TL;DR
Freddy's predicts record openings in 2023 after a strong 2022, while Starbird launches a national franchise program following a $12M capital raise. Smalls Sliders begins growth with PE funding from 10 Point Capital.
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And now, the news… …IN THE MARKETPLACE Au Bon Pain’s Prototype Builds on Customer Experience and Convenience Freddy’s Turns 20, Predicts Record Openings in 2023 After Strong 2022 Home Care Workforce Projected To Grow 37% by 2030 Starbird (12 Units) Launches National Franchise Program Following $12M Capital Raise Smalls Sliders (5 Units) Begins Growth Move with PE Funding from 10 Point Capital Restaurants Are in a Perfect Storm, But Solutions Abound McDonald’s Asked Food Bloggers To Decide on the Taste of a Special Regional Burger Can We Finally Kill Off Cheap, Disposable Conference Swag?
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This story was originally published by Eddy Goldberg in Franchising.com on September 20, 2022. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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