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Smashburger appoints Kate Savelli as chief marketing officer, bringing over 20 years of experience to the role.

- Fast Casual - Executives - News Smashburger names Kate Savelli chief marketing officer The former executive with Bagel Brands is part of a trio of executive changes at the fast-c

The burger chain has appointed Kate Savelli as CMO, alongside new leadership roles for non-traditional development and western operations to drive nationwide growth.

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The fast-growing chicken brand appoints Joshua Liggins as Vice President of Franchise Development to sustain its national expansion momentum.

Foodtastic has signed a master franchise agreement with Inspire Brands to relaunch Dunkin’ in Canada, targeting hundreds of new locations following the brand's 2018 exit.

Inspire Brands has filed confidential paperwork with the U.S.

Dunkin' signs master franchise deal for Canada, aiming to open hundreds of locations in the next few years.

The coffee and doughnut giant is partnering with Foodtastic to open hundreds of units across Canada, marking a return to the market after its 2018 exit.

Eight years ago, when the Roark Capital-owned Arby’s bought Buffalo Wild Wings and in the process created the Atlanta-based Inspire Brands, the restaurant world was all about consolidation.

Following an exit in 2018, the Inspire Brands-owned coffee chain is partnering with Foodtastic to develop hundreds of locations across the Canadian market.

Canadian restaurant operator Foodtastic has signed a master franchise agreement with Inspire Brands to spearhead a massive national expansion for Dunkin' in Canada.

MONTREAL--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Foodtastic today announced it has signed a master franchising agreement with Inspire Brands to open hundreds of Dunkin’ locations across Canada.

The Roark Capital-backed multi-brand franchisor, owner of Arby’s, Dunkin’, and Buffalo Wild Wings, has reportedly taken the first steps toward a multi-billion dollar public listing.

The multi-brand giant behind Dunkin’ and Arby’s has filed for an IPO to repay debt and fuel growth across its portfolio of 32,000 restaurants.

The owner of Dunkin' and Jimmy John's has filed confidentially for an initial public offering, potentially bringing one of the world's largest restaurant operators to the public markets.

Private equity firm KKR acquires bakery franchise Nothing Bundt Cakes from Roark Capital for over $2 billion.

7 Brew opens first college location at University of Arkansas

Mike’s Red Tacos has brought on Patrick Cunningham to the role of Chief Development Officer.

Private equity (PE) has become one of the strongest growth engines in franchising.

KBP Brands has expanded its Sonic footprint to 164 locations across eight states with the acquisition of 78 drive-ins in Ohio, Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.

KBP Brands has acquired 78 additional SONIC locations across five states, expanding its footprint and operational efficiencies.

Jollibee awards a 20-unit franchise agreement to Sunny Datta and Paul Avila for development across California, Nevada, and Texas.

The Melt, a fast-casual brand, has named Greg Vojnovic as its new head of franchising as the brand prepares to expand through a franchising program.