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Playa Bowls expands leadership team as it nears 400 shops nationwide

The superfruit bowl concept reached a major growth milestone with its 400th location opening in Virginia Beach, operated by a multi-generational family franchise team.

The new shop sits steps from Atlantic Park Surf, North America's first Wavegarden Cove surf lagoon, and The Dome by Rutter Mills, setting the stage for a high-energy opening weekend.

Playa Bowls introduces new menu items for Women's Health Month

Cava adds glazed salmon to menu as first seafood option

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The 16 oz. Protein Clouds smoothies were specifically designed with GLP-1 users in mind, offering a smaller portion with 16 to 17 grams of protein, fiber-rich ingredients, antioxidants, and as few as 330 calories.

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Playa Bowls signs lease for first Canadian shop in Toronto.

Playa Bowls offers $5 off acai bowls on National Acai Day.

Misha Punwani owns 16 Playa Bowls units at 30 years old.

“March is such a high-energy time of year,” said Danielle DeAngelo, director of research & development at Playa Bowls.

Playa Bowls reports rapid expansion moves, reaching new agreements in the West, Midwest, and Southeast, and planning to build the brand in high-traffic locations.

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BELMAR, N.J., Feb. 4, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- Playa Bowls is launching two playful, sweet, limited-time superfruit bowls this February.

Playa Bowls ranked No. 273 on Entrepreneur’s 2026 Franchise 500, climbing 31 spots from 2025, and secured the No.

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Playa Bowls introduces Protein Wave menu with 31-42g protein options.

Playa Bowls expands internationally with a master franchise agreement in Canada.

BELMAR, N.J., Nov. 18, 2025 // PRNewswire // -- Playa Bowls is welcoming a berry bright holiday season with the debut of its latest limited-time offerings.

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Playa Bowls signs master franchise agreement in Canada with Eat Up Canada Inc.