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Franchise consumer marketers face challenges in the holiday season, including supply chain shortages and increased consumer spending.

Sweetgreen, an American upscale salad chain, debuted on Wall Street this Thursday and soared to success, giving the chain a market value of over $5.5 billion.

The article discusses marketing trends and news in the franchise consumer marketing space as of late September 2021.

The monthly news roundup highlights franchising's growth and expansion despite the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Fast food and quick service restaurants react to new CDC recommendations, with a focus on mask-wearing and social distancing.

An interview with Adam Ross, CEO of Heyday, discussing his background and the skincare industry.

The U.S. Small Business Administration launches round two of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans for small businesses.

Successful businesses tend to have the talent for spotting trends over fads.

The article discusses the challenges of the pandemic and how businesses are coping, including the importance of community involvement and support.

The Hummus & Pita Co. is opening a new location in the Upper East Side of Manhattan, joining popular restaurants such as Sweetgreen and Shake Shack.

MADabolic enhances its site selection strategy, partnering with the National Advisory Group to support corporate and franchisee site selection with deep analytics.

The government starts to crack down on PPP fraud, which has been a problem for the franchising industry.

Large companies may return Paycheck Protection Program loans, including Potbelly, Sweetgreen, and Ruth's Chris Steak House.

Consumer marketing roundup for February 25, 2020, featuring insights and trends from the franchise industry.

Curry Up Now secured an investment from Liquid 2 Ventures for its Indian fast casual concept with over 50 locations in development.

Leon, a 15-year-old British healthy fast-food brand, is making inroads into the US market with a focus on expanding globally and making the US a top priority.

Shake Shack opens a 2,663-square-foot, takeout-focused store with two separate entrances for digital orders and in-store ordering, catering to the growing demand for online ordering.

Several brands prioritize a best-in-class mobile app user experience to reel in younger customers and meet the demand for online ordering and loyalty programs.

Saladworks names Kelly Roddy as its new CEO, aiming to increase U.S. system sales and unit count through aggressive franchising efforts.

Vinyl gloves used at major QSR restaurants have been linked to health risks, with phthalates found in some gloves.

Certain bowls from Chipotle and Sweetgreen contain cancer-causing chemicals, according to a report.

Domino’s unveiled a cashless payment system at five locations in Australia to cut lines and reduce wait times.

Sweetgreen has acquired a D.C.-based delivery service, Galley Foods, to gain unparalleled insight into delivery and expand its services.

The Hill reports that the San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted to ban cashless businesses in the California city on Tuesday, making it the second major U.S.