Evergreens Launches Franchise Program, Bringing Fresh, Craveable Salads, Wraps and Bowls to New Markets Across the West
Founded in Seattle in 2012, Evergreens has grown to 14 company-owned locations across Washington and Oregon.
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Founded in Seattle in 2012, Evergreens has grown to 14 company-owned locations across Washington and Oregon.

Drive-thru coffee franchise 7 Brew has secured a $143 million bid to acquire 73 former Salad and Go locations across four states following a bankruptcy auction.

Salad and Go conducted an auction Monday between 7 Brew and Dutch Bros.

Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shop is bringing a different flavor experience to its menu with the debut of the Pit Boss, a new sandwich that stacks oven-toasted pulled pork, barbecue sauce, creamy coleslaw and pickle chips on a brioche bun.

Bon-Die Fortner, Yogurtland’s VP of franchise development, has been on the job less than a year but he already has a favorite quote from a franchisee, who once told him he would die with his locations.

Peter Piper Pizza is putting $1 million into its arcade experience across more than 40 restaurants in Arizona and New Mexico.

Dutch Bros and 7 Brew bid on 51 Salad and Go locations

With a new line of seven sandwiches in test, Atlanta-based Jamba is clearly moving beyond smoothies, juices, and snacks into center-of-the-plate menu territory.
What began as a single food truck has grown into a multi-format operation spanning 17 corporate restaurants, additional franchise locations, food trucks, and event catering units across Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Arizona, and Texas.
FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc., parent company of Johnny Rockets and 12 other restaurant concepts, announces a new location in Chandler, AZ, at the popular Chandler Fashion Center.
FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc., parent company of Johnny Rockets and 12 other restaurant concepts, announces a new location in Chandler, AZ, at the popular Chandler Fashion Center.

Crunch Fitness franchisee CR Fitness Holdings offers free personal training sessions to its million-plus members.

El Pollo Loco doubles development pace under CEO Elizabeth Williams.
The Mediterranean restaurant brand is expanding its California footprint with new locations in Aliso Viejo and Hollywood Park ahead of a 2026 Las Vegas debut.
WEST PALM BEACH, FL, August 11, 2026 / 24-7PressRelease / -- Graze Craze announced today its performance for the first half of 2026, including a 65% increase in same-store sales…

Salad and Go shuts down after rapid expansion and financial struggles

Graze Craze is expanding its footprint to 150 units as the charcuterie franchise capitalizes on Gen Z's social media interest in communal and portable dining options.

Dutch Bros and 7 Brew bid on Salad and Go sites
The West Coast burger franchise is celebrating 45 years in business with a week-long promotion featuring its signature Zucchini Sticks for one dollar.
The charcuterie franchise reported a 65% jump in same-store sales and 23 new location openings during the first half of 2026, marking its 20th consecutive quarter of growth.
Farmer Boys celebrates 45th birthday with $1 Zucchini Sticks offer.

The Dog Stop is an all-inclusive pet care franchise designed as a one-stop destination for dog owners.

Dutch Bros buys 65 Salad and Go locations for $105 million

The coffee chain will convert units in Arizona, Nevada, Oklahoma and Texas as part of its strategy to reach 2,029 units in 2029.