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Salad and Go files for bankruptcy protection, closing 70 restaurants

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

Five months into the job as CEO at Portillo’s, Brett Patterson on Wednesday outlined some of the shifts in strategy that he believes will right the ship for the fast-casual brand.

Dutch Bros buys up to 65 Salad and Go locations.

“We’re continuing to see strong demand across the Phoenix metro area, and these new locations in Surprise and Tolleson allow us to better serve the growing number of drivers who value speed, convenience, and a high-quali

Salad and Go filed for bankruptcy and will permanently close all 70 of its restaurants, ending a 13-year run for the drive-thru salad chain.

Senior living operators Northstar Senior Living and Alta Senior Living have merged, creating a company with 40 communities under management or ownership.

The boutique pilates franchise signed 40 new territories and 17 new owners in the first half of the year, bringing its total development pipeline to over 200 units.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) endorsed bipartisan candidates in 14 states in conjunction with their July and August primary elections.

The premium strength chain is expanding its footprint with new club construction in Illinois and Arizona following the addition of former Planet Fitness CEO Chris Rondeau as a partner.

SYNERGY HomeCare provides nonmedical, in-home personal assistance services to seniors, people with disabilities and others requiring help with daily living activities.

Celebree School is expanding its national footprint into Arizona through a new franchise agreement that will establish the brand's first early childhood education center in Phoenix.

The Denver-based developer is shifting focus toward full-service care including assisted living and memory care as it targets expansion to six communities by 2026.

The Phoenix-based chain said Thursday that it has rolled out enhancements to signature salads, refreshed ingredients, and upgraded flavor profiles, and added a new flame-seared steak as a protein option.

Crunch Fitness franchisee expands the gym banner in the Phoenix metro market with five new clubs and 20 new locations by 2027.

Bojangles completed a first half of 2026 with 25 new restaurant openings across 12 states.

“There is a strong appetite for fresh, convenient Mediterranean food in San Joaquin County, making it the perfect place to continue introducing our authentic Greek street food to the community,” said Nick “Baby Nick” Tsi

Nick the Greek opens third location in San Joaquin County.

Bojangles, the iconic restaurant concept known for its craveable breakfast and Southern-style chicken, biscuits and tea, completed a strong first half of 2026 with 25 new restaurant openings across 12 states.

Juice It Up reports 13% systemwide sales growth in 2026

Located at 10801 W. Grand Avenue near Plaza de Grande, the restaurant is owned and operated by Pak Foods, LLC, a multi-unit, multi-brand operating group with locations across the Southwest.

Buc-ee’s has officially begun construction on its first travel stop in Wisconsin, located in Oak Creek. The move comes as the retailer continues making its presence known across th

Celebree School awards new franchise agreement in Phoenix, marking its first Arizona location and expanding its presence in the region.

Seniors Helping Seniors has opened a new location in the Phoenix metro area, serving Sun City, Peoria, and surrounding communities, with Julie Vasquez at the helm.