John Cappasola

Playa Bowls reaches 400 locations with 81 new restaurants in 2025

Playa Bowls opened the doors of its first international shop at The Well in downtown Toronto to officially launch the brand's entry into the Canadian market.

The superfruit bowl franchise has entered the Canadian market through a master franchise agreement with Eat Up Canada, opening a flagship location in downtown Toronto.

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Playa Bowls expands leadership team as it nears 400 shops nationwide

Playa Bowls signs lease for first Canadian shop in Toronto.

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

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

Jack in the Box Inc. promoted Chad Gretzema to Del Taco Brand President, succeeding John Cappasola who stepped down from his role.

Del Taco opens its first Fresh Flex location in Florida, part of a strategy to increase flexibility and scalability for franchisees.

Del Taco has opened its first modernized restaurant design, known as Fresh Flex, in Orlando, featuring a streamlined and convenient experience with double drive-thru lanes and designated parking lot areas.

Del Taco has partnered with REEF to expand its delivery reach, with the first location opening in the Mid City area of Los Angeles.

Del Taco integrates customer-facing technology to modernize the guest experience and maximize operational efficiency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Del Taco debuted its new store prototype, the ‘Fresh Flex’ model, reconceptualizing the restaurant with striking exteriors and distinctive interiors.

The article discusses business growth and change, as well as how businesses are coping with the coronavirus.

Del Taco Restaurants will sell some of its restaurants to franchisees, reducing its company-owned store count and focusing on franchise growth.

Del Taco is introducing a premium queso, Queso Blanco, as part of its QSR Plus strategy, which focuses on delivering premium ingredients to consumers.

In a planned succession, Paul Murphy will be stepping down as chief executive officer and John Cappasola Jr.

Franchising is experiencing a growth phase, with a notable increase in unit count and system-wide revenue.