Playa Bowls Expands Leadership Team as Brand Nears 400 Shops
Playa Bowls expands leadership team as it nears 400 shops nationwide
QSR Magazine is a publication in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 1970. 2,188 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Huey Magoo's has opened its fifth location in Missouri, marking the brand's 95th location nationwide [[2026-11-02 Huey Magoo’s Comes to Springfield, Missouri (ca0f64)]]. * QSR Magazine's Best Brands to Work For in 2026 features Chick-fil-A, Playa Bowls, Sbarro, and Jason's Deli, highlighting their investments in employee education, financial security, and career growth [[2026-11-02 QSR’s Best Brands to Work For in 2026 (4df98b)]]. * Great American Cookies introduces a new Snickerdoodle Twix Stuffed Cookie, featuring a Snickerdoodle cookie stuffed with two Mini Twix bars, available through Dec. 31 [[2026-11-02 Great American Cookies Introduces New Snickerdoodle Twix Stuffed Cookie (96affa)]]. * Smalls Sliders has signed a 3-unit development agreement with Keystone Management Group to bring the brand to Northwest Indiana [[2026-11-02 Smalls Sliders Signs 3-Unit Deal in Northwest Indiana (23c177)]]. * Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has promoted Lindsey Kochanski to Vice President of Marketing, where she will oversee the Brand Team and advance the company's marketing strategy [[2026-11-02 Freddy’s Promotes Lindsey Kochanski to VP of Marketing (26d6a2)]]. * Paris Baguette awarded 32 franchise agreements and opened 15 locations in the third quarter, with 119 agreements and 53 new locations year to date [[2026-11-02 Paris Baguette Saw Growth Momentum Continue in Third Quarter (ebc782)]]. * Chicken Salad Chick has surpassed 350 restaurants across 27 states, with over 100 franchise units awarded this year [[2026-11-02 Chicken Salad Chick Surpasses 350 Restaurants (6ec302)]]. * Burger King has reclaimed the No. 2 spot in the U.S. burger category with 8.4 percent sales growth [[2026-10-29 Burger King Reclaims No. 2 Spot in U.S. Burger Category and Plans to Keep It Tha (f31e44)]].
Playa Bowls expands leadership team as it nears 400 shops nationwide
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Latitude Food Group (LFG), franchisor and operator of Tijuana Flats, today announced the relaunch of franchising for the iconic fast-casual Mexican brand.

After a breakout debut in 2025, and following overwhelming demand from fans, Jersey Mike’s Subs is heating up summer with the return of its fan-favorite Chicken Salad.

The Australia-based Mexican chain is shuttering its Chicago-area restaurants after determining the U.S. market would require more capital and time than anticipated.

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Sweetgreen announced the appointment of Cindy Olsen as the Company’s SVP, Chief Strategy Officer, a newly created role reporting to Jonathan Neman, Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

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The Hawaiian-themed restaurant chain hit a major milestone in its largest U.S. market with a new franchised opening in Carlsbad, bringing its state-wide total to 100 units.
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The Mediterranean fast-casual brand has partnered with the Beharry Group to develop locations across eight Caribbean nations, including Guyana, Jamaica, and the Bahamas.
The Wendy’s Franchise Association, representing 80% of the brand's franchised units, has endorsed Bob Wright’s appointment to drive operational excellence and growth.