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RSSThe Marrett Road reopening restores a historic Dunkin and adds Jimmy John’s, with the operator describing training work and planned delivery.
Cornerstone’s Mokas agreement covers six Missouri locations and three Kansas markets. Its 2027 opening target sits alongside an earlier franchisee’s separately staged development plan.
The Marrett Road reopening restores a historic Dunkin and adds Jimmy John’s, with the operator describing training work and planned delivery.
Cornerstone’s Mokas agreement covers six Missouri locations and three Kansas markets. Its 2027 opening target sits alongside an earlier franchisee’s separately staged development plan.
Yum China's 300th Burger Bar extends an adjacent-store format. The operating question is how shared resources affect costs and contribution across both businesses.
The Akron milestone follows earlier packages in Newark and Duluth, showing how NDCP combines equipment procurement, delivery and installation support.
A&W’s 2,200–2,800-square-foot U.S. prototype makes dining space a deliberate part of future development. The operating questions begin with guest flow and a site-specific budget.
Sysco’s fiscal 2027 savings target includes carryover from earlier initiatives. Its product-cost inflation measure and operational history explain the plan’s limits for restaurant buyers.
The returning Pretzel Bacon Pub anchors a coordinated menu, while Apple Crumble extends the Frosty Fusion format introduced in 2025.
The San Diego military opening adds a new host setting while two Walmart restaurants remain expected beyond the original fall 2025 schedule.
The 40-seat restaurant brings Wendy’s international design to Canada, with confirmed site features and room for local adaptation.
Crave Kitchen Georgia Tech was planned for August. Shared purchasing, training and ordering still need to work across distinct production stations.
Shipley’s new catering channel pairs a dedicated menu with advance notice. The operating opportunity lies in how each shop plans capacity and handoff.
A three-unit agreement underpins Smoothie King’s Rochester expansion, while a Penfield opening is planned and two other communities remain under consideration.
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