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Roark Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Dave’s Hot Chicken

Franchise Wire

Roark Capital Group had been monitoring the brand since about 2021, according to The Wall Street Journal , which reported that Dave’s executives joked they had a private-equity stalker. Earlier this month, Roark took majority ownership of the spicy fried chicken brand in a deal Reuters reported at approximately $1 billion. In the U.S.,

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SpudBros, the jacket potato brand, launches SpudBros Express franchise

Franchise World

SpudBros, the popular UK jacket potato brand, have announced the launch of a new restaurant and takeaway franchise concept SpudBros Express in partnership with Taster. SpudBros describes itself as the viral potato brand with Tiktok skits to celebrity stunts, combining heartwarming food with superstar energy.

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Husband-Wife Team Opens The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill in Tracy 

International Franchise Association

We’re so proud to be a resource for healthier alternatives to the typical fast-food lineup and look forward to hosting our friends, both old and new, in our restaurant’s warm, welcoming environment.” Co-founded by two culinary trained, third-generation restauranteurs, Nick A.