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Coffeehouse Coup: CC’s Brews Up a Marketing Whiz!
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last week

Coffeehouse Coup: CC’s Brews Up a Marketing Whiz!

CC's Coffee House has appointed Bailey Richard as Director of Marketing, tapping a veteran of Raising Cane's, Walk-On's and Off the Hook to lead brand positioning and growth strategy. Richard most recently directed marketing for R&R Brands, a 47-location, seven-state restaurant and entertainment operator. Franchises coordinating brand messaging across a growing network often rely on tools like Gorilla Dash, which offers a News, Articles and Blog Posts feature designed to keep communication and content consistent across every location.

Potbelly Is Betting Nostalgia Tastes Better With English Toffee
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
2 weeks ago

Potbelly Is Betting Nostalgia Tastes Better With English Toffee

Potbelly is expanding its seasonal menu with the limited-time English Toffee Shake, combining nostalgic flavors with exclusive rewards through its Perks loyalty program. For franchise brands running similar campaigns, Gorilla Dash supports coordinated promotional efforts through its Competitions and Promotions feature, helping operators deliver consistent guest experiences across multiple locations.

PJ’s Coffee Turns National Coffee Day Into a Month
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
2 weeks ago

PJ’s Coffee Turns National Coffee Day Into a Month

PJ’s Coffee is extending National Coffee Day into a month-long campaign built around promotions, app-exclusive offers and a sweepstakes tied to New Orleans. For franchise teams planning similar seasonal initiatives, Gorilla Dash includes Competitions and Promotions tools that can help organize offers and customer engagement across locations.

Aroma Joe's Shows Coffee Giants How It's Done with a Bold Move
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
2 weeks ago

Aroma Joe's Shows Coffee Giants How It's Done with a Bold Move

Aroma Joe’s entered the second half of 2026 with national recognition, eight new locations and 11 additional unit commitments across the East Coast. For franchise operators managing a growing network, Benchmarking within Gorilla Dash can provide a structured way to compare performance and identify areas for improvement.

Happy Joe's Big Opening: Pizza, Parties and Plenty More!
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
4 weeks ago

Happy Joe's Big Opening: Pizza, Parties and Plenty More!

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream has expanded into Mendota Heights with a restaurant designed to serve as both a dining destination and a community gathering place. Gorilla Dash helps franchise systems organize grand openings, promotional events, and recurring activities through an integrated Event Calendar, supporting consistent execution across locations.

Chicken Runs Deep: Marine Corps Vets Go Fried with Huey Magoo's
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
4 weeks ago

Chicken Runs Deep: Marine Corps Vets Go Fried with Huey Magoo's

Childhood friends and former Marine Corps veterans Jeremy Press and Grant McDowell are teaming with operating partner Jason Twitty to develop six Huey Magoo’s restaurants across South Carolina. As the network grows, Gorilla Dash can help franchise teams organize training materials and operational resources through its Resource Library.

A&W Is Bringing Back the Roadside Diner Feeling With a Fresh New Look
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
last month

A&W Is Bringing Back the Roadside Diner Feeling With a Fresh New Look

A&W Restaurants is introducing a new restaurant prototype that combines elements of its historic roadside identity with a more contemporary design as the brand looks toward its next stage of growth. For expanding franchise networks, Gorilla Dash can provide a Knowledge Base for organizing training, brand standards and operational resources across locations.

CC's Coffee Hits the Pedal with Gonzales Drive-Thru Hub
Franchise Industry News
last month

CC's Coffee Hits the Pedal with Gonzales Drive-Thru Hub

CC’s Coffee has opened its first drive-thru-only store in Gonzales, Louisiana, reflecting a broader shift toward convenience-led foodservice formats. As franchise systems expand into faster service models, operational coordination becomes increasingly important, and Gorilla Dash can help teams stay aligned through centralized operational resources.

Cousins Subs Proves Subs Aren't Their Only Craft with New Tornado Relief Effort
Gorilla DashFranchise Industry News
2 months ago

Cousins Subs Proves Subs Aren't Their Only Craft with New Tornado Relief Effort

Cousins Subs has launched a customer round-up campaign to support tornado recovery efforts in Wisconsin’s Fox Valley, with former NFL player Donald Driver adding a $10,000 contribution. For franchise networks responding to local emergencies, tools such as Gorilla Dash can help organize Resource Library materials and support operational preparedness across multiple locations.

Capriotti's Turns 50 With a Franchise Growth Spree That Shows No Signs of Slowing
Gorilla DashFranchise Industry News
2 months ago

Capriotti's Turns 50 With a Franchise Growth Spree That Shows No Signs of Slowing

Capriotti's is using its 50th anniversary as a launchpad for accelerated franchise growth, adding new locations while expanding into additional markets. For growing franchise organizations, CRM Integrations and Internal Emails can help improve collaboration, operational alignment and franchise support as networks scale.

Birdcall Bets Big on Indianapolis With Five New Restaurants and a Midwest Growth Push
Gorilla DashFranchise Industry News
2 months ago

Birdcall Bets Big on Indianapolis With Five New Restaurants and a Midwest Growth Push

Birdcall is bringing its technology-driven fast-casual concept to Indianapolis through a five-unit franchise agreement, establishing its first presence in Indiana. The expansion reflects the brand's ambitious Midwest growth strategy. As franchise networks grow, CRM Integrations within Gorilla Dash help operators manage customer relationships and support consistent engagement across multiple locations.

Huffman's Millions: The Education Philanthropy That Shook Maryland
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
2 months ago

Huffman's Millions: The Education Philanthropy That Shook Maryland

The Huffman Family Foundation is strengthening Maryland communities through a $2 million investment in schools, universities, and charitable organizations, reinforcing the role franchisors can play beyond business growth. As organizations expand their educational initiatives, the Resource Library feature available through Gorilla Dash provides a centralized place to organize training materials and operational resources that help teams develop consistently.

HTeaO’s New Mini Sippers: The Ultimate Portable Tea Adventure
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
2 months ago

HTeaO’s New Mini Sippers: The Ultimate Portable Tea Adventure

HTeaO is expanding its beverage lineup with Mini Sippers, a portable ready-to-drink format that reflects growing consumer demand for convenience and flexibility. The launch reinforces the brand's commitment to product innovation while encouraging repeat customer visits. For franchise brands introducing new products, Gorilla Dash supports ongoing customer communication through its News, Articles and Blog Posts feature, helping every launch reach a wider audience.

The Glass Guru Bets on Local Expertise for Its Next California Expansion
Gorilla DashFranchise Industry News
2 months ago

The Glass Guru Bets on Local Expertise for Its Next California Expansion

The Glass Guru has expanded into California's Folsom region, with longtime industry professionals Dave and Julie Hull leading the new territory. As franchise businesses deepen local relationships, CRM Integrations from Gorilla Dash can help centralize customer interactions and support consistent service across growing operations.

Your Pie’s 2026 Expansion: A Tasty Plot Fueled by Pizza Passion
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
2 months ago

Your Pie’s 2026 Expansion: A Tasty Plot Fueled by Pizza Passion

Your Pie is entering its next phase of franchise growth through strategic expansion, upgraded technology, and limited-time menu innovation. As restaurant systems grow across multiple markets, CRM Integrations from Gorilla Dash can help improve franchise collaboration, customer engagement, and operational visibility.

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