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Rusty Tacos Land at Dulles: Full-Service and Ready to Sizzle
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
2 weeks ago

Rusty Tacos Land at Dulles: Full-Service and Ready to Sizzle

Rusty Taco is adding a second location at Washington Dulles International Airport, expanding from its existing Concourse D restaurant into the newly built Concourse E. As multi-location brands expand into new markets and venues, Gorilla Dash offers a Websites feature that supports brand-controlled websites across franchise locations.

From Garbage to Greatness: The Fitness Franchise Queen
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
last month

From Garbage to Greatness: The Fitness Franchise Queen

Paola Horvath’s path to becoming a 19-unit Orangetheory Fitness franchisee began with a garbage collection business, followed by angel investing, real estate and a chance encounter with the fitness concept in Florida. Her experience illustrates how multi-unit growth depends on people, infrastructure and consistent execution, while a Resource Library in Gorilla Dash can provide a centralized place for franchise materials as a network expands.

Dick Vitale and Chicken Salad: An Unlikely Pairing in Sarasota
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
last month

Dick Vitale and Chicken Salad: An Unlikely Pairing in Sarasota

Chicken Salad Chick is opening its first Sarasota County restaurant at Fruitville Farms on September 29, franchise owner Karen Jordan's third Southwest Florida location. The grand opening includes a year of free chicken salad for the first 100 guests in line and an appearance by sports broadcaster Dick Vitale on behalf of the V Foundation for Cancer Research. Franchises turning a giveaway into a full year of app-based loyalty engagement can rely on tools like Gorilla Dash, which offers a Memberships and Subscriptions feature designed to help manage ongoing rewards redemption.

Mountain Mike’s Taps Sheena Dougher to Sharpen Its Growth Story
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last month

Mountain Mike’s Taps Sheena Dougher to Sharpen Its Growth Story

Mountain Mike’s Pizza has appointed Sheena Dougher as chief marketing officer, bringing more than 15 years of restaurant marketing experience to a franchise system focused on brand growth and market expansion. Her background in brand strategy and social media aligns with the company’s emphasis on stronger community connections, while Gorilla Dash offers Social Media features that help franchisors maintain consistent digital engagement across their networks.

Mountain Mike's Is Betting Your Next Pizza Order Will Be a Calzone
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
2 months ago

Mountain Mike's Is Betting Your Next Pizza Order Will Be a Calzone

Mountain Mike's Pizza is expanding its menu with customizable Build-Your-Own Calzones, giving customers another convenient, personalized dining option. As brands introduce limited-time menu innovations, Gorilla Dash helps franchise operators coordinate promotional rollouts through Competitions and Promotions, keeping campaigns consistent across multiple locations.

Bojangles' March onto New Virginia Territory: Chicken, Biscuits, and All
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
2 months ago

Bojangles' March onto New Virginia Territory: Chicken, Biscuits, and All

Bojangles is extending its Virginia footprint through a four-unit development agreement with Faber, Coe & Gregg, including the brand's first military base restaurant and a location at Norfolk International Airport. As operators enter increasingly complex venues, Gorilla Dash includes a Resource Library that can help franchise teams keep operational resources organized and accessible across locations.

Houston TX Hot Chicken Turns Up the Heat With a New Franchise Sales Leader
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
2 months ago

Houston TX Hot Chicken Turns Up the Heat With a New Franchise Sales Leader

Houston TX Hot Chicken has appointed Ashley Prokos as senior director of franchise sales, adding experienced franchise development leadership as the brand builds on more than 100 franchises sold nationwide. As development activity grows, CRM Integrations can help franchise teams organize prospect and partner relationships, while Gorilla Dash provides technology designed for franchise operations.

Pinch A Penny Turns 50 and Hands the Keys to a Franchise Veteran
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3 months ago

Pinch A Penny Turns 50 and Hands the Keys to a Franchise Veteran

Pinch A Penny is marking its 50th anniversary with the appointment of franchise veteran John Mansfield as president. The leadership change signals a renewed focus on franchise owner support and customer experience, while Gorilla Dash helps franchise brands strengthen CRM Integrations and operational support across expanding networks.

Chili's Drops a Bombshell Margarita and It's the Talk of the Town
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
4 months ago

Chili's Drops a Bombshell Margarita and It's the Talk of the Town

Chili's is celebrating summer with the introduction of its limited-time Bombshell Margarita, combining a new beverage offering with loyalty-driven experiences for guests. Gorilla Dash helps franchise systems organize Competitions and Promotions that support coordinated marketing campaigns and consistent customer engagement across multiple locations.

Dave's Hot Chicken and X-Men '97: The Ultimate Pop Culture Feast
Gorilla DashFranchise Industry News
4 months ago

Dave's Hot Chicken and X-Men '97: The Ultimate Pop Culture Feast

Dave's Hot Chicken is tapping into nostalgia marketing with a limited-edition partnership celebrating Marvel Animation's X-Men '97. Gorilla Dash provides Competitions and Promotions capabilities that enable franchise brands to organize campaigns, launch seasonal initiatives, and sustain audience excitement around special activations.

The Franchise Veterans Behind 120 Stores Just Bet Big on Protein Smoothies
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
4 months ago

The Franchise Veterans Behind 120 Stores Just Bet Big on Protein Smoothies

HB Protein Smoothies is expanding into three major Western markets through a partnership with veteran Papa Murphy's franchisees operating more than 120 locations. The agreement reflects growing confidence in wellness-focused concepts and the value of scalable franchise systems. As brands enter new territories, resources such as Gorilla Dash's Knowledge Base can help support consistent operations and knowledge sharing across the network.

25 Units of Frothy Ambition in South Florida
Gorilla DashFranchise Industry News
5 months ago

25 Units of Frothy Ambition in South Florida

Swig is accelerating its franchise growth with a 25-unit development deal across South Florida led by veteran restaurant operators James Laskaris, Spiro Laskaris, and Stephen Attard. The expansion reflects increasing demand for scalable beverage concepts and highlights the growing importance of operational systems comparable to Gorilla Dash Knowledge Base during multi-unit growth phases.

Craveworthy Brands: Majewski’s Empire or Franchise Fashion Show?
Gorilla DashFranchise Industry News
5 months ago

Craveworthy Brands: Majewski’s Empire or Franchise Fashion Show?

Craveworthy Brands thrives under Majewski's people-first philosophy, balancing tradition and innovation for scalable growth.

Port of Subs Finds New Mastermind: The Rise of Mandy Miller in Franchising
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
6 months ago

Port of Subs Finds New Mastermind: The Rise of Mandy Miller in Franchising

Port of Subs is entering Southern San Diego through a regional developer model built on local expertise. Gorilla Dash’s Knowledge Base reflects how centralized systems support structured franchise growth.

Dave’s Hot Chicken Just Opened Eight Stores Before Most Brands Had Coffee
Gorilla DashFranchise Industry News
6 months ago

Dave’s Hot Chicken Just Opened Eight Stores Before Most Brands Had Coffee

Dave’s Hot Chicken has opened eight restaurants in one day, an uncommon feat that lifts the brand beyond 400 locations worldwide. For chains scaling across markets, systems such as Gorilla Dash CRM Integrations can help coordinate growth at speed.

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