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Smashburger® Unveils New Mango Habanero Crispy Chicken Sandwich

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

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DENVER, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ringing in the sweet heat of summer ahead of schedule, leading fast casual burger brand Smashburger® is diving into a new flavor profile with its newest limited-time offering, the Mango Habanero Crispy Chicken Sandwich.

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DENVER, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ringing in the sweet heat of summer ahead of schedule, leading fast casual burger brand Smashburger® is diving into a new flavor profile with its newest limited-time offering, the Mango Habanero Crispy Chicken Sandwich.
With complementary yet bold flavors, the Mango Habanero Crispy Chicken Sandwich is bound to be a fan-favorite for sweet and spicy lovers alike.
Available now through April 23rd, guests can order the new Mango Habanero Crispy Chicken Sandwich for dine-in, pickup or delivery through Smashburger's website and mobile app, in addition to various third-party platforms including DoorDash, Postmates, Uber Eats and Grubhub.
For more information about Smashburger's Mango Habanero Crispy Chicken Sandwich, please visit www.smashburger.com .

CHECKERS & RALLY'S STRENGTHENS LEADERSHIP TEAM WITH APPOINTMENT OF NEW CFO AND CMO

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Checkers & Rally's, an iconic drive-thru restaurant chain known for flavorful, craveable food at a great value, today announced the appointment of Michael Blair as Chief Financial Officer and Scott Johnson as Chief Marketing Officer. In their respective roles, Blair and Johnson will help fuel growth in the business, focusing on driving profitability, guest engagement and continued expansion of the brand. Mr. Blair and Mr. Johnson will report to Checkers & Rally's President and CEO, Frances Allen.

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Mr. Blair and Mr. Johnson will report to Checkers & Rally's President and CEO, Frances Allen.
"I am pleased to welcome Michael and Scott to the Checkers & Rally's leadership team and am thrilled to gain their expertise and insight as we embark on an exciting chapter ahead for our brand," said Frances Allen, President and CEO of Checkers & Rally's.
"Michael brings deep financial expertise in the restaurant industry, which will be invaluable as we continue to execute our plans for our next phase of growth.
"Checkers & Rally's is an iconic brand with a rich history, and I am proud to be joining the management team," said Mr. Blair.

Jollibee UK Reports Robust Q3 2023 Growth Driven by Strong Consumer Demand

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

"Our strong Q3 2023 results affirm our efforts towards providing great-tasting, craveable, and excellent value-for-money food offerings to UK consumers," shared Dennis Flores, Jollibee Group President for Europe, Middle East, Asia, and Australia.

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"Our strong Q3 2023 results affirm our efforts towards providing great-tasting, craveable, and excellent value-for-money food offerings to UK consumers," shared Dennis Flores, Jollibee Group President for Europe, Middle East, Asia, and Australia.
Strong marketing campaigns for its bestsellers also contributed to stellar growth, accompanied by partnerships with major UK aggregators that drive strong delivery sales.
Jollibee UK's stellar growth contributed to the overall strong performance of its parent company, the Jollibee Group.
Total Jollibee Group systemwide sales grew by a robust 11.8% in Q3 and 19.1% in YTD September 2023 compared to the same periods last year.

SHIPLEY DO-NUTS APPOINTS BRAD REYNOLDS AS CFO

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

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HOUSTON, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shipley Do-Nuts, one of the nation's oldest and largest do-nut brands, has appointed Brad Reynolds, a seasoned multi-unit restaurant executive who previously served as the CFO at Blaze Pizza and Smashburger, as its new chief financial officer. At Shipley, Reynolds will work with the executive team to help further grow the brand as Shipley experiences record sales and new unit growth.

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At Shipley, Reynolds will work with the executive team to help further grow the brand as Shipley experiences record sales and new unit growth.
New VP of Operations Chris Smith is also joining the leadership team to support Shipley's growth.
Smith has held leadership roles at multiple franchise restaurant brands, including Eskimo Hut, Rave Restaurant Group and Smashburger.
The brand also grew its online ordering and delivery sales systemwide to record levels, helping Shipley achieve the highest year-to-date annual sales in the company's history.

SMASHBURGER® INTRODUCES NEW SCORCHIN' HOT MAC & CHEESE BURGER NATIONWIDE

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

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DENVER, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the successful launch of the Mac & Cheese Burger LTO earlier this year, Smashburger® is bringing back the popular comfort dish and introducing a second version with a scorchin' new twist: The Scorchin' Hot Mac & Cheese Burger. Starting today, both the Mac & Cheese Burgers and Scorchin' Hot Mac & Cheese Burger are now available for a limited time nationwide, in-store and online.

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Starting today, both the Mac & Cheese Burgers and Scorchin' Hot Mac & Cheese Burger are now available for a limited time nationwide, in-store and online.
"After the Mac & Cheese Burger became one of our top performing LTOs of all time, we knew we had to bring the beloved dish back to satisfy our guests' cravings and turn up the heat with the new Scorchin' Hot Mac & Cheese Burger."
The Scorchin' Hot Mac & Cheese Burger is topped with Smashburger's signature Scorchin' Hot seasoning – perfect for guests who want to experience the coziness of Mac & Cheese with a kick.
For more information about Smashburger's Mac & Cheese Burger and Scorchin' Hot Mac & Cheese Burger, please visit www.smashburger.com.

BurgerFi International, Inc. CEO, Carl Bachmann Invests in Company

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Carl J. Bachmann ’s first day as Chief Executive Officer of BurgerFi International, Inc. (Nasdaq: BFI, BFIIW) (“BurgerFi” or the “Company”), owner of leading fast-casual brand BurgerFi and the casual dining pizza brand Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza & Wings, he announced that he has become one of the largest individual management team investors in the company.

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Carl J. Bachmann ’s first day as Chief Executive Officer of BurgerFi International, Inc. (Nasdaq: BFI, BFIIW) (“BurgerFi” or the “Company”), owner of leading fast-casual brand BurgerFi and the casual dining pizza brand Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza & Wings, he announced that he has become one of the largest individual management team investors in the company.
“I want to signal to our employees, franchisees, and existing investors, my belief and commitment to our brand.
I can think of no better way to do so than acquiring shares in the company,” said Carl Bachmann , CEO of BurgerFi International, Inc.
Bachmann purchased 63,500 shares of BurgerFi common stock (Nasdaq: BFI) in an open market transaction.
“I am excited for the new leadership direction and Carl’s vision to further build best-in-class brands.”
Prior to joining BurgerFi, Bachmann served as President for Smashburger, the Denver-based chain that specializes in custom burgers.

Smashburger Accelerates Expansion in Utah with Multi-Unit Development Agreement

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

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DENVER, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Smashburger, the leading fast-casual restaurant chain renowned for its hand-smashed to order burgers, announced today the signing of a multi-unit development agreement to further expand its footprint in Utah, bringing five new locations to Salt Lake City. Leading the brand's expansion in the market is multi-unit franchisee Michael Walker of Zuvachs, LLC., who acquired two existing Smashburger locations in Salt Lake City through the deal. The announcement builds on the growth momentum that Smashburger has achieved since the beginning of the year, adding 26 locations to its pipeline.

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Leading the brand's expansion in the market is multi-unit franchisee Michael Walker of Zuvachs, LLC., who acquired two existing Smashburger locations in Salt Lake City through the deal.
The announcement builds on the growth momentum that Smashburger has achieved since the beginning of the year, adding 26 locations to its pipeline.
"We are extremely proud of the growth that has been accomplished since reigniting our franchise development program towards the end of last year.
Once open, the Smashburger team provides regular feedback on ways to increase sales, improve operations and monitor guest feedback.

Jollibee Foods Corporation Starts the Year Strong, Reports +20.2% Systemwide Sales Growth in North America in Q1 2023

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

Jollibee, Smashburger, and The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf Parent Group Continues Momentum with Accelerated North Am Store Network Expansion

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Manila, Philippines--(Newsfile Corp. - June 6, 2023) - Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC), one of the largest and fastest-growing restaurant companies in the world, reported +20.2% Systemwide Sales Growth and +6.7% Same Store Sales Growth in North America (Philippine Brands and Smashburger), as disclosed by the company.
The JFC Group eyes North America as a key market to achieve its vision of being among the top 5 restaurant companies in the world.
Jollibee US and Canada continued to post strong double-digit systemwide sales in Q1 2023.
It ended Q1 2023 with 89 stores, opening three stores for the quarter including its first-ever double drive-thru in North America located in Orlando, Florida.

Jollibee, Smashburger, and The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf Parent Group Continues Momentum with Accelerated North Am Store Network Expansion

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Jollibee US and Canada continued to post strong double-digit systemwide sales in Q1 2023. It ended Q1 2023 with 89 stores, opening three stores for the quarter including its first-ever double drive-thru in North America located in Orlando, Florida. Last year, it opened 11 stores, including in the iconic New York Times Square and Vancouver--its first in British Columbia, Canada.

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JFC operates several quick service restaurants in the region, led by its flagship brand Jollibee, known for its fried chicken called Chickenjoy.
It also runs the burger chain Smashburger and coffee and tea chain The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (CBTL), which both posted strong systemwide and same store sales growth in the region.
The JFC Group eyes North America as a key market to achieve its vision of being among the top 5 restaurant companies in the world.
It plans to open 550 to 600 stores globally in 2023, through organic growth and franchising, as part of its accelerated expansion plans to meet its vision.

Smashburger Appoints Jose Miñana Jr. as Interim President

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

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DENVER, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Smashburger, the leading fast-casual restaurant chain renowned for its hand-smashed to order burgers, announced today that Jose Miñana Jr. has been appointed as interim president of Smashburger in place of Carl Bachmann upon his departure from the company on June 30th. Miñana is the chief sustainability and public affairs officer for Smashburger's parent company, Jollibee Foods Corporation, and will serve as the president until the permanent lead executive has been appointed.

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DENVER, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Smashburger , the leading fast-casual restaurant chain renowned for its hand-smashed to order burgers, announced today that Jose Miñana Jr. has been appointed as interim president of Smashburger in place of Carl Bachmann upon his departure from the company on June 30th.
Miñana is the chief sustainability and public affairs officer for Smashburger's parent company, Jollibee Foods Corporation , and will serve as the president until the permanent lead executive has been appointed.
Miñana has over 25 years of experience working for the Jollibee Foods Corporation and has held multiple positions within the global restaurant company.
Before being named the chief sustainability and public affairs officer in 2019, Miñana was the group president for Jollibee Foods Corporation's business across the North American continent.