A roundup of interesting bits of news that came across the editor’s desk in the last month including The Melting Pot's new prototype design and KFC's partnership with the Shanghai Library.
domestic development
- Huddle House has inked a franchise deal that will bring the breakfast chain to three new locations in Florida.
- The Melting Pot has rolled out its new prototype design in 30 locations this year. This marks the halfway point of the fondue franchise's 2023 goal, which is on track to see a total of 60 remodeled units this year.
- Zaxby’s has opened a new 2,700-square-foot restaurant in Magee, Miss. The new location will feature a double drive-thru layout for faster pay and pickup, a first for Zaxby’s in the area.
- Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café, which specializes in sweet and savory crepes, plans to open six new locations across the state of Texas, bringing the total store count to 32 locations by early 2024.
KFC has partnered with the Shanghai Library to include a dedicated reading area inside a new KFC location. Image courtesy of KFC
international development
- KFC China celebrates the opening of its 500th store in Shanghai. To celebrate this milestone KFC has partnered with the Shanghai Library to include a dedicated reading area inside the new KFC location, which will host a series of parent-child reading events. This initiative is part of the "KFC Book Kingdom Program," which is focused on promoting reading among children.