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Caribou Coffee Names Scott Kennedy CEO, Eyes Continued Growth

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McDonald’s Launches New Extra Value Meals as Consumer Demand for Value Continues to Climb

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Power Eats: Smoothie King Rolls Out Food Nationwide To Fuel Franchise Growth

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Keurig Dr Pepper Splits in $18 Billion JDE Peet’s Deal, Creating Global Coffee Giant

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Restaurant Chains Open Their Wallets To Jump-Start Franchise Growth

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