May 6, 2021 · ·
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Twin Peaks is continuing its fast-paced growth momentum by bringing its acclaimed sports viewing experience to northern Florida.
Twin Peaks CEO Joe Hummel announced today that the company has executed an area development agreement with Moussa Haidar of Haidar Estates, LLC to grow the brand and open lodges in both Jacksonville and Tallahassee. The first of the new restaurants is slated to open in spring of 2022.
“Twin Peaks has a strong central and south Florida presence, so we are thrilled to continue expanding our footprint into northern Florida,” Hummel said. “Moussa is a highly experienced operator who is well-known for his commitment to providing outstanding customer service and developing long-term loyalty from his satisfied guests. Twin Peaks is experiencing impressive growth right now, so there’s no better time for Moussa to join our brand.”
Twin Peaks Overcomes Industry Challenges and Gains Momentum for 2021
January 28, 2021 · ·
Ultimate sports lodge enhances digital capabilities, opens first Latin American location, reveals first-ever franchise incentive and more in 2020
After a year that put restaurant brands into survival mode,
Twin Peaks is expanding on successful 2020 initiatives to carry its strong momentum throughout the new year. According to Knapp-Track, Twin Peaks has been in the Top 10 in Casual Dining for the last seven months – June through December 2020.
When states were mandating restrictions but allowing restaurants to operate under some capacity, Twin Peaks acted quickly to extend its premises with outdoor tents and patio enhancements along with restaurant technology upgrades.
Franchisor obtains $2,064,735.75 arbitration award against failed area developer.
In an arbitration decision handed down by the American Arbitration Association, Rita’s Franchise Company, LLC obtained an award against a Washington state area developer for $2,064,735.75, consisting of damages of $738,892.27 to date of hearing, counsel fees of $1,012,565.92, and reimbursement of costs. The award also declared that Rita’s properly terminated the 2015 Area Development Agreement, the 2015 Franchise Agreement and the 2016 Express Agreement in the Washington territory.
The damage award is significant not only because of the quantum, but also because the claimant, Rita’s Franchise Company, LLC was not the franchisor from whom the Respondents purchased the franchise. The original franchisor was Rita’s Water Ice Franchise Corporation (“Old Rita’s), from whom the Claimant purchased the franchise assets in 2016. The Respondents claimed that its defenses against the Old Rita’s cou