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Playa Bowls Unveils New Refreshers Lineup
New beverage line at a growth brand — typical product launch with no multi-unit operational or strategic implication.
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Playa Bowls Franchisee to Open More Units in Maryland’s Frederick County
A Playa Bowls franchisee is expanding in Maryland's Frederick County with a second unit in Westview Promenade, signaling confidence in the acai bowl concept's viability in mid-market suburban location
QSR Magazine
A Retooled Playa Bowls Goes Beyond 400 Locations
Playa Bowls has expanded to over 400 locations following a strategic retooling of its operations and brand.
RestaurantNews.com
Restaurant Franchise Growth Slows as Emerging Brands Outpace Industry Giants
Analysis of over 250 Franchise Disclosure Documents shows emerging restaurant brands are growing faster than industry giants, suggesting a shift in market momentum away from traditional large-scale op
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Playa Bowls' growth to 400 locations driven by functional ingredients and menu innovation — shows how category differentiation and visual product strategy drive rapid chain expansion in competitive se
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Former Playa Bowls exec Dan Harmon named CEO of Pizzana
Pizzana, a full-service Neapolitan pizza concept, appointed former Playa Bowls executive Dan Harmon as CEO and relocated its headquarters from Los Angeles to Dallas, with franchise expansion planned f
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Playa Bowls makes Canada debut
Playa Bowls, a U.S.-based bowl chain, has opened its first location in Canada.
Restaurant Business
Protein maxxing continues to shape menus
Major restaurant chains including Chick-fil-A, Smoothie King, and others are adding protein-focused menu items, signaling sustained operator interest in the high-protein trend.
Reuters
Playa Bowls' owners explore sale of restaurant chain, sources say
Playa Bowls' owners are exploring a potential sale of the restaurant chain.