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Trying my best! Diet Coke fanatic. Managing Editor at @frantimes. Formerly @abcnewspapers, @leadertelegram, @volumeone, @spectatornews. (I endorse nothing)
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Southpaw Buys 43 Ohio Stores, Bringing Portfolio to 180

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By Emilee Wentland Verified
| Franchise Times Magazine Verified
Southpaw bought 43 Taco Bell stores from Mas Restaurant Group. Southpaw reported $475 million in sales annually with its portfolio of Dunkin' and Taco Bell restaurants in nine states. The group continues to acquire stores from existing franchisees. Taco Bell might be one of the best brands to own. That’s according to Judd Wishnow, a 180-unit Taco Bell franchisee, so he acknowledged he’s biased.
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After a Year With a New Owner, On The Border Closes Corporate Stores and Files for Liquidation

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By Emilee Wentland Verified
| Franchise Times Magazine Verified
Pappas Restaurants said last year it saw "tremendous opportunity" with On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina. Generally, the Mexican category is performing well with strong AUVs and newcomers entering the space. A year after Pappas Restaurants bought On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina out of bankruptcy, the franchisor filed for Chapter 7 liquidation.
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After a Year With a New Owner, On The Border Closes Corporate Stores and Files for Liquidation

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By Emilee Wentland Verified
| Franchise Times Magazine Verified
Pappas Restaurants said last year it saw "tremendous opportunity" with On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina. Generally, the Mexican category is performing well with strong AUVs and newcomers entering the space. A year after Pappas Restaurants bought On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina out of bankruptcy, the franchisor filed for Chapter 7 liquidation.
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