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September 20, 2018

Shauna K. Smith Named President of Four Foods Group

“I am excited to bring my dedication and passion for this amazing organization into this new role and to maintain the incredible positive momentum we have rolling at Four Foods Group,”

June 20, 2018

St. John Properties Welcomes Four Foods Group HQ to Valley Grove

"Four Foods Group is quickly rising as a superstar in the food & beverage industry..."

April 26, 2018

Hawaiian Food Is Flourishing … in Utah?

The restaurant chain Mo’ Bettahs has found success appealing to Utah’s dominant religious group: Mormons, who have long had ties to Polynesia. By …

April 13, 2018

Why Experience, Not Coupons Should Drive Your Marketing Strategy

Andrew K. Smith, founder & CEO of Utah-based Four Foods Group, shares his company’s approach to inspiring guest loyalty. Over the past 10 years, Four Foods Group has experienced remarkable…

February 14, 2018

Little Caesers Police Appreciation Initiative

To express company-wide appreciation for the dedication and service of law enforcement officers, BELFOR’s 114 U.S. offices paired with Little Caesar’s to provide a pizza lunch for a local police…

December 13, 2017

Quirky Soda Concept Acquired as the Foundation for a Multiregional Chain

The 17-unit Swig “dirty soda” and snacks chain has been acquired by the investment firm that bought The Soda Shop group earlier this year.

August 19, 2017

Utah-Based Four Foods Group Named Third Fastest-Growing Restaurant Operator in the Nation

Restaurant development, investment, operations and management company Four Foods Group (FFG) closed out 2016 by nearly adding 100% revenue growth and securing a spot at No. 116 on the coveted annual Restaurant 200 list from national business publication, Franchise Times magazine.

August 2, 2017

Pleasant Grove’s Valley Grove holds groundbreaking

Valley Grove has been the start of something big in Pleasant Grove, and Tuesday’s celebration highlighted the transformative nature of the development.

July 31, 2017

The top 62 companies to work for in Utah

For the fourth year in a row, the Deseret News has compiled a list featuring the top companies to work for in Utah. Take a look at #4.

June 19, 2017

EY announces winners of the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2017 Utah Region Awards

EY builds on three decades of honoring exceptional entrepreneurs in the Utah Region EY is pleased to announce the winners of the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2017 Utah Region Awards.

April 20, 2017

Andrew K. Smith of Four Foods Group Announced as Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2017 Award Finalist in Utah

AMERICAN FORK, Utah–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Four Foods Group announces Andrew K. Smith, CEO of restaurant development, investment and management…

May 16, 2017

Four Foods Group Founder Andrew K. Smith Named a QuantumShift 2017 Top Entrepreneur in America

AMERICAN FORK, Utah–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Four Foods Group announced its founder Andrew K. Smith has been selected as one…

April 19, 2017

Four Foods Group Aims for ‘Prudent’ Rollout After Little Caesars Acquisition

BY NICHOLAS UPTON The dynamic duo behind Utah-based Four Foods Group, Shauna and Andrew Smith, are heading south. The duo is looking to take control of wide swaths of the…

March 29, 2017

Four Foods Group Announces Acquisition of 48 Little Caesars Pizza Restaurants

Four Foods Group (FFG), a rapidly growing restaurant development, investment, and management company, announced it has acquired 48 Little Caesars Restaurants in Alabama and Louisiana.

March 28, 2017

Kneaders Bakery and Cafe to Open on East Side

Utah-based Kneaders Bakery and Cafe is entering the Kansas market with plans for multiple sites, the first of which will be at Laham Development’s property at 1821 N. Rock Road.

March 28, 2017

Four Foods Group Secures Additional $32 Million in Funding for Rapid Growth Plans

Four Foods Group (FFG) – a rapidly growing restaurant development, investment and management company – has completed the placement of more than $32 million of growth capital to fund their growing restaurant services business.

December 5, 2016

A New Generation of Franchise Investors

"We believe you have to trust people and let them feel ownership. If you give people equity, they will then bend over backwards for you.”

September 19, 2016

Freshly Capitalized FFG Takes Majority Stake in R&R Barbeque

"We think this is the next barbecue joint for the western United States.," said Andrew Smith. "And with us behind them, we don’t think there will be anyone that can compete.”

September 21, 2016

Four Foods Group Partners With Promising Fast Casual

“It is definitely parallel with our original quest when we selected Kneaders Bakery and Café as one of our brands,” says Andrew Smith, CEO and founder of Four Foods Group. “We looked for a brand that had support locally, had what I would call a cult-like following, where people would talk about it in high regard…"

November 1, 2016

Four Foods Group Acquires R&R Barbeque

Livingston says that while maintaining the quality of food is their top priority, they believe FFG will help them grow to ten, twenty, or even thirty stores.

September 22, 2016

AF-based Four Foods Group Raises $35M In Funding

“Four Foods Group is unlike anything anyone else has seen,” says CEO Andrew Smith. He’s right. The Four Foods Group model is revolutionary in that it makes franchise owners partners in a business..."

June 28, 2016

Opus Bank Announces $18 Million Capital Placement with FFG

“Dale Cheney, Senior Managing Director, Head of Opus’ Merchant Banking Division, said, 'We are enthusiastic to partner with a very talented executive in Andrew Smith, and we look forward to supporting Andrew and all of the dedicated FFG employees in growing and realizing their aspiring vision for the company."

May 31, 2016

Four Foods Group Uses Silicon Valley Plays

“A little bit of Silicon Valley has made its way to the world of franchising. No, some upstart isn’t going to disrupt the business model into oblivion, but Four Foods Group and CEO Andrew Smith have certainly come to the industry with a fresh set of eyes."

April 19, 2016

Kaysville, UT Joins the Kneaders Family

“We are excited to welcome Kneaders to Kaysville as they are true examples of social stewardship, helping to strengthen both the economy and entire community,” shares Mayor Steve Hiatt or Kaysville City."

February 5, 2016

Christopher B. Munday Joins FFG Board Of Directors

"With decades of time spent in both domestic and international markets, Chris comes to Four Foods Group with an immense amount of experience and insight..."