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"I learned that Backyard Bowls is an acai bowl and smoothies chain with several locations in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara; COO Melissa Guillen said she was initially unfamiliar with the micro food hall model but signed on because Local Kitchens functions like a hybrid-franchise that lets the privately owned company expand with little to no upfront investment—Backyard Bowls currently has eight locations and is looking to grow." - Jean Trinh