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P.F. Chang's, Shipley Do-Nuts, WOWorks, Oath Pizza share ways to lure multi-unit operators
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Franchisors need strong listening and communication skills, as well as a strong brand foundation, when looking to partner with multi-unit franchisees.
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Big Chicken setting the 'Moody'
April 27, 2022
Austin is about to satisfy the raging appetites of concertgoers and sports fans with the opening of Shaquille O'Neal-owned Big Chicken inside the Moody Center…
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Big Chicken coming to Ohio
April 27, 2022
Big Chicken, founded by Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal, is entering Ohio, thanks to a deal with franchisees Steve Christensen, Reid Richards and Mike Craddick…
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Magnolia Bakery focusing on digital customers
April 27, 2022
Although New York-based Magnolia Bakery has been around since 1996, the 35-unit to-go and counter-service bakery is on a mission to future-proof its business…
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Local Kitchens adding 3 micro halls to Bay Area
April 27, 2022
Local Kitchens, a micro food hall offering several fast casual concepts under one roof, is adding three locations in the Bay Area as part of its Northern…
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Focus Brands, Wing Shack, Jamco leaders talk data control, loyalty strategies
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Regaining control of data is paramount for restaurant brands after two years of data collection being in the hands of third-party delivery partners.
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Mutts Cantina breaking ground in Austin
April 27, 2022
Mutts Canine Cantina is building a restaurant in North Austin. Slated to open in the late summer months or early fall, the off-leash dog park with an outdoor…
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Sweet Paris relying on female-dominated team to fuel growth
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Allison Chavez, co-founder of Sweet Paris, a Texas-based chain of 11 crepe shops, is ready to grow her concept with a little help from other female leaders.
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The Cumin Bowl debuting ghost kitchens
April 26, 2022
The Cumin Bowl, a Chicago-based brand owned by the Cumin Culinary Brands specializing in customizable Indian bowls, is serving diners in the Dallas-Fort Worth…
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Quiznos, Taco Del Mar launching in metaverse
April 26, 2022
Rego Restaurant Group, which owns Quiznos and Taco Del Mar, is joining the metaverse, thanks to a June partnership with The NFT Agency to give virtual…
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Webinar to explore post pandemic trends in restaurant health, safety
April 26, 2022
Two years after the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the restaurant industry, restaurants are recovering thanks to the hard work, determination and resilience of…
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Leasecake raises $12M in funding
April 26, 2022
Leasecake, a cloud-based operating system for lease and location management, has raised $12 million led by PeakSpan Capital, a Silicon Valley investment firm…
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Everbowl launches smoothie line
April 25, 2022
Southern California-based Everbowl is giving conscious eaters another way to fuel their active lifestyles with a line of four healthy smoothie concoctions.
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Dickey's Barbecue Pit adding 8 U.S. locations in May
April 25, 2022
Dickey's Barbecue Pit, a fast casual concept serving Texas-style barbecue, continues to expand with eight planned openings in May, according to a company press…
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Hot Chikn Kitchn plans to open 200 locations
April 25, 2022
Hot Chikn Kitchn, a fast casual brand that serves up Nashville-style food kicked up with signature premium sauces, plans to add 200 more locations with…
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Texas food delivery company hiring chief taco officer
April 25, 2022
Love tacos? Love driving? Then you may want to apply for a job in Texas that requires a love for tacos and travel.
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Taco Del Mar ready to grow with local focus, great food
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Taco Del Mar once had upwards of 300 stores. Now, wth just under 100, and new ownership, the brand is eager to grow with a local focus and great food.
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Hot Chikn Kitchn accepting cryptocurrency for franchise fees
April 22, 2022
Hot Chikn Kitchn, a fast casual brand that serves Nashville-style food, plans to open 200 locations by signing several franchise deals over the next three…
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Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream reports Q1 sales increase
April 22, 2022
Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream reported sales in Q1 of 2022 increased 4% compared to the year prior and 11% over 2020. In 2021 sales came in 13% over 202…
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Chipotle, Rally’s, Noodles & Company execs talk increasing drive-thru experience
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Drive-thru innovation and the customer experience was the focus of a panel discussion at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit held this month in…
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