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No longer the alternative: The approaching future of local payments
While merchants will not be ditching card terminals anytime soon, they should take notice of the growing adoption of digital payments.
download nowRestaurant Models for the Post-Pandemic World
Operating a “ghost kitchen” or “host kitchen” is gaining in popularity as a way to serve customers without the pressures of maintaining or adding a…
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download nowRestaurant Association chair to Congress: 'Act now to help operators'
September 25, 2020
Melvin Rodrigue, National Restaurant Association board chair and president of Galatoire's Restaurants in New Orleans, is urging Congress to take action to help…
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Dave's Hot Chicken continues SoCal expansion
September 25, 2020
Los Angeles-based Dave's Hot Chicken is adding a sixth unit Monday when it opens at 1350 E. Colorado St., in Glendale, California.
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Trend-Toppers Edition: Starring Starbird, 'star' plants
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
In the annals for hot food trends, chicken and plant-based menu items are definitely having their "moments." For proof, look no further than chicken-centric…
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Dining during the pandemic: 4 Do's and don'ts for restaurant operators
by Dirk Izzo
Restaurants are well-accustomed to following strict public health guidelines from all forms of government, local to federal. Health inspections and regulatory…
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Utah food hall welcomes chef Marc Marrone as partner
September 24, 2020
SkinnyFATS founder Reed Allen Slobusky is teaming up with Las Vegas-based Chef Marc Marrone and Todd Lunger — who co-own Graffiti Hospitality — to add concepts…
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Slim Chickens hatches 10-unit deal
September 24, 2020
Slim Chickens, based in Fayetteville, Arkansas, has inked a 10-unit deal with The Davis Group to open in Jackson, Knoxville and Chattanooga, Tennessee. The…
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Mod, &pizza push the vote
September 24, 2020
At least two pizza brands are helping to raise awareness about voter registration. At Washington, D.C.-based &pizza, all 27 locations of the chain will…
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Blaze Pizza to add 2 Idaho units
September 24, 2020
Blaze Pizza said franchisees, Denny, Drew and Chase Wagstaff have taken over existing locations of the brand in Meridian, Eagle and Nampa, Idaho and plan to…
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Revel Systems names first advisory board
September 24, 2020
Revel Systems, a cloud-based point of sale and complete business management platform, has formed an advisory board composed of tenured experts in the…
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Qdoba ready to grow
September 23, 2020
Qdoba Mexican Eats has launched a franchise initiative focused on building out regions in Arizona, Southern California, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Nevada, New…
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Shake Shack reveals what's hot on the menu
September 23, 2020
Shake Shack Culinary guru Mark Rosati reveals that its hot chicken isn't the only spicy choice on the menu.
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Curry Up Now expanding Georgia footprint
September 23, 2020
Curry Up Now has opened the doors at its second location in the greater Atlanta area. The restaurant — at 915 Memorial Dr., SE Suite 210 in the Madison Yards…
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The Halal Guys revamps website
September 23, 2020
The Halal Guys, based in New York City, has revamped its website to complement its ongoing growth and innovation. Developed in partnership with Gourmet…
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'Dog Days' of August = better days for restaurants
September 23, 2020
Despite on-premise dining restrictions in slightly less than a quarter of restaurants in August, the rate of traffic and dollar declines eased slightly…
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Japan home to 50 Jambas by 2025
September 23, 2020
Jamba has signed a 50-unit deal for Japan with Adastria Eat Creations Inc. — a subsidiary of one of the largest fashion and apparel companies in Japan. The…
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The Local Culinary adds 5 brands to portfolio
September 23, 2020
Following the launch of its ghost kitchen franchise model in July, The Local Culinary has added five brands to its roster of offerings, which includes 5…
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Leave your concrete bunker: 3 things every restaurant should do NOW
Matt Harding, SVP of Culinary and Menu Innovation at Piada Italian Street Food, offers three lessons to help restaurant leaders make it through these…
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Mendocino Farms opens 34th unit
September 23, 2020
Mendocino Farms, a fast casual sandwich and salad shop based in Southern California, opened Wednesday in Mission Valley, marking the chain's fifth location in…
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