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The Salad House seeks regional expansion
July 16, 2020
The Salad House, a New Jersey-based fast casual restaurant concept, has launched an effort to expand its franchise presence in the New York metropolitan area…
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Elevation Burger debuts vegan milkshake
July 16, 2020
All U.S.-based Elevation Burger locations are now offering a vegan milkshake made of vanilla oat milk ice cream and unsweetened almond milk.
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New virtual summit focuses on innovation, customer experience in self-service, kiosk, vending industries
Networld Media websites, Vending Times and Kiosk Marketplace, are launching a virtual summit that promises to bring attendees the very best in self-service…
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Gyro Shack owners gearing up for major expansion
July 16, 2020
Gyro Shack, which was recently acquired by Boise-based entrepreneurs Mark Urness and Matt Jeffries, is launching an aggressive franchising strategy, according…
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Robotic video display kiosk can invite diners to 'roll on in' for pizza
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
What if you had a way to send out a kind of unpaid emissary who displayed an enticing video of your brand's menu items to passersby to pull them in to eat? Or…
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Meatless Farm Survey Says Over a Quarter of Americans Will Opt for Plant-Based Meat Alternatives When Restaurants Reopen
With Americans champing at the bit to get back to daily routines and neighborhood restaurants, this survey's findings are a telling sign of what restaurant…
download nowFocus Brands names Krause as CDO, taps Muir to lead sales
July 15, 2020
Focus Brands, the parent company of Carvel and Cinnabon, named veteran franchise development executive Brian Krause as chief development officer, succeeding…
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Smokey Bones Chicago offers on-demand delivery via Postmates
July 15, 2020
Chicago barbeque lovers can now order Smokey Bones' famous slow smoked ribs, pulled pork, wings and other popular menu items for pickup or contactless delivery…
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Chipotle celebrating 100th Chipotlane this month
July 15, 2020
Chipotle Mexican Grill will celebrate the opening of its 100th Chipotlane, the brand's drive thru digital order pick-up lane, this month at its newest store…
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NRA sends emergency restaurant support plan to legislators
The National Restaurant Association tells Congress the industry needs help and it needs it now.
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Tropical Smoothie Café opened 43 Cafes, signed 103 franchise deals since January
July 15, 2020
Tropical Smoothie Café said it has signed 103 new franchise agreements and opened 43 new stores this year already in 25 states. In fact, the brand said in a…
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Coca-Cola rolls out contactless Freestyle beverage dispenser
July 15, 2020
The Coca-Cola Co. is rolling out contactless, triggered via smartphone, for its Freestyle self-service dispenser used in restaurants, as the coronavirus…
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Yogurtland expands dairy-free offerings
July 15, 2020
If you like piña coladas and eating vegan, Yogurtland may have the dairy-free flavor for you: Piña Colada swirl. Fortified with Vitamin C, the gluten-free…
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Muscle Maker Grill expanding at Texas Tech
July 15, 2020
Muscle Maker Grill Inc., the parent company of Muscle Maker Grill and Healthy Joe's, has signed a lease to open a Muscle Maker Grill this fall in the Medical…
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Marugame Udon noodling around in London
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
July 15, 2020
Marugame Udon, a 1,000-unit udon noodle and tempura chain based in Japan, is opening early next year in London as the result of a joint venture between…
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Bbot raises $3M to drive contactless dining platform forward
July 14, 2020
Bbot Inc., a restaurant and hospitality startup focused on simplifying and improving order and pay processes, has raised $3 million in a seed funding round led…
read nowFat Brands looks to raise $9M in Series B offering
July 14, 2020
Fat Brands Inc., the parent company of Fatburger, Elevation Burger, Ponderosa and other brands, announced the pricing of 360,000 shares of Series B cumulative…
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Kraft Heinz invests $48M to expand Missouri manufacturing operation
July 14, 2020
Kraft Heinz has announced plans to invest in its Springfield, Missouri manufacturing facility as part of a five-year, $48 million project to enhance its…
read nowMerchants Foodservice CEO urges support for emergency foodservice relief bill
July 14, 2020
Andy Mercier, president and CEO of Merchants Foodservice, based in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, has called for support of the bipartisan bill introduced to…
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