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Yogurtland planning 10% year-over-year growth
November 16, 2022
Yogurtland, which has over 230 stores in the U.S. and internationally, is looking to grow its unit count by 10% each year for the next five years, according to…
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Stacy Peterson takes lead role at Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
November 16, 2022
Stacy Peterson, Wingstop's former chief revenue and technology officer who announced last week that she was leaving the Dallas-based company, will serve as CEO…
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Louisville home to 500th Chipotlane
November 16, 2022
Chipotle Mexican Grill has added its 500th unit with a Chipotlane, a digital order drive-thru pick-up lane. Located in Louisville, Kentucky, the milestone…
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Improved weather drives down coffee prices
November 16, 2022
The price of coffee beans has fallen over the past month on account of improved weather in coffee growing regions, as well as a rising U.S. dollar, according…
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Pizza Marketplace launches Top 100 Movers & Shakers
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
This special report from Pizza Marketplace will shine a spotlight on pizza brands and brand executives that are shaping the future of the pizza segment.
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Cookie Plug names franchise VP
November 15, 2022
Cookie Plug, a fresh-baked cookie company that combines graffiti, street art and hip-hop culture, has hired Spencer Sabatasso as VP of franchise development.
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Caribou opening 1st US-based franchise
November 15, 2022
Caribou Coffee, a Panera Brands company, is opening its first domestic franchise since the chain announced its domestic franchise program in October 2021.
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Robeks pushing non-traditional growth
November 15, 2022
Los Angeles-based Robeks is focused on expanding its footprint via non-traditional locations including airports, military bases, travel centers and…
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Time to invest in pickup locker kiosks?
November 15, 2022
After the pandemic forced tens of thousands of retailers to invest in buy-online-pick-up-in-store platforms, technology providers responded with a wealth of…
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Former Quiznos franchisee returns with 30-unit deal
November 15, 2022
Quiznos has signed a multi-unit development agreement with former Quiznos franchisee Parish Patel to open 30 restaurants in Arizona, according to a company…
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Shake Shack's in-app delivery orders up 70%
November 15, 2022
Since Shake Shack launched delivery on the Shack App, powered by Uber Direct in March 2021, the app's delivery order volume is up 70%, which has inspired the…
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Chopt moving Virginia store to more sustainable building
November 15, 2022
Chopt Creative Salad Co. is moving its Rosslyn, Virginia-based restaurant to a sustainability focused and contact-free storefront at 1735 N. Lynn St., in the…
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Yumpingo integrates with Toast
November 15, 2022
Experience management platform provider Yumpingo is integrating its technology with the Toast platform to provide customer satisfaction data at the location…
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Chicken Guy skates into Pennsylvania
November 15, 2022
Magic Eats, a subsidiary of Magic Ice USA, has opened a Chicken Guy location at 4 PPG Place, which houses an ice skating rink in downtown Pittsburgh…
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Brix Holdings hires CEO, names brand president for Friendly’s
November 15, 2022
Brix Holdings, which own Friendly's Restaurant Group, Red Mango, Orange Leaf, Smoothie Factory, SouperSalad and Humble Donuthave, has appointed Sherif Mityas…
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4 ways automation helps restaurants tighten operations
by Sean Hsu — CEO and Co-Founder, Botrista Technology
America's labor force endured significant disruption over the past few years, with 47 million workers quitting their jobs last year alone. All industries were…
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Wayback Burgers planting flag in Quebec
November 14, 2022
Wayback Burgers has signed a master franchise agreement with Sushil Bhagudia to open 20 to 30 stores in Quebec over the next 20 years, according to a company…
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California Tortilla supporting CORE
November 14, 2022
California Tortilla is hosting a systemwide fundraiser to support CORE: Children of Restaurant Employees. Guests may participate by making donations when they…
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Limited-services brands help GiftAMeal donate 1M meals
November 14, 2022
GiftAMeal, a St. Louis-based startup founded by Andrew Glantz that provides meals and groceries to local communities in need, has donated its 1 millionth meal…
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Deals not proving to be a big draw for restaurant patrons
November 14, 2022
Restaurant customers are more focused on food quality, friendly service, taste and affordability rather than deals a restaurant may be offering.
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