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Bellagreen acquired by Ampex
July 25, 2022
Ampex Brands, owner of Au Bon Pain and a Yum Brands and 7-Eleven franchisee with over 500 locations, has acquired Bellagreen, an American bistro concept with…
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Drive-thru dining gaining ground
July 22, 2022
Weekly restaurant visits are gaining, dining out intentions are positive and special dining occasions are coming back, according to a quarterly consumer survey…
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Raleigh-Durham airport offers ‘virtual food hall’ for mobile, kiosk orders
July 22, 2022
Travelers at Raleigh-Durham International Airport can now order meals for pick-up through Reef's first-of-its-kind virtual food hall, a ghost kitchen, in…
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Pieology launches 1st pizza truck
July 21, 2022
Pieology has launched its first-ever food truck. The truck made its debut July 14 in Stamford, Connecticut.
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Beets & Bones rebranding to Manifest Juice and Broth
July 21, 2022
Conor VanBuskirk, an original partner in St.Louis-based Beets & Bones, is rebranding the restaurant at 8401 Maryland Ave., as Manifest Juice and Broth.
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Capriotti's Sandwich Shop testing automated pizzeria
July 21, 2022
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is getting into the pizza business, thanks to a partnership with Piestro, a robotic pizzeria featuring a standalone, fully integrated…
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Dunn Brothers Coffee sold to Gala Capital
July 21, 2022
Gala Capital Partners, a Costa Mesa-based investment firm that funds Mooyah Burgers and Cici's Pizza, has acquired Minnesota-based Dunn Brothers Coffee. The…
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Chipotle invests in robotic makeline
July 21, 2022
Chipotle Mexican Grill is doing its best to embrace the future.
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DoorDash, Uber Eats face slowing growth
July 21, 2022
Food delivery apps DoorDash and Uber Eats are facing slow growth after two years of massive growth due to COVID-19 and making a big marketing push to get back…
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How two restaurant owners solved their sales tax dilemmas
Today more than ever, restaurant operators have too much on their plates. Collecting sales tax is required by most states and jurisdictions, but managing sales…
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5 ways engaging restaurant entertainment can save money, strengthen the bottom line
Digital signage has emerged as an important technological tool in a restaurant’s ability to engage customers. As the solutions continue to evolve, the screens…
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Focus brands hires franchise sales SVP
July 20, 2022
Focus Brands, the parent company of Auntie Anne's, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, McAlister's Deli, Moe's Southwest Grill and Schlotzsky's, has hired Mike Woodward…
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Huey Magoo's opens 31st location
July 20, 2022
Huey Magoo's has opened in Dacula, Georgia, marking its 31st restaurant location spanning seven states, with over 225 franchises sold in 10 states.
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Five Guys franchisee offering employees on-demand pay
July 20, 2022
Life's Food LLC, a 23-unit franchisee of Five Guys, has partnered with DailyPay to provide on-demand pay to its employees.
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July 20, 2022
Dickey's Barbecue Pit is making it easier for loyalty members to earn free food with its latest update to its mobile app and Big Yellow Cup Rewards program. At…
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Bonchon reports record sales
July 20, 2022
Bonchon, a U.S-Based Korean fried chicken chain, reported this week that its year-over-year sales increased 12%, outperforming the industry average and leading…
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PF Chang's expands fast casual concept to Miami Lakes
July 20, 2022
P.F. Chang's has opened its fifth fast casual location expanding the presence of the to-go only concept it launched in 2020. The store is in Miami Lakes…
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Fazoli's signs deals for Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas
July 20, 2022
Lexington, Kentucky-based Fazoli's has signed seven franchise development agreements in the second quarter for 22 locations, putting its unit count closer to…
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Dine-in not regaining popularity, take-out gains steam
July 20, 2022
Despite the fact all restaurants are completely open for dine-in, after two years of closures and restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of…
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Using digital tools to fight rising food, gas costs
by Aman Narang — Co-founder, COO, President, Director, Toast
Aman Narang, president and co-founder of Toast, reveals how data-powered technology can help restaurants fight inflation and higher gas prices.
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