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Johnny Rockets, Hurricane Wings debut 1st co-branded DC restaurant
October 10, 2022
FAT Brands Inc. has launched the first co-branded Johnny Rockets and Hurricane Wings restaurant, which opened at the Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House…
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16 Handles, Oatly debut non-dairy pumpkin spice LTO
October 10, 2022
To celebrate the beginning of fall, 16 Handles, which has 30 locations, and Oatly have collaborated to create a non-dairy soft serve version of the viral…
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Cookie Plug promotes CDO to CEO
October 10, 2022
Cookie Plug, a fresh-baked cookie company that combines graffiti, street art and hip-hop culture to create a unique twist on cookies, is promoting CDO Chris…
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Canadian restaurant industry recovery continues
October 10, 2022
The Canadian restaurant industry saw a 5% increase in visits in August compared to a year ago, according to data from The NPD Group.
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sweetgreen CMO talks future of restaurants
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Daniel Shlossman, chief marketing officer for sweetgreen, said digital is the wave of the future in the opening keynote address at the Fast Casual Executive…
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CKE exec talks company's digital ecosystem at one-day virtual event
October 10, 2022
Recognizing that QSR leaders needed a convenient way to exchange ideas, tips and advice with one another, Networld Media Group — the publishers of QSRWeb.com…
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Implementing self-service kiosks: Current trends and predictions for what’s next.
The role of in-person, face-to-face shopping and dining interactions has drastically changed. Register for the live webinar to find out what's next.
Presented by KioskMarketplace.com
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Zunzi's names franchising director
October 6, 2022
Zunzi's, an 18-year-old fast casual sandwich concept, has hired Joanne Anderson as director of franchising, where she will oversee the development and daily…
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Beans & Brewhouse betting on Vegas
October 6, 2022
Utah-based Beans & Brews Coffeehouse is opening three stores in the Las Vegas area, thanks to a partnership with brothers Justin and Tony Williams. The…
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Korean barbecue joint opens 140th US location
October 6, 2022
Korea-based bb.q Chicken added its 140th U.S. store this week. The store is at 383 3rd Ave., in Manhattan, New York. Established in 1995, as part of parent…
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Botrista raises $55M, hires former Zoup president to lead strategy
October 6, 2022
Botrista Beverages, a provider of automation technology and the inventor of The Botrista DrinkBot, has raised $55 million for expansion.
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Jamba by Blendid smoothie robots launch new look, branding
October 6, 2022
Jamba, a provider of on-the-go freshly blended fruit and vegetable smoothies, will introduce a new design for its Jamba by Blendid robotic smoothie kiosk along…
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Wingstop's chicken sandwich hits menus nationwide
October 5, 2022
Wingstop launched its signature chicken sandwich Wednesday.
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Genghis Grill debuting prototype focused on convenience
October 5, 2022
Dallas-based Genghis Grill will open a store next year integrating technology to allow guests to be in and out in under 15 minutes by placing an order through…
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Slim Chickens adds location in home state
October 5, 2022
Arkansas-based Slim Chickens has opened a store at 1870 John Harden Dr. in Jacksonville, Arkansas, under the direction of Simply Slims.
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Juice It Up adding to California footprint
October 5, 2022
Juice It Up has landed a multi-unit development deal with Morey Mirkazemi to open three stores in Bakersfield, California over the next three years.
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Wing It On signs Florida deal
October 5, 2022
Wing It On has an signed agreement with Florida entrepreneur Jayesh Patel to open a store in Mount Dora. Building on the momentum of the brand's entrance into…
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Fatburger, Buffalo's Express coming to Atlanta
October 5, 2022
FAT, the parent company of Fatburger, Buffalo's Express and 15 other restaurant concepts, has signed a deal with franchisee Deidre Brown to open three…
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Poke House expanding in UK
October 5, 2022
Italy-based Poke House has added a location near St. Paul's Cathedral in London and will open a store next week in London's Battersea Power Station. The city's…
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Breakfast bright spot for restaurants in August
October 5, 2022
Breakfast was the top meal of the day for the U.S. restaurant industry in August as traffic grew by 4% compared to August 2021, according to a report from The…
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