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Golden Corral debuting fast casual concept
October 20, 2023
Texas-based Golden Corral is entering the fast casual market with Homeward Kitchen, opening in December in Southern Pines, North Carolina, at 10735 US 15-501.
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BurgerFi: Coming soon to a theater near you?
October 19, 2023
BurgerFi International Inc., owner of BurgerFi and Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings, is hitting theaters through a partnership with Apple Cinemas, which…
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L&L enters Boulder, Colorado
October 19, 2023
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue has opened its first Boulder, Colorado-based restaurant, marking the state's fourth location. Over 200 guests tasted Hawaiian-style…
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Plant Power Fast Food teams with comedian Tim Robinson for LTO
October 19, 2023
Plant Power Fast Food has partnered with Tom Robinson, a Michigan-based writer, actor and comedian, to introduce a vegan take on the beloved cult favorite, the…
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BurgerFi buys back 2 franchises
October 19, 2023
Florida-based BurgerFi International Inc., which owns BurgerFi and Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings, has acquired two South Florida franchise restaurants…
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Just Salad hitting 'Sesame Street'
October 19, 2023
Just Salad, a fast casual brand focused on health and sustainability, has launched its first Kids Menu and in collaboration with Sesame Workshop, a global…
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HTeaO selects Revel Systems for POS
October 18, 2023
Iced tea franchise HteaO has selected Revel Systems as its POS of choice for 270 new locations, adding to the 80 units already live on Revel's platform…
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Sweetgreen doubles down on commitment to Extra Virgin Olive Oil
October 18, 2023
As of Oct. 24, Sweetgreen, based in Los Angeles, is using Extra Virgin Olive Oil as its cooking oil for all proteins, veggies and grains nationwide.
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Chipotle meeting Gen Z needs with later hours on Halloween
October 18, 2023
Chipotle Mexican Grill's Halloween tradition, Boorito, is back with a national $6 digital entree offer for its rewards members. The deal is available on…
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Big Chicken inspiring kids to learn about space travel
October 18, 2023
Shaquille O'Neal-owned Big Chicken is teaming up with Blue Origin's nonprofit Club for the Future to inspire future generations to learn about space travel.
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Chipotle rollling out a digital-only item
October 17, 2023
Chipotle, an official sponsor of the MoneyGram Haas F1 Team, is wheeling out a digital-only menu item inspired by Team Principal Guenther Steiner's go-to…
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Customer service still tops for restaurant staff
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler talks to Zak Omar, CEO of Atomic Wings, an emerging wing brand out of New York City.
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Ellianos Coffee opening Georgia unit
October 17, 2023
Ellianos Coffee, a drive-thru coffee brand with 44 locations, has opened its doors in Fitzgerald, Georgia. Owned and operated by Mark and Allison Bell, who…
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Hopdoddy ditching seed oil
October 17, 2023
Austin-based Hopdoddy Burger Bar is pledging to go 100% seed oil-free by partnering with Zero Acre Farms, a company focused on environmentally friendly cooking…
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Tork launches restaurant workflow guide
October 16, 2023
Tork, an Essity brand, has launched Tork Workflow for Restaurants, a guide designed to improve experiences for both guests and staff, maximize operational…
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#QSRNext Keynote: Unlocking the secrets of menu innovation with Frisch's CEO
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
James Walker, CEO of Frisch's, will give the keynote address on menu innovation at the #QSRNext half-day event for restaurant executives on Nov. 8 at 10 a.m.
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Haven Hot Chicken wins The Perfect Pitch at the Fast Casual Executive Summit 2023
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Haven Hot Chicken won The Perfect Pitch concept competition at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Louisville, Kentucky on Oct. 9.
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October 16, 2023
Playa Bowls, specializing in acai, pitaya, mango, green and coconut bowls as well as juices, smoothies and cold brew, is the official sponsor of USA Surfing's…
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California Tortilla launches Grill Melts
October 16, 2023
California Tortilla, a fast casual that serves California-style Mexican food and is known to fans as Cal Tort, has launched Grill Melts, portable handheld…
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October 16, 2023
Fat Brands-owned Johnny Rockets has entered Iraq, opening this month in Baghdad, under the direction of Alanwar Alarabiya. Since February, the burger chain has…
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