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Chipotle reveals Boulder as top-ordering college town

May 19, 2023

Ever since the first Chipotle opened in 1993 across from the University of Denver, it has been a go-to restaurant for college students.

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Robots franchising near you

May 18, 2023

Considering that franchising spans nearly every industry these days, it was only a matter of time before someone figured out how to franchise robotics. That…

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Island Fin Poke making Nashville debut

May 18, 2023

The city of Nashville will be home to Florida-based Island Fin Poke Co next week when the chain opens its 26th location and second in Tennessee.

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Dig, Urbanbelly using AI to cut food, labor costs

May 18, 2023

New York-based DIG and Chicago-based Urbanbelly is combating labor and food challenges Prep Assistant, a plug-and-play AI system designed by PreciTaste to the…

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2023 Fast Casual Perfect Pitch open for nominations

May 18, 2023

As part of its commitment to spotlighting up-and-coming fast casual brands, FastCasual is hosting its ninth annual Perfect Pitch contest Oct. 8 and is…

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Famous Toastery names VP of operations

May 17, 2023

Famous Toastery, a 25-unit better brunch franchise brand, has hired Rob Sterioti, the former director of New Restaurant Openings for Mooyah Burgers, Fries and…

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Pincho saddling up to Texas

May 17, 2023

Pincho, a Miami-based burger and kebab concept that has 10 locations in South Florida, is hitting Texas when it opens next month in Cypress at 8828 Barker…

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Wow Bao's Hot Buns Club accepting members

May 17, 2023

Chicago-based Wow Bao is doubling down on its web3 strategy, launching Digital CollectaBaos to enhance its points-based Bao Bucks loyalty program.

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Southern Grounds Coffee taps former Firehouse executive to lead national growth

May 17, 2023

Northeast Florida-based specialty coffee and cafe chain Southern Grounds has hired former Firehouse Subs Vice President of Franchise Development Greg Delks to…

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Revel Systems, IPORT partner for POS hardware

May 17, 2023

Revel Systems, a POS and business management solutions firm, has partnered with IPORT, which manufactures stands and enclosures for holding, charging and…

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Cola-Cola 'Flexes' dispenser to provide beverage variety

May 17, 2023

The Coca-Cola Flex powered by Freestyle, a beverage dispenser that offers an enhanced guest experience while reducing operational complexity, is now on the…

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Former Bonchon CEO takes lead at Shipley Do-Nuts

May 16, 2023

Shipley Do-Nuts has named Flynn Dekker as its CEO. The former CEO of Bonchon, a global franchisor of Korean chicken restaurants with over 420 locations in nine…

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Roll-Em-Up Taquitos coming to Louisville

May 16, 2023

Southern California-born Roll-Em-Up Taquitos is opening its first restaurants in the southeastern US, with locations in Louisville, Kentucky and Knoxville…

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Former Domino's CFO joins Shake Shack's board of directors

May 16, 2023

Shake Shack Inc. has entered a cooperation agreement with Engaged Capital LLC, an investment adviser, which is also one of the restaurant's largest…

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Scooter's Coffee exec: 3 ways to inspire your customers to spend more

Upselling. It's a way to increase your sales without increasing the number of customers you serve. But for a lot of consumers, it's a dirty word that often…

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TMAD coming to Colorado Springs

May 15, 2023

Colorado Springs will be home to the latest Teriyaki Madness when it opens a store Friday under the direction of Randy and Charity Stauffacher at 7895 Silicon…

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Kura Sushi popping up in Georgia

May 15, 2023

Kura Sushi USA Inc., a technology-enabled restaurant serving cuisine via a revolving sushi service model, opened this weekend at Exchange at Gwinnett, a nearly…

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