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Chipotle hooks up with Clemson Tigers
September 18, 2023
Chipotle has partnered with Clemson Tigers running back Will Shipley to temporarily rename the Chipotle restaurant at 393 College Ave., in Downtown Clemson…
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Shake Shack testing 'environmentally friendly' cooking oil
September 18, 2023
In an effort to reduce their environmental footprints, two Shake Shack restaurants in New York will replace its soybean oil with oil from Zero Acre Farms, a…
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Koibito Poké entering Charlotte
September 15, 2023
Koibito Poké is opening next week in Charlotte, North Carolina, and will add four stores in 2024.
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Bonchon expanding in Alabama, Arizona
September 15, 2023
Bonchon is adding five stores in Alabama and four in Arizona. Building on the momentum of 38 units signed to date this year, the brand is setting its sights on…
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Leasecake launches Cakebot: Approachable AI for Lease Management
September 14, 2023
Lease management software provider Leascake has launched Cakebot: Approachable AI for Lease Management. Featuring a Lease chatbot and Lease clause…
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Sweetgreen named in sexual harassment suit
September 14, 2023
Ten Black men and women are suing Los Angeles-based Sweetgreen in over a half-dozen New York locations, alleging they were subjected to daily use of the N-word…
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Dave's Hot Chicken signs deal with original franchisees
September 14, 2023
Dave's Hot Chicken, a Los Angeles-based street food concept, has locked in a franchise agreement with the brand's original franchisees, Deryl Pangelinan…
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District Taco signs 10-unit deal
September 14, 2023
District Taco, which serves Yucatán-inspired dishes based on the family recipes of co-founder Osiris Hoil, has signed a 10-unit development agreement with D…
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How to cut costs with delivery
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media
Third party delivery got big during COVID-19 but can also cost restaurants a lot. How can restaurants save money?
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WOWorks using AI to provide ingredient analysis
September 13, 2023
WOWorks, the parent company behind Saladworks, Frutta Bowls, Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh, The Simple Greek, Barberitos Southwestern Grille and Cantina, and…
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Upside refreshes brand, expands into mobile payments
September 13, 2023
Digital marketplace Upside is refreshing its brand identity and is expanding into mobile payment options.
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How to save money with restaurant leases
by Fast Casual
What aspects of your lease are most important? How can you save money on those details? Read more to find out!
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Thanx releases Thanx Stored Value in partnership with Ansa
September 12, 2023
Loyalty and digital guest engagement platform Thanx has launched Thanx Stored Value, which allows consumers to preload funds for future purchases. The brand…
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Pizzaiolo shares tips to make dough stand out
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Most dough consists of flour, salt, yeast and water. But it's what you add to your dough that really adds the flavor.
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Freddy's partnering with 10 collegiate athletes
September 12, 2023
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers announced today a partnership awarding name, image and likeness deals to 10 collegiate athletes in Kansas, Georgia…
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Planet Smoothie debuts fall LTOs
September 12, 2023
Planet Smoothie is jazzing up its menu with new flavors of bowls — the Berry Brazilian, the PB & the Bee, the Dark &Dreamy — and available for a…
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How to motivate franchisees to adhere to standardized processes
September 12, 2023
In the dynamic world of the franchise industry, ensuring that franchise operators adhere to standardized processes is crucial for achieving consistency and…
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How Dave's Hot Chicken wins with authenticity
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media
Dave's Hot Chicken went from a parking lot pop-up to a fast casual juggernaut. The opening keynote at the Interactive Customer Experience Summit in Charlotte…
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The evolution of Mazzio's Italian Eatery: Expanded menu, footprint makes brand a standout
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Mazzio's Italian Eatery is a 108-unit pizza brand based out of Oklahoma. For the past several years, the brand has been overhauling its existing restaurants…
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Fazoli's opening in Orlando
September 11, 2023
Fazoli's is now open in Orlando at 4201 E. Colonial Dr., under the direction of local operator Keys Restaurants Inc., led by CEO Rodney Keys.
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