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Antone’s Famous Po’ Boys takes off in Texas Airports
November 24, 2022
Houston-based Antone's Famous Po' Boys is opening within three Texas airports — George Bush Intercontinental and William P. Hobby airports in Houston and…
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Kura Sushi hits the Mall of America
November 23, 2022
Japan-based Kura Sushi USA Inc. is opening Friday at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota, according to a press release. Marking the brand's 41st…
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Slim Chickens adding to Utah presence
November 23, 2022
Fayetteville, Arkansas-based Slim Chickens is adding to its Utah lineup with an opening in Pleasant Grove, thanks to its partnership with the Love Restaurant…
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2 South Korean-based fast casuals expanding Virginian footprints
November 23, 2022
A pair of South Korean-born fast casual brands — Bonchon and Tous les Jours — are expanding via shopping centers in Virginia.
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7 ways to reduce holiday fatigue in your restaurant
by Lissa Bowen — Chief People + Culture Officer, Full Course + Full Course Foundation
Employees who are short-tempered, who have frequent absences, experience changes in attitude and display lack of execution skills are at risk to holiday…
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Panera 'shaking' things up in Texas
November 22, 2022
Panera Bread locations in Texas are testing Bakery Shakes — frozen blended shakes inspired by bakery items, according to a company press release.
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Swig lands new owner
November 22, 2022
Utah-based Larry H. Miller Company has acquired a majority stake in Swig, home of the Original Dirty Soda, from Savory Fund, the private equity firm focused on…
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Salad and Go opening 5 Texas locations
November 21, 2022
Arizona-based Salad and Go is opening five locations by year's end in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, four of which mark the brand's first-time entry into their…
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Dirty Dough, Hughes partner for digital signage
November 21, 2022
Dirty Dough, a Utah-based cookie company founded in 2019, has partnered with Hughes Network Systems, LLC for managed digital signage, according to a press…
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Brooklyn Dumpling signs 1st international agreement
November 21, 2022
Brooklyn Dumpling Shop has signed its first international multi-unit deal to bring the dumpling concept to Vancouver, Canada.
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Huey Magoo's opens in North Ft Lauderdale
November 21, 2022
Huey Magoo's opened a store Monday in North Lauderdale, Florida, marking its 37th location, according to a company press release.
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Dickey's opening 65 Canadian locations
November 21, 2022
Texas-based Dickey's Barbecue Pit is continuing its Canadian development by signing an agreement to open 65 locations in the Greater Toronto and Niagara areas.
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Buona, Original Rainbow Cone opening dual-concept locations in Tennessee
November 21, 2022
Two Chicago-based brands, Buona and The Original Rainbow Cone, are opening their first co-branded locations outside of Illinois in Tennessee.
read nowLe Pain Quotidien under new ownership
November 21, 2022
Le Pain Quotidien, a European brand with 56 U.S. locations, is under new ownership, along with The Little Beet, a 12-unit fast casual concept and Table by…
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Saladworks, Frutta Bowls opening co-branded restaurant
November 21, 2022
Saladworks and Frutta Bowls are opening a co-branded restaurant this week in San Juan Capistrano, California.
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Your Pie rolls out redesigned menu boards
November 21, 2022
Your Pie rolled out a redesigned menu earlier this month, according to a press release.
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Red Chickz, Brix Holdings, Thanx execs talk loyalty programs, personalization, social media
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Three executives spoke about issues in the restaurant industry at the Fast Casual Executive Summit held last month in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Former Church's Texas Chicken VP named Fuku CEO
November 18, 2022
Fuku, a collection of fast casual restaurants specializing in fried chicken sandwiches created by chef and restaurateur David Chang, has hired Claudia Lezcano…
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Mooyah Burgers, Jersey Mike's leaders share loyalty program tips
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
As food prices continue to climb so does the value of a restaurant loyalty program, for both the customer and the brand.
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Famous Toastery names former Mooyah EVP as president
November 18, 2022
Charlotte, North Carolina-based The Famous Toastery, a 25-plus unit breakfast, brunch and lunch franchise, has hired Mke Sebazco as president, who aims to…
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