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Pickleman's adds to Kansas City lineup
April 12, 2023
Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe is opening its first drive-thru and fourth location in the Kansas City area at the corner of W. 135th & Black Bob Road in Olathe…
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PizzaForno opening on NASA campus
April 12, 2023
The automated pizzeria brand, PizzaForno, has opened on the campus of NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, according to a company press release.
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BurgerFi, TASK execs discuss cooking up customer loyalty with digital innovation
by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group
At the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit in Miami hosted by Networld Media Group, industry thought leaders shared strategies for success and growth…
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Craveworthy Brands acquiring Mongolian Concepts
April 12, 2023
Craveworthy Brands, which owns Wing It On, The Budlong, Krafted Burger + Tap and Lucky Cat Poke Company, is acquiring Genghis Grill, BD's Mongolian Grill and…
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Playa Bowls names former Smoothie King president as CEO
April 11, 2023
Playa Bowls has hired former Smoothie King president and COO Dan Harmon as CEO, replacing co-founder Rob Giuliani, who will remain as the brand's chief…
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Scooter's promotes CMO to chief community officer
April 11, 2023
As Scooter's Coffee continues to grow nationwide, the company has promoted CMO Bill Black to chief community officer in hopes of elevating its give-back…
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How customer service, tech help restaurants win
April 11, 2023
Customer service is at the heart of every brand. Consumers expect it, and restaurants strive to create the best experience possible for their customers.
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5 ways tech can improve restaurant employee retention
by Mo Chaar
Amid ongoing labor shortages in the restaurant industry, business owners need to appeal to the needs of employees by streamlining back-of-house operations…
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Kura Sushi teams up with Japanese anime series 'Demon Slayer'
April 11, 2023
Kura Sushi USA Inc., a technology-enabled Japanese restaurant concept serving Japanese cuisine through a revolving sushi service model, is partnering for the…
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Capriotti's Sandwich Shop hires chief restaurant officer, CTO
April 10, 2023
In an effort to further support expansion plans, Capriotti's Sandwich Shop and Wing Zone have hired Michael Meche as chief restaurant officer and Scott Wessel…
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German Doner Kebab entering Texas
April 10, 2023
German Doner Kebab is entering Texas with the state's first location opening next week in Sugar Land.
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Slim Chickens opening in Florence, Alabama
April 10, 2023
Fayetteville, Arkansas-based Slim Chickens, which has over 220 locations, is opening at 3020 Cloverdale Road in Florence, Alabama, under the direction of…
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Tropical Smoothie ends Q1 with positive same-store sales
April 7, 2023
Tropical Smoothie Cafe ended Q1 2023 with positive same-store sales driven in part by digital campaigns and menu innovation, according to CMO Deborah von…
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Haven Hot Chicken opening 4th location
April 7, 2023
Haven Hot Chicken is opening its fourth location next week. The store is located at 146 Washington Ave., in North Haven, Connecticut. The 1,100-square-foot…
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WaBa Grill cuts network downtime with 'technology-in-a-box' solution
April 7, 2023
WaBa Grill is eliminating network downtime, which previously resulted in disruption and lost sales, by tapping Interface Systems' Restaurant…
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Dae Gee Korean BBQ entering New Hampshire
April 6, 2023
Denver-based Dae Gee Korean BBQ is headed to the East Coast thanks to a franchise agreement with Vimean Pen to open a single restaurant in New Hampshire.
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Ziggi’s Coffee eyes Omaha expansion
April 6, 2023
Colorado-based Ziggi's Coffee is looking to continue its Nebraska expansion in the Omaha area.
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Coffee outlook: Demand strong despite faltering consumer confidence
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Consumers still want to spend money on coffee, but some product preferences are changing and external macroeconomic factors are concerning.
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Breakfast traffic driving restaurant recovery
April 6, 2023
The morning meal is the prime driver in helping the U.S. restaurant industry recover from pandemic-related losses.
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Shaquille O’Neal-owned Big Chicken opens in Houston
April 5, 2023
Founded by Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal, Big Chicken has been making big moves since it first opened its doors in 2018 in Las Vegas. It's now opening this…
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