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Qdoba testing Reef-operated kitchens
March 1, 2022
Qdoba is testing three ghost kitchens, one each in Seattle, Austin and Atlanta, thanks to a partnership with Reef, an operator of mobility, logistics hubs and…
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Dillas Quesadillas lands investor
March 1, 2022
An investment from Gala Capital Partners LLC, a private investment company focusing on food and hospitality service franchises, will help expand Dillas…
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Mooyah inks 15-unit deal for Florida
March 1, 2022
Marc Verderame has signed Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes' largest development deal to date. Originally from New York, the restaurant industry veteran will…
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Brothers bonding over Dave's Hot Chicken openings
March 1, 2022
Los Angeles-based Dave's Hot Chicken has inked a franchise agreement with brothers John and Jason Hotchkiss and Paul Gorman to open eight locations throughout…
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Friendly's opens 1st fast casual prototype
March 1, 2022
Nearly a month after announcing that Friendly's would open a fast casual version, the 86-year-old company has opened its doors to Friendly's Cafe in Westfield…
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DoorDash to acquire tech startup Bbot
March 1, 2022
DoorDash is acquiring Bbot, a hospitality technology startup. The acquisition will offer merchants more solutions for their in-store and online channels…
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Taziki's plans Nashville expansion
March 1, 2022
Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe will surpass the 20-location benchmark this year in Tennessee when it opens four locations in the greater Nashville area in…
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Chipotle opens restaurant support center in Columbus
March 1, 2022
Chipotle Mexican Grill has opened a 130,000-square-foot restaurant support center in Columbus, Ohio's downtown area at 500 Neil Avenue, according to a company…
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Wayback Burgers extends Canadian franchisee's territory
March 1, 2022
Wayback Burgers has expanded its master franchise agreement with Rick De Dominicis, who owns five locations in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, to include…
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Taco Bell opening KC cantina
March 1, 2022
Diversified Restaurant Group, which owns nearly 300 Taco Bells, is opening its first Kansas City Taco Bell Cantina, a fast casual version of the brand that…
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Selecta Group teams with Thermoplan to support Starbucks solutions
February 28, 2022
Selecta Group, the Switzerland based route service provider of coffee and convenience food solutions, has teamed with Thermoplan Inc., a producer of fully…
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Miller’s Famous Sandwiches targeting Boston
February 28, 2022
Two months after announcing the launch of its franchise expansion plans along the East Coast, Miller's Famous Sandwiches is targeting the greater Boston area…
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The Captain's Boil expands into US
February 28, 2022
Canada-based The Captain's Boil made its U.S. debut in January, implementing a point-of-sale system, kitchen display and gift card, loyalty and inventory…
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Juice It Up opening inside c-store
February 25, 2022
Juice It Up is celebrating its grand opening Sunday at Riverwalk in Madera, California, located inside Fresh Fill, a modern market providing health-conscious…
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Mountain Mike's franchisee purchases fleet of EVs
February 25, 2022
California-based Mountain Mike's Pizza has purchased a fleet of 20 COLO Cargo electric vehicles from ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp., according to a press…
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Weenie Wonder debuting in Ohio
February 25, 2022
Rise Brands has opened its first fast casual restaurant concept, Weenie Wonder, in Dublin, Ohio. Located in Bridge Park between its sister companies, Pins…
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Shawarma Press opens 3rd Walmart location
February 25, 2022
Irving, Texas-based Shawarma Press has opened its third Walmart location inside a Plano, Texas, store at 6001 N. Central Expressway, near the University of…
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Noodles & Co jumping on price-increase bandwagon
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
CEO Dave Boennighausen said temporary store closures and reduced operating hours caused by Covid's delta surge in the Rocky Mountain West and Upper Midwest…
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The Cumin Bowl serving Atlanta residents
February 24, 2022
Chicago's The Cumin Bowl, is now serving its customizable Indian bowls, in and around the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta. Located at UPop, the upscale…
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Mobile orders on rise, long pickup wait times lead to frustration
February 24, 2022
Mobile orders continue to rise and customers generally approve of restaurants' apps but longer wait times for mobile pickups and orders not ready at pickup are…
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