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Panera hires chief legal officer
May 2, 2022
Panera Bread has hired Marlene M. Gordon as SVP and chief legal officer. With over 20 years of industry experience, Gordon joins Panera from Fresh Del Monte…
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Chicken Salad Chick expanding North Carolina presence
May 2, 2022
Chicken Salad Chick is opening its ninth location next week in North Carolina.
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The Habit opening drive-thru in Washington
April 29, 2022
The Habit Burger Grill, a California-based restaurant brand owned by YUM Brands, is opening a drive-thru location Tuesday in Sammamish, Washington, at 62…
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Detroit Wing Company doubling footprint
April 29, 2022
Detroit Wing Company, which has nearly 20 locations in Michigan, has opened a store at 1831 Gratiot Ave., in Roseville, Michigan. Operated by first-time DWC…
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Cafe Rio Mexican Grill expanding digital stores
April 29, 2022
Cafe Rio Mexican Grill has opened a location in Buckeye, Arizona, which offers curb-side delivery, in-store pickup, drive-thru and a digital kiosk experience.
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55-year-old fast casual concept launching container model
April 29, 2022
Beef-A-Roo, a 55-year-old brand based in Rockford, Illinois, is franchising for the first time in its history, thanks to NEXT Brands and Development acquiring…
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Using technology to pump up online ordering on Cinco de Mayo
With some customers still uncomfortable eating out, restaurant owners need to have the capabilities to manage an influx of online orders for carryout, curbside…
read nowAcrelec partners with PAR Technology to upgrade digital menu boards
April 29, 2022
Acrelec, a technology company that works to improve the customer experience for restaurants and retail brands, completed its integration with Brink POS…
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Menu innovation fuels Juice It Up's Q1 growth
April 28, 2022
It's been a good year for Juice It Up, which reported that its Q1 year-over-year same-store sales were up 7%, while total system sales jumped 12.1% compared to…
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Halal Guys strikes deal with Yankees
April 28, 2022
Yankees fans can now order The Halal Guys' chicken and beef gyros and platters while watching games live at Yankee Stadium in NYC. One cart will be near the…
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Freddy's expanding in Chicago
April 28, 2022
Wichita, Kansas-based Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers signed six multi-unit agreements to bring 64 locations to new and existing markets, including…
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April 28, 2022
Moe's Southwest Grill, owned by Focus Brands, has hired two senior leaders: Annica Conrad as VP of Marketing and Mike Smith as VP of Operations.
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Vegan BBQ joint opening NYC storefront
April 28, 2022
Pure Grit BBQ, which has been selling vegan barbecue essentials online since 2020, is opening its first storefront next month in New York City, at 36 Lexington…
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Shake Shack striving to improve worker conditions, lower carbon footprint
April 28, 2022
In its third annual "Stand For Something Good Summary," Shake Shack revealed Thursday that it was focused on diversity, equity and inclusion, workplace…
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Webinar deep dives into modern loyalty programs
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Transactions are just the tip of the loyalty iceberg. This webinar deep-dives below the surface to explain how to get more out of your rewards program.
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P.F. Chang's, Shipley Do-Nuts, WOWorks, Oath Pizza share ways to lure multi-unit operators
by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media
Franchisors need strong listening and communication skills, as well as a strong brand foundation, when looking to partner with multi-unit franchisees.
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Big Chicken setting the 'Moody'
April 27, 2022
Austin is about to satisfy the raging appetites of concertgoers and sports fans with the opening of Shaquille O'Neal-owned Big Chicken inside the Moody Center…
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Big Chicken coming to Ohio
April 27, 2022
Big Chicken, founded by Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal, is entering Ohio, thanks to a deal with franchisees Steve Christensen, Reid Richards and Mike Craddick…
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Magnolia Bakery focusing on digital customers
April 27, 2022
Although New York-based Magnolia Bakery has been around since 1996, the 35-unit to-go and counter-service bakery is on a mission to future-proof its business…
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Local Kitchens adding 3 micro halls to Bay Area
April 27, 2022
Local Kitchens, a micro food hall offering several fast casual concepts under one roof, is adding three locations in the Bay Area as part of its Northern…
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