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Ballard Brands, The Garces Restaurant Group franchising Buena Onda
January 19, 2022
Ballard Brands, which owns PJ's Coffee of New Orleans and WOW American Eats, has partnered with The Garces Restaurant Group, to expand Buena Onda, a taqueria…
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El Pollo Loco eyeing Oklahoma for expansion
January 19, 2022
El Pollo Loco Inc. is eyeing Oklahoma City as part of its next wave of expansion. Company plans call for as many as five restaurants in the metro area over the…
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Foodservice, vending groups urge feds to restore employee retention tax credit
January 19, 2022
The National Restaurant Association and the National Automatic Merchandising Association were among 51 trade associations that sent a letter urging the Biden…
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Newk's launching loyalty program
January 18, 2022
In celebration of Newk's launching its first loyalty rewards program, the chain is giving customers who sign up between now and March 6 a chance to win $10,000.
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WOWorks names CDO
January 18, 2022
WOWorks, the holding company of Saladworks, Frutta Bowls, Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh and The Simple Greek, has hired Brian Farris as chief development…
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Cheba Hut raising funds for Last Prisoner Project
January 18, 2022
Although an increasing number of states across the country have decriminalized the sale, use and possession of cannabis, thousands of Americans are still…
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Italy’s Poke House invests in Sweetfin
January 18, 2022
European foodtech company Poke House has invested in Sweetfin, a 14-unit Los Angeles-based poke brand. Poke House, which has over 75 restaurants in Italy…
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4 tips to navigate supply chain challenges
by Matt Drewes — SVP, Group Head - Restaurant, Cardlytics
Matt Drewes, SVP, Group Head at Restaurant at Cardlytics, reveals four ways restaurant operators can stay ahead of supply chain issues.
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Peet's Coffee achieves 100% water processing for decaffeinated drinks
January 18, 2022
As decaffeinated coffee consumption increases at the start of the year, Peet's Coffee has transitioned to water processing across its line of decaffeinated…
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Mendocino Farms reveals brand refresh
January 18, 2022
California-based Mendocino Farms, which serves sandwiches and salads, has rebranded to focus on "reimagining the intersection of food and community," CEO Kevin…
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I Heart Mac & Cheese entering 10 states in 2022
January 17, 2022
Florida-based I Heart Mac & Cheese signed 47 franchise agreements in 2021 and will open over 75 stores in 2022, entering Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona…
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Roll-Em-Up Taquitos signs 6-unit deal
January 17, 2022
California-based Roll-Em-Up Taquitos has signed a deal with Chris Concepcion to bring six locations into Ventura County and Glendale, with the first set to…
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Tokyo restaurant chain installs vending machines for take-home sales
January 17, 2022
A Tokyo restaurant chain specializing in noodle dishes has installed vending machines at 26 outlets offering frozen versions of its products for take-home…
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Choppaluna opening in Scotland
January 17, 2022
London-based Choppaluna, owned by Hero Brands Group, is opening a location this year in Glasgow, Scotland's business district.
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Bonchon ends 2021 on high note
January 17, 2022
For Bonchon, a global restaurant concept known for Korean fried chicken, 2021 was a year filled with growth and positive sales figures.
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'America's drive-thru capital' hosting Fast Casual Exec Summit
January 14, 2022
Indianapolis is "America's drive-thru capital," according to Chrysler Capital, which analyzed data to reveal which U.S. cities were the best for drive-thrus…
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315-unit deal in the works for Roll-Em-Up Taquitos
January 14, 2022
Roll-Em-Up Taquitos is rolling out a deal with restaurant operators David Weaver and Blake Terry to bring 315 locations to Texas and Oklahoma. The agreement…
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Brooklyn Dumpling Shop opening in Philly
January 14, 2022
Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, a dumpling automat concept, is set to bring automat technology home with the signing of a multi-unit franchise deal in Philadelphia.
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Hopdoddy acquires Texas-based burger joint
January 13, 2022
Austin's Hopdoddy Burger Bar has acquired Grub Burger Bar, an 18-unit, Bryan, Texas-based brand that serves burgers, hand-spun shakes and cocktails.
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Chipotle featuring Olympians' favorite menu items
January 13, 2022
Chipotle Mexican Grill has launched the second iteration of its Team Chipotle Menu, which features the go-to orders of American winter athletes and Chipotle…
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