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Capriotti’s, Wing Zone adding 16 units
September 29, 2021
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, known for slow-roasted, all-natural turkeys and its trademark Bobbie sandwich, and Wing Zone, specializing in cooked-to-order…
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IHOP opens first Flip'd
September 29, 2021
After announcing in 2019 that it was jumping into the fast casual industry with "Flip'd by IHOP" and then rebranding it earlier this year, IHOP has finally…
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Pokéworks opening 8 locations in Greater Boston
September 29, 2021
Pokéworks continues to expand with plans to open multiple units in the Greater Boston region, according to a company press release.
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Dallas restaurateur embraces vending, delivery robots
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Espartaco Borga has deployed 'smart' vending machines and in-store food delivery robots to improve efficiencies for customers while making better use of labor.
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Brothers bring Biggby Coffee to Akron, Ohio
September 29, 2021
After working for his family's Ohio-based business for two decades, Greg Alberty and his two brothers, Brian and Kevin, have opened Akron, Ohio's first Biggby…
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Indeed, OpenTable team up to accelerate U.S. restaurant recovery
September 29, 2021
Job site Indeed and reservation company OpenTable are launching a month-long U.S. hiring initiative called Interview Days: Restaurant Jobs, which begins on…
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Touchless vending and coffee service machines: Success beyond COVID?
September 29, 2021
The customer demand for contactless interaction continues to expand due to the coronavirus pandemic. Thankfully, a number of self-service equipment…
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ShiftPixy, Quelliv create laser for restaurants to fight COVID
September 28, 2021
ShiftPixy, Inc., a national staffing enterprise that designs, manages, and sells access to a disruptive platform, has signed an agreement with Quelliv, Inc.…
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Fatburger celebrating 100th location
September 28, 2021
Fatburger, a chain known for big, juicy, custom-made burgers, has opened its 100th U.S. location with a store in Arlington, Texas, according to a company press…
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Chaia brings fresh food menu to Bethesda opening
September 28, 2021
Chaia, a fast casual brand with a mission to "get people to eat more vegetables," will open in Bethesda, Maryland on Tuesday, according to a company press…
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Cousin's Subs opening at former delivery-only spot
September 28, 2021
Cousins Subs, a Wisconsin-based fast casual chain offering deli fresh and grilled subs, will open at its previous delivery-only commissary shop in downtown…
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Impossible Foods expands to United Arab Emirates
September 28, 2021
Impossible Foods has expanded to the United Arab Emirates, the company's first market in the Middle East. It's flagship product, Impossible Burger is available…
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Can you guess where the best tacos are in Texas, California?
September 28, 2021
When it comes to tacos, residents of Santa Barbara, California and Austin, Texas are living in prime territory.
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Middleby acquires Imperial Commercial Cooking Equipment
September 27, 2021
The Middleby Corporation, manufacturers of commercial cooking and industrial processing equipment, along with residential appliances, has acquired Imperial…
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Dickey's opens 2nd Tokyo location
September 27, 2021
A few months after Dickey's Barbecue Pit made its Tokyo debut, the chain has a second location there thanks to its partner, Sunsheng (Jason) Lin, owner of…
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Habit Burger adding drive-thru unit in Orange County
September 27, 2021
The Habit Burger Grill, a California-based concept brand owned by YUM Brands, is opening next week in Tustin, California, at 13982 Newport Ave.
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Dave's Hot Chicken hosts 3 weekend openings
September 27, 2021
Dave's Hot Chicken hosted a trio of openings Friday, including its first Houston location and second in the state of Texas. The store, 12161 Westheimer…
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Survey finds restaurants now paying average wage of $13.50 plus tips
September 27, 2021
According to a new survey conducted by One Fair Wage, a national nonprofit organization that advocates on behalf of service workers, more than 1,60…
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Jimmy John's franchisee partners with DailyPay to provide on-demand payments for employees
September 27, 2021
Kensington Hill Capital LLC., a Jimmy John's franchisee, has partnered with DailyPay to offer on-demand pay to employees. With DailyPay's solution, Jimmy…
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Report names best cities for vegans, vegetarians
September 27, 2021
A new report from WalletHub has named 2021's Best Cities for vegan and vegetarians. About 15.2 million U.S. adults are vegan or vegetarian.
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