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Salsarita's cutting labor, food costs with back-office platform
September 16, 2021
Salsarita's Fresh Mexican Grill is streamlining its inventory and scheduling platforms by rolling out Data Central powered by ParTech. Charlotte-based…
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Dublin-based software delivery company lands $8M investment
September 16, 2021
Vromo, a Dublin-based restaurant delivery SaaS business serving Europe and the U.S., has landed $8 million in growth capital, as well as a new shareholder, No…
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Taffer's Tavern opens in Washington DC stadium
September 16, 2021
Taffer's Tavern, owned by "Bar Rescue" star Jon Taffer, kicked off its inaugural weekend at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland, home of the NFL's Washington…
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Coolgreens entering Florida market
September 16, 2021
Coolgreens is planting roots in the South Florida market, opening this fall in Delray Beach, CEO Robert Lee said in a company press release.
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Tropical Smoothie Cafe promotes SVP to COO
September 16, 2021
Tropical Smoothie Cafe has promoted former SVP of Operations Richard Key to chief operations officer.
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Why operators should plan now for lease accounting compliance
by Taj Adhav
After a one-year pandemic deferral, ASC 842 goes into effect for private companies at the end of this year. Yes, there's another deadline, essential for you…
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Why menu innovation is at the heart of restaurant industry
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
A panel talk at Networld Media Group’s Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit focused on menu development with experts sharing insight on cost margins…
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How Teriyaki Madness, Piada marketing execs leverage tech to increase sales
September 16, 2021
The restaurant industry has been thrust into an omnichannel reality that's upended not only the dining experience, but also the tactics marketers use to drive…
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Robotic boba tea kiosk looks to get the jump on a bubbling hot product
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The Bobacino machine automates both food preparation and self-service, a pairing the company sees as a new direction for commercial foodservice.
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Tropical Smoothie Cafe opens 1,000th location
September 15, 2021
Tropical Smoothie Cafe celebrated the opening of its 1,000th store this week with a location in Flower Mound, Texas, according to a company press release.
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Burger King most popular drive-thru in U.S.
September 15, 2021
Burger King is the favorite when it comes to the most popular fast food drive-thru in the U.S.
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DoorDash sues NYC over data-sharing ordinance
September 15, 2021
DoorDash is suing New York City over the implementation of a law that would require the third-party delivery service to share customer data with restaurants…
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El Pollo Loco hatching 9 units in Northern California
September 14, 2021
El Pollo Loco Inc. is making good on its plans to expand throughout parts of the Western United States, inking a multi-unit agreement with TWS Restaurant…
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Dickey's franchisee opening Dog Haus in Michigan
September 14, 2021
Dog Haus will serve the Great Lakes State via two restaurants in Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo, the first of which is expected to open in 2022.
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Workers are serving themselves: Restaurants should as well
by Victoria Avery — Marketing Specialist, GRUBBRR
The pandemic has turned the restaurant industry on its head, with employees realizing that restaurants need them more than they need restaurants. This newfound…
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Slim Chickens hatches 1st Georgia location
September 14, 2021
Slim Chickens, a fast casual brand featuring dine-in and drive-thru service, has opened its first Georgia location, according to a company press release.
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Fazoli's lands in Zanesville, Ohio
September 14, 2021
Fazoli's, a QSR chain known for made-to-order Italian dishes and unlimited breadsticks, has opened in Zanesville, Ohio, according to a company press release.
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Macque's BBQ International launches franchise initiative
September 14, 2021
Macque's BBQ International has launched a fast casual franchise system, CEO and President Michael Thomas said in a company press release.
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Tattle announces integration with Thanx
September 14, 2021
Tattle, an innovator in the customer experience improvement category, has announced its integration with Thanx, a guest engagement and retention platform…
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Could the next chicken war be vegan?
September 14, 2021
Diners have more choices than ever before, and that include vegans. Impossible Foods launched its plant-based chicken product for restaurants this week, while…
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