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Panda Express spreading good fortune on special tour
August 5, 2021
Panda Express is all about spreading good fortune and is driving a nationwide good fortune tour effort via its philanthropic Panda Cares Foundation.
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Starbird Chicken to require masks
August 5, 2021
Due to rising COVID-19 cases in the Bay Area, Starbird Chicken, a fast casual chain, is now requiring masks for employees and customers at its locations. Its…
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August 5, 2021
General Assembly Holdings Ltd., a fast-casual Toronto pizza restaurant turned omnichannel consumer packaged goods brand, has teamed with Propel Natural Brands…
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Kitchen United, Kroger team up to compete with fast casuals
August 4, 2021
The Kroger Co., which operates nearly 1,400 grocery stores in the U.S., is officially in the restaurant industry thanks to a partnership with Kitchen United, a…
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Noodles and Co Q2 revenues jump, still miss estimates
August 4, 2021
Although Noodles & Co reported a 57% increase in Q2 revenue to $125.6 million, the Colorado-based chain posted quarterly earnings of 10 cents per share…
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Whataburger teams with Feeding America to celebrate legacy
August 4, 2021
In an effort to celebrate its legacy while also supporting local communities, fast casual brand Whataburger is hosting a special event during its annual…
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Roll-Em-Up Taquitos plans 9-unit expansion in Southern California
August 4, 2021
Roll-Em-Up Taquitos, a taquito-focused franchise, is rolling out a nine-unit development deal in Southern California, according to a company press release.
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Cheba Hut lands in Baton Rouge
August 4, 2021
Cheba Hut, a marijuana-inspired sandwich franchise, will open a location in Baton Rouge, Louisiana Aug. 9, according to a company press release.
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Carl's Jr., Hardee's kick off back-to-school season with new items
August 4, 2021
Carl's Jr. and Hardee's are kicking off the back-to-school season with two new menu offerings, the sourdough star and the debut of French toast dips at…
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Lunchbox gobbles up Spread
August 4, 2021
Online ordering engine Lunchbox has acquired online marketplace Spread which offers delivery and take-out services.
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Existing El Pollo Loco franchisee to build 9 locations
August 4, 2021
El Pollo Loco Inc. is making good on its plans to expand throughout the Western United States, recently inking a multi-unit agreement with TWS Restaurant…
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Rise Southern Biscuits and Righteous Chicken finds labor savings in self-order kiosks, pickup lockers
August 4, 2021
Rise Southern Biscuits and Righteous Chicken is tackling the labor shortage with contactless ordering, including an in-store kiosk and heated locker system…
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NRA raises concerns on NYC restaurant vaccination rule
August 3, 2021
New York City's requirement, announced Tuesday, that restaurants check for vaccination proof of customers wanting to eat indoors is drawing more than one…
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Tender Greens, Tocaya merge
August 3, 2021
California-based fast casual concepts Tocaya and Tender Greens have merged, forming One Table Restaurant Brands. The combined company will own and operate 4…
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Appetize introduces subscription plan bundling hardware, software, payments
August 3, 2021
Appetize Technologies Inc., a digital and mobile commerce platform, has introduced Appetize Plus, a subscription plan that bundles cloud-based software…
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PepsiCo to divest Tropicana, Naked Juice and more
August 3, 2021
PepsiCo Inc. has entered into an agreement with PAI Partners to sell Tropicana, Naked Juice and other select juice brands across North America, and an option…
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Dog Haus hatches plant-based Beyond Chicken Tenders
August 3, 2021
Dog Haus, a fast casual restaurant known for its gourmet hot dogs, burgers and sausages, is now featuring plant-based protein items on its menu, including…
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Scooter's Coffee hires Richard Heyman as CIO
August 3, 2021
Scooter's Coffee, a fast casual chain serving hot and cold drinks, teas, smoothies and food items, has hired Richard Heyman as CIO, according to a company…
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Bluestone Lane offers mobile app for ordering
August 3, 2021
Bluestone Lane, an Australian-inspired specialty coffee roaster and café chain, recently launched a proprietary mobile app, offering dine-in ordering, native…
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Odd Burger opening in London, Ontario
August 3, 2021
Odd Burger, a vegan fast-food chain, is opening its fourth location in London, Ontario. Located at 645 Commissioners Road East, the restaurant brings the…
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