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Slim Chickens heading to Liberty University
August 6, 2021
Slim Chickens, a fast casual featuring dine-in and drive-thru in the better-chicken segment, will open a location at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia…
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Panera Bread, Caribou Coffee, Einstein Bagels form fast casual powerhouse
August 6, 2021
Panera Bread, Caribou Coffee and Einstein Bros. Bagels have teamed up to create Panera Brand, boasting nearly 4,000 locations and 110,000 employees across 1…
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Pita Mediterranean Street Food debuts concession-style stands
August 6, 2021
Pita Mediterranean Street Food, a fast casual chain offering fresh, made-to-order chicken gyros, street pitas, mezza spread, rice bowls, salads and dessert…
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Instacart hires on Facebook executive as president
August 6, 2021
Instacart, an online grocery platform, has appointed Carolyn Everson as president, effective Sept. 7. Prior to joining Instacart, Everson served as VP of…
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Freebirds flying into northeast Houston this fall
August 5, 2021
Freebirds World Burrito, a fast casual restaurant serving customizable burritos, bowls, grilled meats and salads, will open in the Kingwood community in…
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Operation: Falafel opens first NYC location
August 5, 2021
AWJ Investments has opened Operation: Falafel's first international location in New York City, at 232 7th Avenue in Chelsea, Manhattan, according to a company…
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Raising Cane's enhancing employee benefits
August 5, 2021
Louisiana-based Raising Cane's, which was one of only four companies in the hospitality industry ranking among Glassdoor's 2021 "100 Best Places to Work in the…
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Why technology is the big break in tackling restaurant labor shortage
by Dinesh Saparamadu — CEO, Applova Inc.
Dinesh Saparamadu, CEO and founder of Applova Inc., shares insight on how technology, specifically automation, can be a winning solution for restaurants…
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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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