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Cowboy Chicken urges Parkinson's disease donations after founder's death
October 21, 2020
Philip "Cowboy Phil" Sanders, founder of Dallas-based, Cowboy Chicken, died Sept. 12 at the age of 85 following his battle with Parkinson's disease. Sanders…
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Fresh&co intros catering website
October 21, 2020
Fresh&co, a fast casual restaurant chain based in New York, has launched its catering website. The fresh&co catering website will provide local and…
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Chowbotics offers contactless ordering and video interface
October 21, 2020
Chowbotics has unveiled new technological developments for its fresh food robot, Sally, including a mobile app for contactless ordering, in response to…
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NRA, ServSafe update operating guidelines
October 21, 2020
The National Restaurant Association and ServSafe today released an updated version of the NRA's guidelines for safe operation during the pandemic. Renamed…
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HMS Host COO to restaurateurs: Stop trying to do it all
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
HMS Host COO Joe Thornton relayed a case study around his experience transforming Jamba as a prime example of how restaurant leaders can be more effective by…
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Farmer Boys opening in Huntington Beach
October 20, 2020
Farmer Boys, a Southern California-based fast casual concept known for its burgers, is opening in Huntington Beach next month at 6962 Edinger Ave.
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Chipotle leader talks relevancy, experience, cultivating a better world
by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media
In the opening keynote at this week's Fast Casual Executive Summit, Scott Boatwright, Chipotle Mexican Grill's chief restaurant officer, shared insight on the…
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The Stand expanding in Texas
October 20, 2020
The Stand, a Southern California-based fast casual concept focused on redefining American classics, is opening 15 to 20 locations over the next few years in…
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Starbucks New Zealand owner buys Burger King New Zealand
October 20, 2020
Tahua Partners — which owns the Starbucks franchise in New Zealand — will buy Burger King New Zealand. Antares Restaurant Group currently owns the chain in the…
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Why body cameras are essential for essential workers
With reports of interference, aggression and even violence against essential workers increasing, and the all too real risk of contamination through human…
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NYC's Bluestone serving as Movember hub
October 20, 2020
Bluestone Lane, a New York-based coffee chain specializing in Australian coffee, is serving as an official meeting hub of the Movember movement, a global…
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Smoothie King CEO appearing on 'Undercover Boss'
October 20, 2020
With a disguise that included shoulder-length hair, a Van Dyke-style beard, a Hawaiian shirt, black chinos and checkered Vans, Smoothie King CEO Wan Kim got a…
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Chicken Salad Chick propels Southeast expansion
October 19, 2020
Chicken Salad Chick is expanding in Arkansas with its newest restaurant in Conway. With openings in Tennessee, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Florida…
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Pandemic not slowing German Doner Kebab's growth plans
October 19, 2020
German Doner Kebab is forging ahead with its growth plans during the pandemic, bringing nearly 500 jobs and opening 12 locations in the United Kingdom by…
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5 ways smart technology can keep your food supply safe
Smart technologies can help your business retain high-quality food standards without exhaustive manual intervention.
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Dave's Hot Chicken adds 3 execs to leadership team
October 19, 2020
Dave's Hot Chicken, a Los Angeles-based street food concept, has hired Ryan Crumley as chief development officer. Formerly serving in a similar position at…
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Sysco taps CVS exec Sansone as EVP/CCO
October 16, 2020
Judith Sansone Sysco Corp. has named Judith Sansone executive vice president and chief commercial officer, effective Oct. 26, 2020, according to a…
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COVID-19 kills Coca-Cola’s Tab
October 16, 2020
Tab, Coca-Cola's first diet cola, has fallen victim to the soda giant's plans to reduce its 500 brands in response to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a…
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BurgerFi taps former Burger King exec as CEO
October 16, 2020
BurgerFi International has named Julio Ramirez as CEO, according to a press release from Opes Acquisition Corp., the company acquiring the 150-unit burger…
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