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Starbucks, Sweetgreen leading employees to the polls
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Two fast casual brands known for leading the industry — Sweetgreen and Starbucks — are leading their employees to the polls in November.
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It's time for all-things pumpkin — again
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
As the pandemic keeps us all in a constant state of upheaval, it's therapeutic to know that we can still count on a few things. I'm looking at you, pumpkin…
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CORE appoints Sheila Bennett as executive director
August 26, 2020
Children of Restaurant Employees — CORE — a national non-profit organization that supports food and beverage service employees with children, has appointed…
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Bushi by JINYA opening second California location
August 26, 2020
More of the Los Angeles community will soon get a taste of authentic Japanese cuisine Tuesday when bushi by JINYA opens in Glendora. Located at 905 E. Arrow…
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I Heart Mac & Cheese launching flagship store in San Francisco
August 26, 2020
I Heart Mac & Cheese is opening a flagship store in San Franciso Bay, marking California's 11th location. Under the direction of first-time franchisee…
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Chipotle launches mobile trivia
August 26, 2020
Chipotle Mexican Grill fans can test their dedication to the brand by playing Chipotle IQ, a trivia game that quizzes them on the chain's sourcing…
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Muscle Maker Grill flexes on Philly
August 26, 2020
Muscle Maker Inc., the parent company of Muscle Maker Grill, Healthy Joe's and MMG Burger Bar, has signed an agreement to open two ghost kitchens by October in…
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Restaurant chain transaction decline on healthier track
August 26, 2020
Customer transaction declines at major restaurant chains improved in the week ending August 16, moving into single digits after 21 weeks of double-digit…
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Whataburger dishes it up for doggies
August 26, 2020
To celebrate National Dog Day (Aug. 26), Whataburger has added the Whataburger Pet Set to its retail lineup at Whatastore.com, according to a company press…
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Quiznos, Taco Del Mar ghosting Canada
August 25, 2020
REGO Restaurant Group, which owns Quiznos and Taco Del Mar, has partnered with Ghost Kitchen Brands to serve to-go and delivery customers in Canada. Ghost…
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Curry Up Now opening 2nd Salt Lake City unit
August 25, 2020
Curry Up Now is celebrating the grand opening of its downtown Salt Lake City location at 152 E. 200 S., Sept 1. In the coming weeks, the location will debut an…
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Portland-based salad chain expands during COVID-19
August 25, 2020
After operating five years in North Portland, Crisp Salads has added a second location on SE Division in Portland. The female-owned restaurant specializes in…
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Clean Juice hires COO
August 25, 2020
Clean Juice has hired Amanda Hall, the former SVP of franchise operations for Burn Boot Camp in Huntersville, North Carolina, as its chief operating officer…
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Panera customers using Google to place digital orders
August 25, 2020
Panera has integrated with Google Search, Google Maps and Google Assistant to make it easier for customers to place digital orders. Available at participating…
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Alfredo Rivera replaces James Dinkin as Coca-Cola North America president
August 25, 2020
Alfredo Rivera The Coca-Cola Co. has named Alfredo Rivera president of Coca-Cola North America, effective immediately, replacing James Dinkins, who is…
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Chef Antonio Magliozzi's son opening build-your-own pasta concept
August 24, 2020
Arizona will be home to a build-your-own pasta concept when Pesto Italian Eatery opens its first location this fall in Chandler.
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Juice It Up debuts redesign
August 24, 2020
Juice It Up's flagship location in Costa Mesa, California, is now open and is the concept's first to sport a refreshed store design. Located on the border of…
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Kentucky family opening Chicken Salad Chick
August 24, 2020
Chicken Salad Chick is expanding Sept. 1 in Kentucky with a restaurant in Owensboro under the direction of first-time Chicken Salad Chick franchise owners…
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Texas 'Gettin' Ziggi Wit It'
August 24, 2020
Ziggi's Coffee, which was recently ranked on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies, has signed an agreement with franchisees David and Amber…
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Sweetgreen adds former Obama adviser, Starbucks exec to board
August 24, 2020
Sweetgreen has just scored two high-profile execs to join its board of directors — President Obama's former senior adviser, Valerie Jarrett, and Cliff Burrows…
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