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Pieology signs 'major' expansion deal in China
October 24, 2019
California-based, Pieology announced a major strategic alliance into China, with Shanghai-based TZG Partners. Along with other franchisees in Mexico and Spain…
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&pizza gives late-night DC employees discounted rides home, via Lyft
October 24, 2019
Lyft and &pizza are partnering to bring &pizza employees in Washington, D.C. a reliable late-night transit option. The Lyft for Late Nights program — a…
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Mutts signs Texas breakout deal to open three dog friendly restaurants in Denver
October 23, 2019
Mutts Canine Cantina, a pooch friendly restaurant and dog park chain, announced an exclusive deal to expand beyond the state of Texas with three new franchise…
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Tocaya Organica enters exclusive delivery partnership with Postmates in LA
October 23, 2019
Tocaya Organica announced an agreement with Postmates to become its exclusive on demand delivery partner in Los Angeles.
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Garbanzo Mediterranean opening first Boston restaurant
October 23, 2019
Come this winter New England will be home to its first Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh restaurant as the brand plans to open in Boston at 134 Boylston Street.
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Zoup opens in Ballston, Virginia
October 23, 2019
Zoup Eatery is open for business in Ballston, Virginia, on North Fairfax Drive. It is the first Arlington location for the brand, according to a press release.
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Veggie Grill rolls out farmhouse themed design nationwide
October 23, 2019
Veggie Grill recently opened its new farmhouse-themed store design at locations in Toluca Lake, California, and Harvard Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and…
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DoorDash adds plant-based search capability
October 23, 2019
Impossible Foods, creator of the plant-based Impossible Burger, now has a custom cuisine carousel on DoorDash, according to a company press release. It…
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Lavu, Omnivore partner to streamline restaurant ops
October 23, 2019
Mobile POS provider, Lavu, has partnered with universal third-party restaurant app connection, Omnivore, to allow clients to streamline operations with their…
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Henny Penny expanding world headquarters
October 23, 2019
Henny Penny, a manufacturer of foodservice equipment for restaurant operators, is adding 150,000 square feet to its world headquarters in Eaton, Ohio, a 35…
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Moe's Southwest Grill enters Minnesota
October 23, 2019
Moe's Southwest Grill has opened its first restaurant in the state of Minnesota inside the St. Paul airport between Terminals E and F, according to a company…
read nowFormer MLB Pitcher Todd Stottlemyre franchising poke concept
October 23, 2019
Koi Poke, a six-unit poke fast casual concept based in Arizona, is launching a national franchise platform under the name, Koibito Poke. Former Major League…
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Your Pie adds CMO, training chief + 9 stores in Q3
October 22, 2019
Fast casual pizza brand, Your Pie, has hired a former Yum, Arby's and Tropical Smoothie executive to lead its marketing efforts. Lisa Dimson will assume the…
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Paris Baguette opens second store in Virginia
October 22, 2019
International bakery chain Paris Baguette has opened a store at 11200 Main Street, as part of Korean grocery H-Mart, in Fairfax, Virginia.
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Blaze opens 11th North Carolina store
October 22, 2019
Blaze Fast Fired Pizza will open on West Wendover Avenue in Greensboro, North Carolina on Oct. 24 with free 11-inch build-your-own the next day for those who…
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Revel joins 7Shifts to sync labor management with sales
October 22, 2019
Cloud-based POS provider, Revel Systems, has joined with restaurant labor management solution company, 7shifts, to create a way for operators to synchronize…
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Big franchise growth ahead for Slim Chickens
October 21, 2019
Slim Chickens has a goal to hit 600 locations in the next decade and is making fast track on the initiative with seven multi-unit franchise agreements totaling…
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Austin food trailer delights FCES attendees
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The Paperboy food trailer has gained a significant following in Austin thanks to its locally sourced food. In four years, the business has added a second…
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October 21, 2019
Restaurant analytics company, Revenue Management Solutions, has launched an SaaS application called metiRi that gathers, consolidates, standardizes and…
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8 foodservice innovations that should be on your radar
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Check out eight innovative foodservice products designed to make operating a restaurant a little easier and energy efficient.
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