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FDA warns restaurants about using bulk-purchased hard-cooked eggs
December 27, 2019
The hard-boiled egg recall that started on Dec. 23 is expanding to include all of Almark Foods' hard-boiled eggs processed at its Gainesville, Georgia…
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Keto, paleo diners focus of El Pollo Loco bowls
December 26, 2019
El Pollo Loco has expanded its so-called "better-for-you menu" by adding a line of Pollo Fit Bowls. The brand said that its data indicates that while 95% of…
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Jollibee opens doors to first Saskatchewan store
December 23, 2019
This week Jollibee opened the doors to its first store in Saskatchewan, which marks its 48th location in North America.
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How to avoid unnecessarily costly construction
by Brie Carlson — AIA, Associate Partner, starrdesign
Brie Carlson, associate partner at Starr Design, discusses why investing in an architect during the construction process could save you thousands.
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Starbucks pays up to settle labor suit
December 20, 2019
Chipotle isn't the only major fast casual chain battling labor disputes this week in New York. Starbucks Corp will pay $176,000 in restitution to employees to…
read nowFazoli's fuels Florida growth with Tampa deal
December 20, 2019
Fazoli's is continuing to expand its Florida footprint via an agreement with Franchisee Carlos L. Saenz to bring five restaurants in 2021 to the Tampa area, in…
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Chipotle violated US labor laws, says NLRB
December 20, 2019
Chipotle Mexican Grill is facing allegations that it fired a New York employee in retaliation for complaining about workplace problems and trying to organize…
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Kat Cole keynoting 2020 Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit
December 19, 2019
Kat Cole, COO and president, North America of FOCUS Brands — parent company of Jamba, Carvel, Cinnabon, Schlotzsky's, Moe's Southwest Grill, Auntie Anne's, and…
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Can Chipotle's new design support its billion-dollar digital business?
December 19, 2019
Chipotle Mexican Grill is testing a new restaurant design to better support its billion-dollar digital business. In-restaurant features are being installed to…
read nowSaladworks growing North Carolina presence
December 19, 2019
Saladworks is looking to expand across North Carolina and has already signed two major deals for the Charlotte and Raleigh area. NFL cornerback and free agent…
read nowPeet's Coffee merging wtih Jacobs Douwe Egberts, exploring IPO
December 18, 2019
Berkeley, California-based Peet's Coffee has joined forces with Netherlands-based Jacobs Douwe Egberts to explore an IPO. The company — now called JDE Peet's …
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Slim Chickens hits 100th unit
December 18, 2019
Six years into franchising, Slim Chickens has opened its 100th location. Over the past 12 months, the brand has celebrated nearly 20 franchise openings…
read nowJollibee expands Canadian footprint
December 18, 2019
Jollibee is opening its first Saskatchewan, Canada store, and doors to its fourth location in Ontario, Canada this month.
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Pieology goes 'whole-hog' this holiday
December 18, 2019
Pieology is pigging out this holiday with its Sweet & Smoky BBQ Pulled Pork Pizza LTO that includes hand-shredded pulled pork, red onions, cilantro and the…
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Artichoke Basille's to hit Times Square
December 18, 2019
Artichoke Basille's Pizza is hitting the square, as in Time Square, when it opens just a few blocks away from the Big Apple's big meeting spot later this month…
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The Halal Guys expands in Atlanta area
December 17, 2019
The Halal Guys is continuing its expansion across the Atlanta area with a location at 3455 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., in Duluth, Georgia.
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Gloria Jean's opens drive-thru unit in Illinois
December 17, 2019
Gloria Jean's Coffees has opened its latest drive-thru location in Homewood, Illinois. Located in Cherry Creek Plaza on the corner of Governors Highway and…
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Huey Magoo's opens in Sunrise, Florida
December 17, 2019
Just a few weeks following the opening of Central Florida-based Huey Magoo's first restaurant in Georgia, the brand opened its first unit in Sunrise, Florida…
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Dill & Parsley launches digital loyalty and mobile ordering
December 17, 2019
Dill & Parsley, a fast casual restaurant group based in New York, said it launched a new digital loyalty and mobile ordering app.
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Mutts Cantina opening in Allen, Texas
December 17, 2019
Mutts Canine Cantina is opening next year in Allen,Texas, via a partnership with Franchisee Pavan Shree. The restaurant and dog park concept will be within the…
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