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Sweetgreen makes Seattle debut
January 26, 2024
Sweetgreen, based in Los Angeles, entered the Seattle market on Jan. 16 when it opened in The Village at Totem Lake in Kirkland.
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Ohio franchisee opening 25 Slim Chickens
January 26, 2024
Arkansas-based Slim Chickens has inked a deal to add 25 locations in Columbus, Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio, with Dan McGrath, president of Big Star Chicken…
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Black Rock Coffee brewing Arizona expansion plans
January 25, 2024
Black Rock Coffee Bar is adding its eighth location Friday to Mesa, Arizona, accelerating its growth in the state, which is home to 39 cafes.
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BurgerFi launches 'Yes, Chef' burger
January 25, 2024
Inspired by a scene from the movie "The Menu," BurgerFi has created the "Yes, Chef" burger, featuring two Angus Beef patties hand-smashed with chargrilled…
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Budderfly secures $400M to fuel clean energy technology adoption
January 25, 2024
Budderfly, a sustainability partner for commercial businesses with repeatable footprints, has secured $400 million to help fund its next stage of growth and to…
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L&L Hawaiian Barbecue CEO talks diversity, equity and inclusion
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
On this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Wolf Detwiler, managing editor of Networld Media Group, talks to L&L Hawaiian Barbecue…
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Jersey Mike's using AI to answer all calls
January 24, 2024
Jersey Mike's Subs is relying on a voice AI ordering system created by SoundHound AI to take phone orders. Optimized for natural human speech, customers won't…
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Aniai closes $12M in funding
January 24, 2024
New York City-based Aniai, a robotic company and provider of kitchen solutions, has secured a $12 million pre-Series A funding round.
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Chipotle adds 19K jobs
January 24, 2024
Chipotle Mexian Grill is looking to hire 19,000 employees for its upcoming "burrito season," the company's busiest time of year running from March to May…
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Craveworthy Brands investing in Dirty Dough Cookies
January 24, 2024
Craveworthy Brands, the platform company behind Wing It On, The Budlong, Krafted Burger + Tap, Genghis Grill, BD's Mongolian Grill, Flat Top Grill, Lucky Cat…
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Applebee's, Mooyah, The Great Greek analyzing CX data to increase comp sales
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Executives from Applebee's, Mooyah and The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill reveal how their teams use customer data to increase traffic.
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Jimmy John's going global
January 23, 2024
Jimmy John's is going global, opening soon in Canada and Latin America, according to a press release from the chain's parent company, Inspire Brands.
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Mo'Bettahs expanding in North Texas
January 23, 2024
McKinney, Texas, will be home to Mo' Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food when a store opens Friday at 6201 South Custer Road, across from PJ's Coffee and near TPC…
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Potbelly adding nearly 200 locations
January 23, 2024
Potbelly Corp. is gearing up for growth with the signing of 192 development commitments.
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Beans & Brews taking on Texas
January 22, 2024
Utah-based Beans & Brews Coffeehouse, a drive-thru coffee franchise, is opening the first of three Texas locations Saturday in San Antonio at 6507 W. Loop…
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Slim Chickens continues Kentucky expansion
January 22, 2024
Slim Chickens is continuing its Kentucky expansion when it opens Saturday at 2897 Richmond Road in Lexington under the direction of Houchens Food Group, a…
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Fast casual Thai concept gearing up for franchising
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
GAI NYC specializes in Khao Mun Gai, a chicken rice dish popular in Southeast Asia.
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Swig hires director of people
January 22, 2024
Utah-based Swig, the Home of the Original Dirty Soda, has named Angela Kavanaugh its director of People and Culture. Previously, Kavanaugh oversaw similar…
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Pepper Lunch signs multi-unit development deal for Utah
January 19, 2024
Pepper Lunch, a Japanese-born fast casual with over 500 locations in 15 countries, has signed its fourth major development agreement for North America since…
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Blaze Pizza adds meatballs to menu
January 19, 2024
Blaze Fast Fire'd Pizza has added Fast Fire'd Meatballs to its menu. The meatballs are served with the brand's house-made red sauce and topped with Ricotta and…
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