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Sweet Paris opens in Minnesota's Mall of America
June 19, 2024
Houston-based Sweet Paris Creperie & Cafe, specializing in sweet and savory crepes and hot drinks, has opened within the Mall of America in Bloomington…
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Operators report correlation between profitability increases, technology deployments
June 19, 2024
Known for operating on notoriously thin profit margins, the restaurant industry faces a triple threat of rising costs, increasing regulations and reduced…
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Thanx partners with Bite to enhance QSR, fast casual restaurant experience
June 18, 2024
Thanx, a guest engagement and retention platform for restaurants, is partnering with Bite, a provider of intelligent kiosk solutions for fast-casual and QSR…
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How to improve mobile food businesses with electric batteries
June 18, 2024
Many food trucks run on generators, but these devices are loud, expensive to repair and not environmentally friendly. A webinar, hosted on Food Truck Operator…
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Former Starbucks executive joins Smashburger as CMO
June 18, 2024
Denver-based Smashburger has hired former Starbucks Thomas Prather as CMO.
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Dig promotes 2 VPs to c-suite
June 18, 2024
Dig, serving scratch-cooked comfort food, has appointed Jessica Serrano as chief marketing officer and Jasmine Chiaramonte as chief financial officer.
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Qdoba issuing $100K to franchisees opening by 2026
June 17, 2024
Qdoba, which plans to double its footprint over the next seven years, is giving qualified candidates $100,000 in cash after opening stores by September 2026.
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Restaurant marketing: 6 ways to win media attention
by Kate Finley — Founder, President, Belle Communication
Earnings reports will always stand out, but even grand openings are no longer a coverage guarantee. When announcements are few and far between or stories fall…
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Honeygrow opens 9th Maryland store
June 17, 2024
Honeygrow, a Philadelphia-based fast casual restaurant serving made-to-order stir-fry, salads and honeybars, has opened in Columbia, Maryland, at 6131 Columbia…
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Shake Shack names Stephanie Sentell as COO
June 17, 2024
Shake Shack Inc. has appointed Stephanie Sentell to the role of COO, effective July 1, 2024. A 23-year industry restaurant executive, Sentell most recently…
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Wow Bao now available in Meijer, Giant Food stores
June 17, 2024
Wow Bao has partnered with grocers Meijer and Ahold Delhaize to offer its frozen food offerings in Michigan-based Meijer stores and at Hannaford, Giant Company…
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Former Panera, CoreLife exec joins Noodles & Co
June 14, 2024
Noodles & Co. has hired Panera Bread's former chief concept officer, Scott Davis, as CCO.
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Dave's Hot Chicken joins Botrista's board
June 14, 2024
Botrista, a beverage platform allowing restaurants to serve beverages, has added Dave's Hot Chicken COO and President Jim Bitticks to its board of advisers.
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Shake Shack launches summer merch
June 13, 2024
Shake Shack is launching summer merchandise: A T-shirt designed in collaboration with NYC artist Spencer Gabor, a tote bag and a Nalgene water bottle.
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Gyro Republic heading to Missouri City, Texas
June 13, 2024
Houston-based Gyro Republic is opening its first franchise in Missouri City, Texas, marking its fourth location.
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Webinar to deliver mobile battery 101 for restaurants, food trucks
June 12, 2024
Many food trucks and mobile food businesses are turning away from generators to a cleaner option: batteries. A free webinar hosted by Food Truck Operator and…
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Study reveals how restaurants can increase profits with online orders, in-house food delivery
June 12, 2024
A study by POS software provider HungerRush highlighted the importance of restaurants capitalizing on online ordering and in-house delivery trends to maximize…
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Italy-based Rosso Pomodoro expands into US
June 12, 2024
Rosso Pomodoro, Italy's largest Neapolitan pizza franchise, is launching franchise opportunities in the United States, offering entrepreneurs a chance to bring…
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Hungry Howie's Gen Z franchisee brings fresh perspective, new ideas to table
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Podcast host Mandy Detwiler talks to Hungry Howie's franchisee Rebecca Shannon, a Gen Z whose store is in Michigan. Shannon uses technology and innovation to…
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To-go packaging revolution: 5 must-haves for the modern eater
by Tomia Smith — Vice President, National Account Sales, Sabert Corporation
Sales of prepared foods and ready-to-eat meals have surged, forcing operators to adapt their packaging solutions to meet the needs of on-the-go consumers.
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