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Ellianos Coffee adding to Florida footprint
February 20, 2024
Ellianos Coffee, a drive-thru specialty coffee brand, has opened in Marianna, Florida, at 2095 Hwy 71, and is owned and operated by the same team as the…
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Slim Chickens franchisee opening 10th location
February 20, 2024
Arkansas-based Slim Chickens is continuing its Kentucky expansion with an opening next month in Owensboro at 3724 Frederica St., under the direction of the…
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Canadian fast casual deploying Revel POS platform in 225 stores
February 20, 2024
Canada-based Lazeez Shawarma is deploying the Revel POS platform at its 225 locations in hopes of supporting future growth.
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At the Watercooler with Tal Clark of Instant Financial
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Tal Clark, CEO of Instant Financial, joined a start up team in the fintech space to be involved with businesses that create solutions focused on improving the…
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Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ expands food trucks in multiple states
February 19, 2024
Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ, a fast casual franchise, plans to expand its food truck presence in New Jersey, North and South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Tennessee…
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Naf Naf Grill making Charlotte debut
February 19, 2024
Naf Naf Grill, a Middle Eastern fast casual restaurant, is making its North Carolina debut in Charlotte at 10706 Providence Road.
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How disinfectant wipes can improve foodservice cleanliness, training
by Fast Casual
The advent of single-use, disposable wipes has revolutionized the way that cleaning and sanitation practices are carried out in the foodservice industry…
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Black Rock Coffee takes on Texas expansion
February 19, 2024
Montgomery, Texas, residents will notice that Black Rock Coffee Bar, 8784 Hwy., 105 W. Suite 100 at the intersection of Highway 105 and Walden, opened its…
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Former Subway executive leading franchise sales at Chick N Max
February 19, 2024
Wichita-based Chick N Max, a fast casual chain specializing in chef-crafted sandwiches and almond-wood smoked wings and tenders, has hired former Subway…
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Chopt betting on 'digital-only' model
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Chopt, a nearly 90-unit chain based in New York is adding a third "digital-forward restaurant" featuring self-order kiosks from Bite.
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Starbucks stores becoming more inclusive
February 16, 2024
Thanks to its "Inclusive Spaces Framework," Starbucks' store experience will be more accessible and inclusive for all employees, customers and communities.
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Pasta-focused fast casual opening in Boston
February 15, 2024
Husband-wife Billy and Eva Axiotis are teaming up to open BE Pasta Bar, a fast casual pasta shop next month in Boston at 1026 Commonwealth Ave. The BE in the…
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Craveworthy launches equity crowdfunding campaign
February 15, 2024
Craveworthy Brands, the fast casual restaurant platform company behind several brands including Dirty Dough, Genghis Grill, BD's Mongolian Grill, has launched…
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February 15, 2024
When SSCP, owner of Cici's Pizza, Applebee's and Sonic Drive-In, acquired Corner Bakery Cafe last June for $15 million, its goal was to stabilize the brand and…
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Jersey Mike’s Subs taps guest-facing tablet to boost transaction time, engagement
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Jersey Mike's Subs developed a customer facing tablet that allows the guest to review their order, pay, sign up for loyalty rewards and view marketing messages.
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At the Watercooler with Peter Vogel of vLoyalty
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Peter Vogel, CRO at vLoyalty, says loyalty programs don't have to be complicated to be effective.
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Bad Ass Coffee bets on Las Vegas
February 13, 2024
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii is brewing up expansion in the Southwest with a three-store agreement in Las Vegas, which follows two recent multi-unit deals in…
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Orange Leaf, Smoothie Factory + Kitchen sign Texas deals
February 13, 2024
BRIX Holdings, a Dallas-based multi-brand franchising company, has signed four franchise agreements to open Orange Leaf and Smoothie Factory + Kitchen…
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New York Fries adds 2nd US location
February 13, 2024
New York Fries, a fresh-cut fries concept with 100 restaurants across Canada and 25 throughout the Middle East, has opened a corporate-owned location at Menlo…
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Black Rock opens 3rd Arizona store
February 13, 2024
Glendale, Arizona, is home to a Black Rock Coffee Bar at 8325 W. Northern Ave., which opened Monday marking its third location in the area.
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