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District Taco eyeing Charlotte
February 2, 2024
Arlington, Virginia-based District Taco is expanding into the Charlotte market, marking its entry into the North Carolina region.
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Einstein Bros launching 'unlimited coffee' for loyalty members
February 2, 2024
Einstein Bros. Bagels is giving guests a budget boost with its Unlimited Free Coffee program for Shmear Society Rewards members. Over a $3 value per visit…
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Starbucks boosts Q1 2024 results, but misses expectations
January 31, 2024
Starbucks boosted its sales and earnings for Q1 2024 but cut its full year guidance after missing its sales and earnings projections. Highlights from an…
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Shake Shack, Chick N Max, Salad Collective to talk modern delivery at Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Executives from Shake Shack, Salad Collective and Chick N Max will discuss the future of delivery at the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit in Kansas…
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Why AI is 2024's top restaurant tech trend
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
14 fast casual restaurant execs reveal how they are testing artificial intelligence or robotics.
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Roots Chicken providing ownership opportunities for marginalized community members
January 31, 2024
Texas-based Roots Chicken Shak is launching a franchise model designed with a low footprint to eliminate food waste and a streamlined menu centered around chef…
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Savory invests in smoothie chain
January 31, 2024
Utah-based Savory, which funds Swig, Mo' Bettahs, Via 313, Saigon Hustle and Hash Kitchen, has partnered with the Virginia-based smoothie brand, South Block…
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Las Vegas-based fast casual gearing up for growth
January 30, 2024
Rachel's Kitchen a Las Vegas-based fast casual is leaning into franchising to expand its footprint. The 17-year-old concept with eight locations open…
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Blaze Pizza brings on CMO
January 30, 2024
Blaze Pizza has welcomed Christian Kuhn as its CMO. Kuhn will support Blaze Pizza's continued growth with enhancements to its menu, ease of ordering and…
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6 Freddy's franchisees reinvesting in brand
January 30, 2024
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has signed several multi-unit development agreements to add 30 locations to New Mexico, Texas, Idaho, Arkansas…
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Swig hires CFO to lead growth
January 30, 2024
In preparation for 2024 expansion plans, Swig has named Bill Ayers as CFO. Ayers joins Swig with over 20 years of experience in corporate finance and…
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Teriyaki Madness heading west with Chicago opening
January 29, 2024
Denver-based Teriyaki Madness, a Seattle-style Teriyaki Shop with over 140 locations, is adding Chicago to its list of cities. Franchisee Saif Khan, who moved…
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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, Connect Media
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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