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Slim Chickens adds home state location
March 13, 2023
Slim Chickens opened last week at 401 S. Thompson St., in Springdale, Arkansas, under the direction of multi-unit operating group, Slim Chickens Support Center.
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Balance Grille inks Texas deal
March 10, 2023
On the heels of announcing its franchise launch last month, Balance Grille is entering Texas thanks to a five-store development deal for the Dallas area with…
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Pollo Campero opens in Manhattan
March 10, 2023
Pollo Campero, a Guatemalan-born fast casual brand, has opened in New York's Manhattan at 601 Eighth Ave., near Port Authority, with another slated for next…
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Dickey's scales down menu
March 10, 2023
Dickey's Barbecue Pit spent the past year collaborating with franchisees to cut its menu by 42% in an effort to combat food inflation, maintain value to guests…
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Basketball stars Anthony Davis Jr., Derrick Rose, Tim Hardaway Jr. bringing Fatburger to Illinois
March 9, 2023
FAT Brands Inc. is opening its first of many co-branded Fatburger and Buffalo's Express restaurants in Orland Park, Illinois, thanks to a partnership with…
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The Habit hires former YUM Brands exec as CMO
March 9, 2023
California-based The Habit Burger Grill has hired Jack Hinchliffe as global chief marketing officer. The former Yum Brands executive joined KFC UK and Ireland…
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Paytronix tool aims to revolutionize mobile app management
March 9, 2023
Patryonix, a guest engagement technology platform, has launched the Paytronix Mobile Experience Builder, a self-service tool that lets brands publish content…
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Detroit Wing Co hatches chicken sandwich
March 8, 2023
Detroit Wing Company has created its first two chicken sandwiches, the Classic and Honey Butter Hot. They both feature a four-ounce hand-battered and…
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March 7, 2023
In an effort to help location-based businesses unlock revenue opportunities, Uberall, a digital marketing platform, is integrating artificial intelligence and…
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Sajj Mediterranean rolls out build-your-own family meals
March 7, 2023
Sajj Mediterranean, a Bay-area based fast casual concept known for its customizable eats, has launched build-your-own family meals available online, through…
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Glory teams with QikServe to integrate cash automation with self-order kiosks
March 7, 2023
Glory Global Solutions, a provider of cash automation and recycling solutions, has teamed with QikServe Inc., a digital ordering and payment solutions provider…
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Capriotti's, Wing Zone hitting the Vegas strip
March 7, 2023
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop and Wing Zone have introduced franchise storefronts on the Las Vegas Strip in the NYNY Casino at 3790 South Las Vegas Blvd. The news…
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la Madeleine takes off from India airport
March 7, 2023
Dallas-based La Madeleine has opened its first international location in Bangalore, India, thanks to a partnership with HMS Host at the Bengaluru International…
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Chicken Salad Chick opening 2nd San Antonio location
March 7, 2023
Chicken Salad Chick is opening its second San Antonio location at 9610 State Hwy 151 Access Road in Westover Hills.
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Firehouse Subs lands at Jacksonville International Airport
March 7, 2023
HMSHost celebrated the opening this week of a Firehouse Subs at Jacksonville International Airport. Operated in partnership with Airport Concessions…
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Cafe Rio opens digital-focused location in Surprise, Arizona
March 7, 2023
Cafe Rio Mexican Grill is opening a digital location this month in Surprise, Arizona. Customers may order via the Cafe Rio App, at the drive-through or at…
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FAT Brands CEO stepping aside
March 7, 2023
FAT Brands CEO Andy Wiederhorn is leaving his role in May and will become an outside consultant and strategic adviser to the company, which owns 17 restaurant…
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March 7, 2023
Soci Inc., a marketing platform for multi-location brands, has raised $120 million to invest in a line of A.I. marketing products.
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Female-led fast casual incubator launches in NYC
March 7, 2023
Trust Bae opened this week in New York City featuring a "Japanese-style menu with Filipino flair" created by celebrity Chef Frances Tariga, who has appeared on…
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Just Salad hires former Goldman Sachs VP as CFO
March 7, 2023
Just Salad, a 70-unit chain based in New York, has hired Jared Garber, a former VP at Goldman Sachs in New York, as CFO.
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