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Pepsi offers S’mores Collection to kick off summer’s end
September 22, 2022
Pepsi will debut its Pepsi S'mores Collection today, the last day of summer, the company announced in an email.
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Slim Chickens expanding in Kentucky
September 21, 2022
Slim Chickens is adding 29 stores in Kentucky, with longtime franchisee Harold Wallace spearheading the expansion alongside Houchens Food Group, which operates…
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WaBa Grill thriving in California
September 21, 2022
WaBa Grill is growing its footprint throughout California by opening up to 20 locations from Fresno to Sacramento.
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Mendocino Farms taking on Seattle
September 21, 2022
Mendocino Farms, a California-born fast casual concept serving seasonal sandwiches and salads, is opening two Seattle units next year
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Fat Brands signs 6-unit deal for Sacramento
September 21, 2022
FAT Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger and Buffalo's Express, will open six franchised locations in the Sacramento area in partnership with franchisee…
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Dickey's retail line available in Hawaii supermarkets
September 21, 2022
After reporting solid sales of its bake-in-a-bag ribs at grocery stores in Puerto Rico and Hong Kong, Dickey's Barbecue Pit will test them in Times…
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Chicken Guy launches catering menu
September 21, 2022
Orlando-based Chicken Guy has created a catering menu for its two Tennesse locations in Nashville and Gatlinburg. In partnership with Chef, author and Emmy…
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Roll-Em-Up Taquitos adds rewards platform
September 20, 2022
Roll-Em-Up Taquitos has launched its first digital application, the O.G. Taquito App & Rewards, which allows guests to browse menu offerings and place…
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How Starbucks is transforming customer engagement with AI-powered personalization
September 20, 2022
Can AI help your restaurant? Starbucks says yes. The brand created an AI recommendation engine called Deepbrew to offer guests a more personalized experience.
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Panera Bread giving loyalty members more control over rewards
September 20, 2022
Panera Bread has enhanced its MyPanera Loyalty Program by allowing members to select their rewards from multiple options as opposed to a single, pre-selected…
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Farmer Boys opening 2nd Arizona location
September 20, 2022
Farmer Boys, a Southern California-based burger concept, will open its second Arizona location in October. The store is in Tolleson at 1220 South 83rd Ave. and…
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Salad Collective acquires Tokyo Joe's
September 20, 2022
Salad Collective, the Golden, Colorado-based parent company of Mad Greens and Snappy Salads, has acquired Tokyo Joe's and will continue to accentuate its…
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Pokemoto accelerating Philly expansion
September 19, 2022
Pokemoto Hawaiian Poke, owned by Muscle Maker Inc., has signed an agreement with a franchisee in Allentown, Pennsylvania, marking its 45th deal overall and…
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Dillas Quesadillas hires former Raising Cane's marketing exec
September 19, 2022
Dillas Quesadillas, a North Texas-based restaurant chain featuring cooked-to-order quesadillas and scratch-made dipping sauces, has hired Adam Reed as its…
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Congo welcomes Fatburger, Buffalo's Express
September 19, 2022
The Democratic Republic of Congo is home to its first Fatburger and Buffalo's Express co-branded unit in Kinshasa, according to a press release from the…
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Teriyaki Madness ending summer with 91 signed deals
September 16, 2022
Since the beginning of the year, Colorado-based Teriyaki Madness has sold 91 units among 27 first-time franchisees, opening 18 shops with plans to add 16 by…
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Fatburger, Buffalo's Express making DC debut
September 16, 2022
FAT Brands Inc. is opening its first co-branded Fatburger and Buffalo's Express restaurant in Northern Virginia, at 8097 Sudley Road in Manassas. It offers the…
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Cafe Rio opening Denver stores
September 16, 2022
Cafe Rio Mexican Grill is opening two Denver-area locations this fall: Greenwood Village on Sept. 30, and Highlands Ranch in December.
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POS market to rise 7.4% by 2029
September 16, 2022
The restaurant POS software market was valued at $15.3 million in 2021 and is expected to reach $26.94 million by 2029, registering a CAGR of 7.4% during…
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Webinar explores how Mr. Pickle's uses tech to succeed in industry
September 16, 2022
Restaurants are looking for ways to get ahead in a competitive market. This is even more critical when a brand supports franchises wile also juggling corporate…
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