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Wing Zone deploying kitchen robot
May 26, 2022
Wing Zone has tapped Miso Robotics to deploy the company's robot, Flippy 2, at its 20 Southern California locations to handle the frying station for chicken…
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PourMyBeverage debuts self-pour cocktail system, highlights milestones
May 26, 2022
PourMyBeverage is debuting PourMyCocktail, a next-generation dispense system to its self-pour brand portfolio that includes PourMyBeer and PourMySoda, that…
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Dine-in on growth reflects consumer breaking free from pandemic behavior
May 26, 2022
On-premise dining sales are up 46% from Q1 2022 compared to the same time last year, and takeout and delivery sales are down 7% in the same period.
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Luckin Coffee brews strong Q1 2022 sales, earnings
May 26, 2022
Luckin Coffee Inc., a pioneer in coffee vending and a competitor to Starbucks in China, reported strong Q1 2022 sales and earnings, its first positive…
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Vitality Bowls opening in Arizona
May 25, 2022
Vitality Bowls, which specializes in açaí bowls and smoothies, is entering Arizona, thanks to a deal with Gary Legumina, his sons Casey and Jake Legumina, as…
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Freebirds rolling out new prototype
by Bill Bellissimo — Founder & CEO, CrunchTime! Information Systems
May 25, 2022
Texas-based Freebirds World Burrito is unveiling a restaurant prototype this year with updated interiors, murals, seating, a patio and lighting enhancements.
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The Big Salad sold to North Carolina-based investor
May 25, 2022
North Carolina entrepreneur Brent Sheena is buying The Big Salad from founder and CEO John Bornoty, according to a company press release.
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Big Chicken on the way to Reno
May 25, 2022
Big Chicken, a fast casual chicken concept founded by Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal, has signed a franchise agreement with restaurant owner Damon Kreizenbeck…
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FAT Brands buying Nestle Toll House Cafe by Chip
May 25, 2022
Los Angeles-based FAT Brands Inc., which owns Fatburger, Fazoli's and several other brands, has agreed to acquire the franchised chain of stores known as…
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Toast enhances mobile order, pay, digital menu solutions
May 25, 2022
Toast, an all-in-one digital POS platform, has enhanced its mobile ordering, payments and digital menus solutions.
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Fries, American cuisine are tops with order-out diners
May 25, 2022
When it comes to ordering out food Americans love their fries and American cuisine. And consumers are loving delivery services, with 83% ordering delivery as…
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Kim Kardashian latest face of Beyond Meat campaign
May 24, 2022
Kim Kardashian is the latest celebrity face of a Beyond Meat campaign and has been named the company's first Chief Taste Consultant.
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Dig opens innovative concept in NYC
May 24, 2022
Dig, a vegetable-focused, multi-format restaurant group, has opened a location, Dig on 4th, at 127 4th Ave. in New York City, according to a press release.
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Kris Jenner investing in Health Nut
May 24, 2022
The Kardashian family's "momager," Kris Jenner is adding "restaurant owner" to her list of titles.
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Freddy's takes on the Dakotas
May 24, 2022
Kansas-based Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has entered North and South Dakota, expanding its presence to 36 states across the U.S.
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The Trough opening in remodeled office park
May 24, 2022
Reimagined suburban office parks have made a comeback over the last few years, so it's not surprising that Orange County, California's Centerview at Irvine…
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Revel Systems debuts integrated loyalty toolkit
May 24, 2022
Revel Systems, a cloud-native POS and business management platform, is debuting Revel Loyalty, powered by Como, an in-house loyalty system for small to…
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Majority of consumers prefer mobile app when it comes to loyalty accounts
May 24, 2022
When it comes to managing loyalty accounts, a majority, 70% of dining, grocery and convenience customers prefer to use a mobile app, but just 26% of brands…
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Starbucks pulling out of Russia after 15 years
May 23, 2022
Starbucks is ending its relationship with Russia after 15 years, according to a CNBC.com report.
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Wow Bao wins big at 2022 Fast Casual Top 100 Gala
May 23, 2022
Chicago-based Wow Bao has topped the 2022 list of Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers, making history as the first brand to ever win the honor twice. It…
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