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Jersey Mike's raises $20M for Special Olympics
April 5, 2022
Jersey Mike's Subs and its customers raised $20 million for the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games and Special Olympics State Programs during the sandwich chain's…
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Thanx acquires ZeroStoreFront
April 5, 2022
Thanx, a loyalty and guest engagement platform, has acquired ZeroStorefront, a restaurant-focused marketing and data insights platform.
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Meet Koibito Poke in St. Louis
April 4, 2022
Koibito Poke, a four-unit chain based in Arizona, is opening two locations this summer in St. Louis.
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Qdoba rolls out cheese-encrusted quesadilla
April 4, 2022
Cheese-Crusted Quesadillas are now available at Qdoba.
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Seoul-based fried chicken chain opening 2 Colorado stores
April 4, 2022
Bb.q Chicken, a Seoul, Korea-based fried chicken chain that opened its first Colorado location last month in Aurora, will add two locations to the state by…
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Modern Market opens store with double-sided kitchen line
April 4, 2022
Modern Market Eatery, a healthy fast casual restaurant brand, is opening a restaurant in the Denver area, near the intersection of Colfax Avenue and Peoria…
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Cava partners with podcaster to develop LTOs
April 4, 2022
Washington DC-based Cava is joining forces with Emma Chamberlain, an American YouTuber, Podcaster and TikToker at the the forefront of vegetarian eating…
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Aloha Poke taps Paytronix for app, loyalty platform
April 4, 2022
Chicago-based Aloha Poke Co. has created a white-label app powered by Paytronix Systems Inc. to host its loyalty, order and delivery capabilities, Andy…
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Zaxby's, Mellow Mushroom franchisee opening Mooyah in Florida
April 1, 2022
Texas-based Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes is coming to Ocala, Florida, expanding its presence in the Sunshine State, thanks to a six-unit deal with Brad…
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I Heart Mac & Cheese opens 1st Illinois location
April 1, 2022
I Heart Mac & Cheese, a fast casual specializing in customizable, made-to-order macaroni and cheese bowls and grilled cheese sandwiches, has opened a…
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Johnny Rockets landing in Israel with 10 locations
April 1, 2022
FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands, parent company of Johnny Rockets and 16 other restaurant concepts, has signed a development deal to expand into Israel…
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Green District opening in Indiana
March 31, 2022
Green District, a Louisville-based fast casual salad concept, is opening Saturday at 4227 Town Center Blvd., in Jeffersonville, Indiana, according to a company…
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Dickey's plans to hit Toronto
March 31, 2022
Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants has signed a franchise agreement to bring the brand's fare to Toronto, according to a company press release.
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Chipotle testing RFID tech to track inventory
March 31, 2022
Chipotle Mexican Grill is testing radio-frequency identification technology to enhance its traceability and inventory systems at its Chicago distribution…
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Genghis Grill giving franchise incentives
March 30, 2022
Genghis Grill has announced single and multi-unit franchisee incentives, including a reduced franchise fee of $5,000 per location, $0 in development fees…
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Bad Ass Coffee debuting double drive-thru format
March 30, 2022
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii is opening its first location featuring double drive-thru lanes. The 1,800 square-foot store will debut in Q3 in Hendersonville…
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Huey Magoo's lands in Montgomery, Alabama
March 30, 2022
Huey Magoo's, the "Filet Mignon Of Chicken," will celebrate the opening of its first Montgomery, Alabama location with a grand opening on Wednesday, according…
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Freebirds World Burrito to open 5 Texas locations
March 30, 2022
Freebirds World Burrito plans to open five more Texas locations in Dripping Springs, Katy, Conroe, Murphy, and Kyle as part of a push to double in size over…
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NRA applauds workforce advancement initiative
March 30, 2022
The National Restaurant Association is supporting a program, The Essential Workers for Economic Advancement, created under the Essential Workers for Economic…
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Your Pie adds 14-inch pizzas to menu
March 29, 2022
Fast casual pizza franchise Your Pie has added 14-inch large pizzas to its menu, according to a press release.
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