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Shawarma Press opens 2nd location within Walmart
January 20, 2022
Shawarma Press has opened its second of seven locations planned within Walmart stores.
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Former Starbucks president joins Australian-inspired coffee chain
January 20, 2022
Bluestone Lane, an Australian-inspired specialty coffee roaster, cafe and lifestyle brand, has appointed Jim Alling to its board of directors. The former…
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Scooter's names VP of Construction
January 20, 2022
To support Scooter's Coffee growth plans, Pat Sardo has joined the company as VP of construction and will oversee franchise construction from real estate…
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Capital Tacos launches franchising plans
January 20, 2022
Tampa-based Capital Tacos is ready to franchise.
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&pizza partners with Playmaker for college athlete NIL partnerships
January 20, 2022
Sports media and talent management brand Playmaker has announced the launch of its college athlete NIL partnership with &pizza, according to a press…
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Luckin Coffee to relist shares in the US
January 20, 2022
Luckin Coffee, a pioneer in coffee vending and a competitor to Starbucks in China that filed for bankruptcy protection in 2021, intends to relist its shares in…
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Starbucks reverses vaccination requirement
January 20, 2022
Starbucks' 200,000 workers won't have to show proof of vaccination for COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing, a reversal of the company's policy outlined two…
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Ballard Brands, The Garces Restaurant Group franchising Buena Onda
January 19, 2022
Ballard Brands, which owns PJ's Coffee of New Orleans and WOW American Eats, has partnered with The Garces Restaurant Group, to expand Buena Onda, a taqueria…
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El Pollo Loco eyeing Oklahoma for expansion
January 19, 2022
El Pollo Loco Inc. is eyeing Oklahoma City as part of its next wave of expansion. Company plans call for as many as five restaurants in the metro area over the…
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Foodservice, vending groups urge feds to restore employee retention tax credit
January 19, 2022
The National Restaurant Association and the National Automatic Merchandising Association were among 51 trade associations that sent a letter urging the Biden…
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Newk's launching loyalty program
January 18, 2022
In celebration of Newk's launching its first loyalty rewards program, the chain is giving customers who sign up between now and March 6 a chance to win $10,000.
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WOWorks names CDO
January 18, 2022
WOWorks, the holding company of Saladworks, Frutta Bowls, Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh and The Simple Greek, has hired Brian Farris as chief development…
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Cheba Hut raising funds for Last Prisoner Project
January 18, 2022
Although an increasing number of states across the country have decriminalized the sale, use and possession of cannabis, thousands of Americans are still…
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Italy’s Poke House invests in Sweetfin
January 18, 2022
European foodtech company Poke House has invested in Sweetfin, a 14-unit Los Angeles-based poke brand. Poke House, which has over 75 restaurants in Italy…
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Peet's Coffee achieves 100% water processing for decaffeinated drinks
January 18, 2022
As decaffeinated coffee consumption increases at the start of the year, Peet's Coffee has transitioned to water processing across its line of decaffeinated…
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Mendocino Farms reveals brand refresh
January 18, 2022
California-based Mendocino Farms, which serves sandwiches and salads, has rebranded to focus on "reimagining the intersection of food and community," CEO Kevin…
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I Heart Mac & Cheese entering 10 states in 2022
January 17, 2022
Florida-based I Heart Mac & Cheese signed 47 franchise agreements in 2021 and will open over 75 stores in 2022, entering Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona…
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Roll-Em-Up Taquitos signs 6-unit deal
January 17, 2022
California-based Roll-Em-Up Taquitos has signed a deal with Chris Concepcion to bring six locations into Ventura County and Glendale, with the first set to…
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Tokyo restaurant chain installs vending machines for take-home sales
January 17, 2022
A Tokyo restaurant chain specializing in noodle dishes has installed vending machines at 26 outlets offering frozen versions of its products for take-home…
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Choppaluna opening in Scotland
January 17, 2022
London-based Choppaluna, owned by Hero Brands Group, is opening a location this year in Glasgow, Scotland's business district.
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