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Bonchon ends 2021 on high note
January 17, 2022
For Bonchon, a global restaurant concept known for Korean fried chicken, 2021 was a year filled with growth and positive sales figures.
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'America's drive-thru capital' hosting Fast Casual Exec Summit
January 14, 2022
Indianapolis is "America's drive-thru capital," according to Chrysler Capital, which analyzed data to reveal which U.S. cities were the best for drive-thrus…
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315-unit deal in the works for Roll-Em-Up Taquitos
January 14, 2022
Roll-Em-Up Taquitos is rolling out a deal with restaurant operators David Weaver and Blake Terry to bring 315 locations to Texas and Oklahoma. The agreement…
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Brooklyn Dumpling Shop opening in Philly
January 14, 2022
Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, a dumpling automat concept, is set to bring automat technology home with the signing of a multi-unit franchise deal in Philadelphia.
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Hopdoddy acquires Texas-based burger joint
January 13, 2022
Austin's Hopdoddy Burger Bar has acquired Grub Burger Bar, an 18-unit, Bryan, Texas-based brand that serves burgers, hand-spun shakes and cocktails.
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Chipotle featuring Olympians' favorite menu items
January 13, 2022
Chipotle Mexican Grill has launched the second iteration of its Team Chipotle Menu, which features the go-to orders of American winter athletes and Chipotle…
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&pizza to continue New Jersey expansion
January 13, 2022
Fast-casual pizza chain &pizza will continue its New Jersey expansion with three proposed locations, according to a NJ.com report.
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WOWorks hits 2021 growth spurt
January 13, 2022
WOWorks, which is made up of Saladworks, Frutta Bowls, Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh and The Simple Greek, added 60 restaurants and signed 28 franchise…
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Parent company of Red Mango, Orange Leaf names president
January 13, 2022
JAMCO Interests operating partner Sherif Mityasto can now add president to his resume. The former chief experience officer for TGI Fridays is now overseeing…
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Former Astros pitcher adds to his Ike's Love & Sandwiches lineup
January 13, 2022
Ike's Love & Sandwiches has opened its second Houston location (2518 A Rice Blvd) in partnership with Mark Appel, a former pitcher for the Houston Astros.
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Slim Chickens ends 2021 with 350 signed agreements
January 12, 2022
Fayetteville, Arkansas-based Slim Chickens closed out 2021 by signing more development deals — 350 — than ever and also opened nearly 40 locations, including…
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Cheech creates ghost kitchen with 'stoners' in mind
January 12, 2022
Now that the recreational use of cannabis is legalized in 18 states, celebrity weed-enthusiast Cheech Marin, of "Cheech & Chong" fame has teamed up Chef…
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Voodoo Doughnut sets up shop in Washington
January 12, 2022
Portland's Voodoo Doughnut opened the doors this week to a shop in Vancouver, Washington, at 8203 NE Vancouver Mall Dr., marking the brand's 12th unit but…
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ItsaCheckmate expands partnership with Grubhub
January 12, 2022
ItsaCheckmate, a technology provider for streamlining digital orders and menus, is expanding its partnership with online food delivery marketplace Grubhub.
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Starbucks to spend $1.5B with diverse suppliers by 2030
January 11, 2022
Starbucks announced Tuesday that it would spend $1.5 billion with diverse suppliers as part of its focus on advancing racial and social equity. In FY21, the…
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Dunkin' franchisees bringing Curry Up Now to North Carolina
January 11, 2022
San Francisco-based Curry Up Now has signed a multi-unit deal to open at least five Curry Up Now restaurants as well as its sister brand, Mortar and Pestle…
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Sajj opening ghost kitchen inside grocery store
January 11, 2022
Bay-Area based Mediterranean fast casual concept SAJJ Mediterranean is opening within Ralphs grocery store in L.A., thanks to a partnership with ghost kitchen…
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Tropical Smoothie CEO: '2021 was best year yet'
January 11, 2022
Although many brands would say 2021 was one of its most challenging years, Tropical Smoothie Cafe isn't one of them.
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Juice It Up expanding California desert footprint
January 11, 2022
Juice It Up, a smoothie, açai bowl and raw juice chain, has opened its first location in Palmdale, California. Featuring the brand's fresh new store design…
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Raising Cane's opens 600th unit
January 11, 2022
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers is opening its 600th location Tuesday in Corona, California, the company's second location in the area. The opening kicks of…
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