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District BBQ is 'Halal-certified'
January 10, 2022
The Washington D.C. metro now has a halal barbecue smokehouse, thanks to founder Ahmad Ashkar making the decision to make his fast casual brand, District BBQ…
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Azule Taqueria opening in NYC
January 10, 2022
A wave of tacos from Azule Cantina is hitting Manhattan's food scene this month bringing a beach-inspired Los Angeles vibe to the heart of Midtown.
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Slim Chickens hatches 150th store
January 10, 2022
Fayetteville, Arkansas-based Slim Chickens, which features dine-in and drive-thru service in the better-chicken segment, is opening its 150th restaurant this…
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Smoothie King sales surge in Q4
January 10, 2022
Despite a turbulent time for the restaurant industry, Smoothie King, which has 1,300 global locations, reported a 16.5% sales increase year-over-year…
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The Habit making Massachusetts plans
January 10, 2022
The Habit Burger Grill is opening in Massachusetts, thanks to a deal with Adam Quinn, who owns several restaurant brands, including Dunkin.' Over the next few…
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Foodservice, vending, water associations urge feds to accelerate COVID test kit availability
January 10, 2022
The National Restaurant Association, the National Automatic Merchandising Association and the International Bottled Water Association have called on President…
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Ike's Love & Sandwiches adds Orange County location
January 10, 2022
Ike's Love & Sandwiches added to its Orange Country roster last week when a store opened at 1835 Newport Blvd., in Costa Mesa, California.
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Noodles & Co signs 55-unit franchise deal
January 10, 2022
Warner Foods, which operates over 150 Jack in the Box, Black Bear Diner and Panera Bread restaurants, will add 55 Noodles & Co locations to its portfolio.
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Dickey's launches 2nd cookbook
January 10, 2022
After 80 years and three generations of passing down barbecue recipes, Dickey's Barbecue Pit is giving fans a peek behind the kitchen door with its second…
read nowBurgerFi, Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza add 4 execs to leadership team
January 10, 2022
BurgerFi international has added four senior members to its executive team following the recent acquisition of Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings.
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Dave's Hot Chicken going to Kansas City
January 7, 2022
Dave's Hot Chicken, a Los Angeles-based street food concept, has inked a franchise agreement with brothers Dave, Curt, Mike and Gary Staab to open 1…
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REEF partners with Americana Group for cloud kitchens in Middle East
January 7, 2022
REEF is partnering with Americana Group to open cloud kitchens that will operate Reef, Americana and third-party brands in the Middle East, according to a…
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Island Poke adds 2 London units
January 7, 2022
United Kingdom-based Island Poke opened two stores this week, bringing its Pacific flavors to London's North West Wembley Box Park at 18 Olympic Way in Wembley…
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The Habit Burger Grill opening home-state location
January 7, 2022
The Habit Burger Grill, based in California, is opening a store in Ceres at 2900 E. Whitmore Ave.
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Dickey's debuts virtual chicken concept
January 7, 2022
Dickey's Restaurant Brands is bringing the Nashville heat with its latest virtual brand — Trailer Birds Hot Chicken. Available for pickup or delivery, Trailer…
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Consumers plan to eat healthier in 2022
January 6, 2022
Forty-six percent of consumers want to eat healthier in 2022, making it the most highly-ranked lifestyle change, followed by working out more often and…
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Torchy's Tacos adds loyalty club
January 6, 2022
Austin-based Torchy's Tacos has launched the Taco Junkies Rewards Club to provide fans with surprise offers, including free birthday queso and access to…
read nowRusty Taco signs deals with multi-concept franchisees
January 6, 2022
Rusty Taco, owned by Inspire Brands, has signed several multi-unit franchise agreements to expand its presence in Utah, Nevada, Virginia and Texas.
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Survey: Pandemic permanently altered consumer-restaurant relationship
January 6, 2022
The pandemic has permanently altered the consumer-restaurant relationship with operators investing in technology — such as POS digital signage — and real…
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Rush Bowls entering 3 markets
January 6, 2022
Rush Bowls, a fast casual concept known for its fresh and healthy meals-in-a-bowl will enter Alabama, Florida and Louisiana in 2022. The stores making their…
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