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Ooo la la: Buffalo’s Cafe taking fast casual model to France
May 6, 2025
Buffalo's Cafe, owned by FAT Brands, is expanding to France via a fast casual model in partnership with the group behind Big M CIE, opening 10 units in the…
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CityBird hatches franchising expansion plans
May 6, 2025
After reporting a 4.3% increase in visits year-over-year in Q3, CityBird is seeking franchise partners to support its national growth, focusing on the Midwest…
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Workplace orders driving restaurants' incremental revenue
May 5, 2025
The market for workplace food is expanding as businesses order restaurant food and introduce employee meal programs, sometimes as a cafeteria replacement…
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Andy's Frozen Custard to turn 40, host tour
May 5, 2025
Andy's Frozen Custard turns 40 next year, and to celebrate, the brand is launching Sweet Since '86: Andy's Frozen Custard 40th Anniversary Tour, a year-long…
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Valsoft acquires MonkeyMedia
May 5, 2025
Valsoft Corp. Inc., a Canadian company specializing in acquiring and developing vertical market software businesses, has acquired MonkeySoft Solutions from…
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Cartwheel, MonkeyMedia integrating to deliver automated catering operations
May 2, 2025
Restaurants may now streamline and automate their catering delivery operations, thanks to a partnership with delivery management platform Cartwheel and…
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Restroworks debuts self-service CX platform
May 1, 2025
Restroworks, a cloud-based restaurant technology company, has launched its RestroNext CX Suite, a customer experience platform featuring self-service kiosks…
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Doner Shack doubling down in Nevada
May 1, 2025
Berlin-based Doner Shack is making U.S. growth moves, scoring a multi-unit deal with Floridian Kaushal Patel to open in Florida and welcoming a second…
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DoorDash launches real-time management tools for restaurants
May 1, 2025
DoorDash is launching a suite of features to help restaurants drive sales, improve efficiency and better serve customers.
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Qu, Cartwheel partner for first-party delivery capabilities
May 1, 2025
Enterprise delivery management platform Cartwheel has partnered with Qu, a unified commerce platform for enterprise restaurants. The collaboration integrates…
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TMAD launches 'Executive Franchise Package' to keep momentum
May 1, 2025
Colorado-based Teriyaki Madness started 2025 with a growth spurt, opening 10 shops. Nine franchisees joined the brand, and systemwide gross sales climbed 21…
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Panera coming in (croissant) clutch
April 30, 2025
Panera Bread is offering a limited-edition "Croissant Clutch," a purse inspired by its Croissant Toast Sandwiches.
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Biggby's former CFO promoted to president
April 30, 2025
Biggby Coffee has promoted CFO Erin Kaylor to president.
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Kraft Heinz honored for innovation
April 30, 2025
Kraft Heinz has been named to Fast Company's annual list of the world's most innovative companies.
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Former Chipotle exec named Sweetgreen COO
April 30, 2025
Sweetgreen has hired Jason Cochran as COO. Effective May, he will oversee Field Operations and Operations Services and Innovation, reporting to co-founder and…
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Taylor Wiederhorn named co-CEO of Fat Brands
April 30, 2025
FAT Brands Inc., the parent company of Round Table Pizza, Fatburger, Johnny Rockets and 15 other restaurant concepts, has appointed Taylor Wiederhorn as…
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7 Brew hires chief people officer
April 29, 2025
7 Brew, a drive-thru beverage concept, has hired Stephanie Quillen as its first chief people officer.
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Chipotle launching digital-gaming experience on Roblox
April 29, 2025
Chipotle Mexican Grill is celebrating Cinco de Mayo with an immersive digital gaming experience, "Ingredient Quest," launching May 5 in the Burrito Builder…
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Virtual Dining Concepts acquires Empanadas United
April 29, 2025
Virtual Dining Concepts has added Empanadas United, a family founded business serving empanadas, to its portfolio of brands, including Man vs Fries, Pardon My…
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Birdcall making Red Rocks debut
April 28, 2025
Birdcall, a Denver-based fast casual, is serving guests at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado. Located near the south entrance ramp, it will be open…
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