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Chipotle ups steak, barbacoa prices in margin quest
April 12, 2021
In a quest to get closer to its margin goals Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. has increased prices on its steak and barbacoa items by about 4%, according to data…
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Impossible Foods contemplates public listing
April 9, 2021
Impossible Foods Inc., a plant-based burger manufacturer, is preparing a public listing that could value the company at around $10 billion or more, according…
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Saladworks is part of Walmart Canada, Ghost Kitchen Brands effort
April 9, 2021
Saladworks is among 20 brands participating in a partnership between Ghost Kitchen Brands and Walmart Canada that seeks to provide one-stop meal pickup and…
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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s “Guac on the Rock” supporting local restaurants
April 9, 2021
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is launching a "Guac on the Rock" promotion that will reimburse restaurant customers up to $1,000,000 when they purchase guacamole…
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Slice says pizza rewards program is nation's largest
April 8, 2021
Independent pizzeria network and tech platform, Slice, has launched a rewards program that gives customers a point for every $15 purchased through the Slice…
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PAR acquires Punchh for $500M
April 8, 2021
After dropping $500 million in cash and shares, PAR Technology Corporation, a global provider of restaurant software, now owns Punchh Inc., a loyalty and guest…
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Chipotle funding employees' degrees in agriculture, culinary, hospitality
April 8, 2021
Chipotle Mexican Grill will offer debt-free degrees in agriculture, culinary and hospitality to all eligible employees in partnership with Guild Education, an…
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Blaze Pizza to open 16 stores across 3 states
April 8, 2021
Blaze Pizza has signed agreements to open 16 restaurants, across three states, in the first quarter of this year, including stores in Texas, Florida and…
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Muscle Maker advances private placement strategy
April 7, 2021
Muscle Maker Inc. has made a deal for a private placement with a single investor to buy up to 1.25 million shares of stock and approximately 2.87 million…
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Italian retailer taps Diebold Nixdorf for technology upgrade
April 7, 2021
Iper La grande i, a large scale Italian retailer, has selected Diebold Nixdorf, a commerce technology company, to upgrade the front and back-end of its…
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April 7, 2021
Tropical Smoothie Cafe is flying high after reporting that same-store sales increased nearly 30% during Q1, thanks to an 11-week limited-time-offer featuring…
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BellyMelly expands online ordering to live event venues
April 7, 2021
Online food ordering service platform, BellyMelly, is expanding into event venues, amusement parks, sport stadiums and arenas to give those attending and…
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Zaxby's taps Mike Nettles to serve as 1st digital chief
April 7, 2021
Mike Nettles has been named interim chief digital and technology officer for Zaxby's.
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Rōti reopening pandemic-closed locations
April 6, 2021
Chicago-based Rōti, a Mediterranean concept offering bowls, salads and pitas, is reopening 20 locations that were closed during the pandemic. Customers…
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Huey Magoo's adds 2nd Peach State store
April 6, 2021
Huey Magoo's is adding a second store in Georiga with its opening today in Valdosta. The 2,586-square-foot restaurant, which features a drive-thru, is the…
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Chicken Salad Chick opening 28th Florida location
April 6, 2021
Chicken Salad Chick is opening this month in Ocala, Florida, marking its 28th location in the state. Located at 4720 SW College Road, the store will celebrate…
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Jason's Deli taps Waitr for food order, delivery
April 6, 2021
Jason'sDeli is teaming up with Waitr Holdings Inc., an on-demand food ordering and delivering service.
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FAT Brands growing French presence
April 6, 2021
FAT Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger and Buffalo's Express, has landed a 40-unit franchise deal to expand in France.
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Aloha Poke opens 3rd Wisconsin location
April 6, 2021
Aloha Poke Co. opened its third Wisconsin location this week in the Mequon Public Market, a multi-vendor market in Mequon. Aloha Wisconsin operates all three…
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Bambu drive-thru opens in Denver
April 6, 2021
Bambu's, a Vietnamese-inspired beverage shop, has opened its first drive-thru in Denver at 2215 S. Broadway St., according to a company press release.
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