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Freddy's posts solid 2020 earnings

January 25, 2021

Despite operating amid the pandemic, 2020 was a good year for Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers. AUV growth increased 6.5%, and year-over-year sales…

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Chipotle's Super Bowl ad: 'Can a burrito change the world?'

January 25, 2021

Chipotle Mexican Grill will premiere its first Super Bowl commercial during the second quarter of Super Bowl LV (Feb. 7) when the Kansas City Chiefs face the…

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Everytable launches 'mix-and-match' menu

January 25, 2021

Everytable has launched Everytable Essentials, a selection of mix-and-match menu items for guests wanting to create a new dish or amp up a favorite recipe. The…

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Greek Xpress rolls out nationwide franchising

January 22, 2021

NYC-based Greek Xpress is partnering with franchise development group Fransmart to roll out nationwide franchising. The brand has continued to build momentum…

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Hot Rocks debuts stone-conveyor oven focused on maintenance, ease of use.

January 22, 2021

Hot Rocks, a spin-off of Picard Ovens and dedicated to the pizza industry, has created the GEN3 — a stone-conveyor oven focused on two key elements …

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Artichoke Basille’s launching 3rd Jersey location

January 21, 2021

Artichoke Basille's Pizza, a New York-style pizzeria, is opening this spring in Jersey City at 246 Bay St., marking its third New Jersey location and the…

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I Heart Mac & Cheese debuts 2nd Indiana location

January 21, 2021

I Heart Mac & Cheese kicked off 2021 by opening its second Indiana location in downtown Indianapolis, the first of many scheduled for 2021.

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Pure Green takes Miami

January 21, 2021

Pure Green, a cold-pressed juice retailer, is opening Monday in Miami's Sunset Harbour neighborhood at 1915 Purdy Ave.

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@Pizza launches via Instagram to curate top-ranked pizza joints

January 21, 2021

The virtual restaurant company, @Restaurants, which launched Pizzaoki — the delivery-only concept created in LA by DJ Steve Aoki — has created a way for pizza…

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Multi-unit franchisee adding 2 Dickey's to California portfolio

January 21, 2021

Southern California Dickey's Franchisee, Lonnie Fryar, has inked a deal this week to bring two more units to the outskirts of Los Angeles in Rancho Cucamonga…

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SBA approves 60,000 loans in first week

January 21, 2021

The U.S. Small Business Administration has already approved approximately 60,000 Paycheck Protection Program loan applications submitted by nearly 3,00…

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Muscle Maker grill makes aggressive move to direct-to-consumer market

January 21, 2021

Muscle Maker Inc., the parent company of Muscle Maker Grill, Healthy Joe's and MMG Burger Bar, has launched MuscleMakerPrep.com, allowing customers to order…

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Penn Station names former Papa John's exec as VP

January 21, 2021

Penn Station East Coast Subs has hired Ammy Harrison as VP of of Development and Strategy.

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Naf Naf Grill developing Dallas with multi-unit deal

January 21, 2021

Naf Naf Grill, a fast-casual Middle Eastern restaurant concept, has signed a multi-unit development agreement with INAA Restaurant Group to open 10 restaurants…

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National Restaurant Association supporting Biden's immigration changes

January 21, 2021

On day one of his presidency, Joe Biden signed six memorandums and proclamations dealing with immigration, prompting the National Restaurant Association…

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Smokey Bones, Wing Experience LTO breathes fire, whisky into winter

January 20, 2021

Casual brand, Smokey Bones, and its virtual kitchen brand, The Wing Experience, are lighting fire to the winter chill with Dragon Wings, made with spirits…

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Revel Systems adds eCard Systems to integrated partner program

January 20, 2021

Revel Systems, a cloud-based point-of-sale and business management platform, has partnered with eCard Systems, a gift card, loyalty and prepaid card supplier…

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2020 was Waba Grill's 'best year yet'

January 20, 2021

WaBa Grill reported Tuesday that 2020 was its best-performing year, beating 2019, which previously held the title. The California-based brand ended the year by…

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