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Chipotle not requiring employee COVID-19 vaccinations
December 28, 2020
Although Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol was strongly encouraging employees to be get COVID-19 vaccinations, it won't be a requirement.
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FastCasual now accepting nominations for Excellence in Food Safety award
December 23, 2020
As part of the 2021 FastCasual Top 100 Movers & Shakers list, FastCasual and Steritech, a provider of food safety assessments, will honor one brand with…
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Dave's Hot Chicken hits Orange County
December 23, 2020
Southern California-based Dave's Hot Chicken is opening its first Orange County location today at 10832 Warner Ave. in Fountain Valley. Marking the brand's…
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Rubio's exiting from bankruptcy
December 23, 2020
Rubio's Coastal Grill will exit from Chapter 11 by year's with its debt reduced by more than $35 million, now that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District…
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Shake Shack boosts pay, doling out bonuses
December 22, 2020
As a thank you to employees, Shake Shack has paid out nearly $6 million in additional pay this year, including a holiday bonus that ranges from $250 to $40…
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Ziggi's franchise fulfills Colorado native's longtime dream
December 22, 2020
Taffy Nichols, of Erie, Colorado is fulfilling her longtime dream to run her own franchise.
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Saladworks acquires Garbanzo
December 22, 2020
WOWorks, parent company of Saladworks, has acquired Centennial, Colorado-based Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh as well as Frutta Bowls, a fast casual concept…
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Middleby acquires China-based United Foodservice Equipment Group
December 22, 2020
The Middleby Corp. has acquired Zhuhai Guangdong China based United Foodservice Equipment Group, a design, manufacture and supply of counter top commercial…
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SoFresh opens Tampa Westshore location
December 21, 2020
Tampa-based SoFresh is opening a store in today in the Town Square Center along Westshore Boulevard, a news release said.
read nowConsumers splurging on catered meals this holiday season
December 21, 2020
The 2020 holiday season may not offer the same gatherings, parties and hoopla of years' past, but diners are making sure it is still filled with amazing food…
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Mod signs deal for 30 stores in 7 years
December 18, 2020
MOD Super Fast Pizza Holdings LLC has added its 10th franchise partner, DBMC Restaurants, which will develop 30 stores over the next seven years. Its area of…
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German Doner Kebab opens 50th unit
December 18, 2020
Based in Glasgow, Scotland, German Doner Kebab has opened its 50th restaurant in the U.K., marking the thirteenth store to open this year and the creation of…
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Kona Poke opening express location in Orlando
December 17, 2020
Central Florida-based Kona Poke is opening its first Orlando Kona Poke Express food trailer Saturday at Quantum Leap Winery, 1312 Wilfred Dr.
read nowToast donating $35M to restaurant recovery
December 17, 2020
Toast POS, a restaurant management platform, is donating $35 million worth of free services and funding as part of a winter restaurant relief plan to support…
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Fatburger continues Singapore, California expansion
December 17, 2020
FAT Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger, Buffalo's Express and seven other restaurant concepts, has opened its fifth co-branded Fatburger and Buffalo's…
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NYC soup shop adds cloud-based tech
December 17, 2020
Hale & Hearty Soups, a New York City-based fast casual chain, has tapped Appetize Technologies Inc. to upgrade its point-of-sale operations at all 2…
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Noodles & Co testing ravioli, tortelloni
December 17, 2020
Noodles & Co is testing ravioli and tortelloni dishes at 21 locations in Colorado, Illinois and Ohio. "Our new ravioli and tortelloni dishes offer a…
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Luckin Coffee paying $180M to settle fraud allegations
December 16, 2020
China-based Luckin Coffee, which was once a major Starbucks competitor and a pioneer in self-service coffee, must pay a $180 million penalty after the U.S.
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Freddy's opens 400th location
December 16, 2020
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has opened its milestone 400th location. Located at the Bluhawk Shopping Center in Overland Park, Kansas, the…
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GFG opening 5 locations in 6 months
December 16, 2020
Greek From Greece is opening five locations in the next six months, according to a company press release. With 44 corporate stores open or in development in…
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