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Ordrslip, Postmates team up to offer delivery services
September 22, 2020
Ordrslip, a SaaS provider, is partnering with Postmates to give restaurants another way to offer delivery. The duo allows brands to create custom-looking white…
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Fat Brands completes Johnny Rockets acquisition
September 22, 2020
Los Angeles-based FAT Brands, which owns Fatburger, Hurricane Grill & Wings, Buffalo's Cafe/Express, Elevation Burger, Ponderosa Steakhouse, Bonanza…
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Savory adds The Crack Shack to portfolio
September 22, 2020
Savory has invested in Southern California's The Crack Shack, marking Savory's first investment since the close of its inaugural $90 million fund, according to…
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Luckin facing steep fine
September 22, 2020
Chinese-based Luckin Coffee, a pioneer in self-service coffee machines in addition to being a coffee shop chain, is one of 43 companies facing a $9 million…
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Carne Asada returns to Chipotle
September 22, 2020
Chipotle Mexican Grill is bringing back Carne Asada to U.S restaurants for a limited time. The premium steak option will also return to the menu in Canada and…
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Dream Dinners expands menu, home delivery
September 22, 2020
Meal kit company, Dream Dinners, has expanded its menu to 20 dinner options, including four new entrees, available for pickup or delivery from 70 locations in…
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Impossible Burger is big in Canada
September 21, 2020
Only two weeks after its launch in Canada, Impossible Foods has partnered with nearly 200 burger chains — including Wahlburgers, Burger Priest and Red Robin …
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Corner Bakery offering meatless meatballs
September 21, 2020
After testing two meatless menu items — Beyond Meatball Panini and Beyond Meatball Linguine — in five Los Angeles restaurants, Corner Bakery is adding them to…
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Fatburger adds Washington location
September 21, 2020
FAT Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger and Buffalo's Express, is opening a co-branded Fatburger and Buffalo's Express in George, Washington. Located a…
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NCR, Microsoft partner to keep restaurants' devices running
September 18, 2020
NCR Corp., a software and services leader for the retail, restaurant and banking industries, is partnering with Microsoft to power NCR Digital Connected…
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WaBa Grill enhances mobile app
September 17, 2020
California's WaBa Grill has updated its WaBa Rewards App to improve the guest experience with an easy-to-navigate menu layout and order flow, as well as a…
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SoFresh expanding in Tampa
September 17, 2020
Tampa-based SoFresh, an emerging fast casual concept, has finalized plans to open Carrollwood and Lakeland locations in the fall, said John Williams Jr.…
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Zoup's broth available in 9K retail locations
September 17, 2020
Zoup Good, Really Good Broth — created by Eric Ersher, who founded fast casual chain Zoup Eatery — has added 2,000 retail partners, placing its broth in more…
read nowParis Baguette expanding amid pandemic
September 17, 2020
As the pandemic continues, Paris Baguette has not halted its franchise sales expansion. The chain has signed two franchise deals in Brea and West Covina…
read nowEl Pollo Loco donating $100K to Latina-owned small businesses
September 17, 2020
El Pollo Loco Inc. is honoring its Hispanic heritage and Los Angeles roots by donating $100,000 to Latina-owned small businesses in Los Angeles during Hispanic…
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Michael Bolton song honors Panera's latest menu creation
September 16, 2020
Grammy Award Winner Michael Bolton is known for his heartfelt ballads about love, and Panera Bread is using his voice to bring together two of its most-loved…
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Torchy's Tacos selling sauce at Whole Foods
September 16, 2020
Fans of Austin-based Torchy's Tacos may now purchase the brand's Green Chile Queso and Diablo Sauce from 40 Whole Foods locations in Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma…
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Former McDonald's franchisee expanding Chicken Salad Chick in Oklahoma
September 16, 2020
Auburn, Alabama-based Chicken Salad Chick is expanding in Oklahoma with its newest restaurant in Chisholm Creek, according to a company press release. Located…
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Juice It Up hires ops veteran
September 16, 2020
Juice It Up has hired Carlo Verdugo as director of operations and business development. An industry veteran with nearly two decades of franchise experience…
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Kona Poke opening at Orlando wine bar
September 16, 2020
Kona Poké is opening an express location at Quantum Leap Winery, 1312 Wilfred Dr., Orlando, allowing customers to order from the Kona menu while sipping wine.
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