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Ells steps down as Chipotle revamps board
March 6, 2020
Brian Niccol, Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc.'s CEO, is now also chairman of the board of directors for the fast casual brand.
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Daphne's opening inside San Diego mall
March 6, 2020
Daphne's is opening a unit Wednesday in San Diego at 200 E. Via Rancho Parkway #297 inside the Westfield North County Mall. "It is always exciting for us to…
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'Gourmet' pizza vending machines roll out after $10M funding round
March 6, 2020
A new edition to the pizza vending machine market is being launched this week, this one emphasizing that the machine provides consumers with "truly gourmet…
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Chicken Salad Chick opens 29th Georgia unit
March 5, 2020
Chicken Salad Chick is continuing development across Georgia with its newest restaurant in Cartersville, marking the brand's second Georgia unit to debut this…
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Meet 'Alfred,' a QSR robot that fits existing kitchens, recipes
March 5, 2020
There's a new player in the robotic kitchen market and it not only has a lot of hefty flexible arms, but just got a nice hunk of cash according to its maker…
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Fired Pie takes a dip in the Mediterranean
March 5, 2020
Fired Pie is crossing borders and cultures with its new mashup menu item: the gyro hero pizza. The brand said the 11-inch pie combines the flavors of Greece…
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Chipotle increases paid parental leave
March 5, 2020
Chipotle Mexican Grill has increased paid parental leave and is also testing unlimited paid time off for its executive team, support staff and team directors…
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Restaurant chain Guzman y Gomez taps Adyen for payments in Singapore
March 5, 2020
Guzman y Gomez, an Australian-based Mexican fast casual chain, tapped Adyen, an Amsterdam-based payments platform, to process customer payments at its…
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Four Corners Property Trust acquires 2 South Carolina Chick-fil-A, Chipotle locations
March 4, 2020
Real estate investment trust Four Corners Property Trust has acquired a Chick-Fil-A outlet, as well as a Chipotle location in South Carolina, for a combined…
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Greek from Greece entering Pennsylvania
March 4, 2020
Greek from Greece Bakery-Cafe is building on its recent growth in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Florida by opening its first Pennsylvania location in…
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The Halal Guys going for groceries
March 4, 2020
The Halal Guys, based in NYC, is hitting the grocery shelves through a partnership with CAA-GBG. The brand management platform will help the nearly 100-unit…
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Taco Cabana raising money for National Kidney Foundation
March 4, 2020
In honor of National Kidney Month, Taco Cabana is raising money to support the National Kidney Foundation. During the month of March, the 146-unit chain based…
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Habit Burger rolling out Tempura Jalapeno Charburger
March 3, 2020
The Habit Burger Grill is taking innovation to the next level with its Tempura Jalapeno Charburger, available March 11-April 28 for $5.99, according to the…
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The solo diner ranks tops in U.S. restaurant visits
March 3, 2020
When it comes to who's dining out the single diner is tops when it comes to U.S. restaurant visits.
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Dave's Hot Chicken signs second 10-unit deal
March 3, 2020
Dave's Hot Chicken, which started as a Los Angeles-based pop-up concept, has inked a franchise agreement to open 10 locations throughout Orange County, South…
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March 3, 2020
Taco John's has appointed Brooks Speirs as vice president of franchise development, according to a company press release.
read nowStarbucks, Nespresso stop purchasing from Guatemalan farms employing children
March 3, 2020
An investigation by "Dispatches," a British TV documentary that aired Monday on Channel 4, claimed coffee farms in Guatemala supplying both Starbucks and…
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Teriyaki Madness providing new revenue stream for franchisees
March 3, 2020
Teriyaki Madness has rolled out a new catering program that offers easier ordering and navigation for customers and will be a lucrative revenue stream for…
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Giardino Gourmet Salad franchisees join ownership team
March 3, 2020
Giardino Gourmet Salads founders Ody and Kenny Lugo have signed a deal to share ownership of the 20-unit Florida-based chain with their largest multi-unit…
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Toast launches hardware to help streamline restaurant ops
March 3, 2020
Toast Inc. has launched a suite of point-of-sale tools, called Toast Hardware, designed to help accelerate the restaurant payments process. Building on Toast…
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