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Brendan Mauri tapped as Rusty Taco president
February 20, 2020
Inspire Brands has named Brendan Mauri president of Rusty Taco.
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DoorDash, Grubhub, Uber Eats in tight food delivery competition
February 20, 2020
The restaurant food delivery business is a wide open competition, with more than half of consumers that use these services using multiple apps at the same…
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Fazoli's secures 2-unit North Carolina franchise deal
February 19, 2020
Fazoli's, based in Lexington, Kentucky, is bringing more of its Italian dishes to North Carolina via a deal with Jeff Milliken to open in Shallotte and…
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Former Dallas Cowboy opening Smoothie Factory Juice Bar
February 19, 2020
Former Dallas Cowboys player Charlie Williams and his wife, Sharonda, are getting into the smoothie business. The couple is opening a Smoothie Factory Juice…
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WorkJam buys staffing platform Forge
February 19, 2020
Digital workplace solutions provider WorkJam is acquiring Forge, an on-demand staffing platform, according to a press release. The move will help WorkJam…
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Earl of Sandwich spreads to Canada
February 19, 2020
Earl of Sandwich has opened its first location in Canada in Winnipeg at 7-515 Sterling Lyon Pkwy.
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Curry Up Now hits Utah
February 19, 2020
Curry Up Now is opening its first Utah restaurant Feb. 28, at 1076 Fort Union Blvd. in Midvale, marking the brand's 11th location.
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Champion boxer, NFL player hosting Ike's Love & Sandwiches event
February 19, 2020
World champion boxer Andre Ward and NFL player Marshawn Lynch will host a special event Feb. 20 at Ike's Love & Sandwiches latest store at the University…
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Wingstop shares dip after Q4 earnings miss estimates
February 19, 2020
Shares of Wingstop Inc. fell Wednesday morning afer the restaurant missed earnings estimates during its fiscal fourth quarter.
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I Heart Mac & Cheese launches mobile app
February 18, 2020
I Heart Mac & Cheese, a fast casual concept specializing in customizable, made-to-order macaroni and cheese bowls and grilled cheese sandwiches, has…
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Pokeworks adding 30 locations by year's end
February 18, 2020
Pokeworks is riding into 2020 on the momentum of opening 20 units last year, which took its total count of restaurants to 46 with 130 in development. It's…
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Capriotti's to hit 500 units by 2025
February 18, 2020
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop ended 2019 with massive expansion and menu innovation. On top of expanding into 28 markets and adding 24 franchise partners to its…
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Chipotle goes all in for hockey
February 18, 2020
Chipotle Mexican Grill is treating hockey fans to freebies Friday with its "Wear Your Hockey Jersey" program. Fans dressed in their fave hockey jerseys can…
read nowQikServe enters reseller deal with FreedomPay
February 18, 2020
QikServe, which offers a pay-at-table service that allows customers to pay their checks with a QR code or contactless tap using NFC technology, has entered a…
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Checkers & Rally's taps former Boston Market leader as CEO
February 17, 2020
Tampa, Florida-based Checkers & Rally's has named former Boston Market CEO Frances Allen as its CEO and board member, effective today. She succeeds Rick…
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Seafood fast casual casts franchising net
February 17, 2020
Wharf Hospitality Group Inc., a five-unit fast casual seafood concept based in Alabama, has launched a franchising program to help expand its presence via…
read nowToast lands $400M in funding
February 14, 2020
Toast, a restaurant management platform in the U.S., today has raised $400 million in its latest round of funding led by Bessemer Venture Partners, TPG…
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Orange Leaf's positive SSS growth continues to climb
February 13, 2020
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt finished 2019 on a high note, achieving positive same-store sales growth, which President and COO Kendall Ware attributed to an…
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Slim Chickens breaking into Florida market
February 13, 2020
Slim Chickens is opening its first Florida location this spring at 300 W. 23rd St. in Panama City and is part of the brand's recent 10-unit franchise agreement…
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Muscle Maker Grill announces IPO
February 13, 2020
Muscle Maker Inc. has launched a $7.7 million initial public offering, which includes 1,540,000 shares of common stock at $5 per share. Its also granted the…
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