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Chicken Guy headed to Tennessee
November 12, 2019
Chicken Guy, a fast casual brand opened last year by celebrity chef Guy Fieri and restaurateur Robert Earl, is coming to Tennessee. Thanks to a deal with Face…
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Chicken Salad Chick expanding in Tampa
November 12, 2019
Chicken Salad Chick is expanding in Florida with a restaurant in Brandon, marking the seventh opening in the Tampa market and the brand's 23rd restaurant in…
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25,000+ pounds pepperoni, sausage pizza toppings recalled for possible listeria
November 12, 2019
Concerns of possible listeria contamination in Indiana and Ohio-distributed pepperoni and sausage pizza toppings have prompted the U.S. Department of…
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Blaze makes it official with Mandy Shaw
November 11, 2019
Blaze Pizza CFO Mandy Shaw, who has been serving as the brand's interim CEO since Jim Mizes left the role four months ago, is now the chain's permanent leader.
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The Dolly Llama signs franchise group to expand ice cream waffle brand nationwide
November 11, 2019
The Dolly Llama, which operates four ice cream waffle outlets in Los Angeles, recently signed DCV Franchise Group as its franchising partner to expand the…
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Mooyah launching holiday scratch-off promo
November 11, 2019
As the 2019 holiday season begins, Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes, is unveiling a scratch-off gift card promotion running this week through Dec. 29. It…
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South African fast casual opens in Thailand
November 11, 2019
Dusit International, a Thailand-based hotel and property development company, has partnered with South Africa's Real Foods Group, to bring a healthy fast…
read nowParTech to acquire Restaurant Magic for $42M
November 8, 2019
ParTech, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of PAR Technology Corp. and a global provider of point of sale solutions to the restaurant and retail industries, has…
read nowFormer Uber boss Kalanick raises $400M for ghost kitchen, delivery platform
November 8, 2019
Travis Kalanick, the Silicon Valley icon who was ousted as CEO of Uber, raised $400 million from Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund in January for his new…
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Garbanzo hits SLU campus
November 8, 2019
Garbanzo is now available in CEO James Park's alma mater — St. Louis University — inside Fusz Hall, at 3700 W. Pine Mall in St. in Louis.
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Starbucks red cups arrive for holiday season
November 8, 2019
Starbucks customers can now get a free limited edition reusable red cup, while supplies last, and a drink discount when using the cup on future purchases…
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Fatburger CEO pleased with Q3 financials
November 8, 2019
FAT Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger, reported that revenues and sales were up for fiscal third quarter 2019, the 13-week period ending Sept. 29.
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Burgerville exec: 'Sustainability isn't just for plant-based burgers'
November 7, 2019
As plant-based meat options continue to appear on fast casual menus in an effort to offer customers more sustainable options, Burgerville is making its own…
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Atlanta-based barbecue joint names CEO, partners with NBA player
November 7, 2019
It's been a busy year for This Is It! Southern Kitchen and BBQ, an Atlanta-based Southern home-style restaurant brand. It's named Tamala Fowler as CEO…
read nowClosures, Grubhub integration drive down Shake Shack shares
November 6, 2019
Despite reporting that total Q3 revenue grew 31.9% to $157.8 million and same-store sales increased 2%, Shake Shack shares were down nearly 20% Tuesday after…
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Jon Taffer's fast casual concept lands first franchisee
November 6, 2019
Taffer's Tavern, a fast casual concept created by Jon Taffer, has landed its first franchise agreement via Five Guys Taverns LLC, which will open the first of…
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Jamba goes to college
November 6, 2019
Jamba has signed a franchise agreement with multi-unit operator Kurt Wilson to expand in college markets across the Southeast. Wilson, owner and president of…
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German Doner Kebab sales up 50%
November 6, 2019
Scotland-based German Doner Kebab reported a 49.6% annual increase in same-store sales and is serving £1 million ($1.3 million) in kebab sales in its…
read nowWavicle Data Solutions launches national restaurant practice
November 6, 2019
Wavicle Data Solutions, a provider of data and analytic services, has launched a national restaurant practice to be led by Duane Lyons. Lyons is the former…
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10-year outlook: commercial foodservice poised for growth as away-from-home dining expands
November 5, 2019
The commercial foodservice industry will continue to expand as Americans eat more meals away from home, but operators face a host of challenges from a more…
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