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Big Dave's Cheesesteaks signs leases in 3 states
August 1, 2024
Big Dave's Cheesesteaks has inked deals for Florida, South Carolina and Georgia, according to a press release.
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USA Today readers name Qdoba top fast casual brand
August 1, 2024
USA Today has named Qdoba Mexican Eats "Best Fast Casual Restaurant" on its 10Best Readers' Choice Awards for the sixth consecutive year. A panel of industry…
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Robeks taps Bikky to track customer data
July 31, 2024
Southern California-based Robeks, which has over 100 locations serving smoothies, juices, acaí bowls and toast, has tapped Bikky, a customer data platform…
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South Block snags former Sweetgreen manager
July 31, 2024
Washington D.C.-based South Block, which serves acai bowls, smoothies and cold-pressed juices, has named Alexandra Lawrence director of marketing. Lawrence…
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Paris Baguette revamps rewards program
July 31, 2024
Paris Baguette has upgraded its mobile app, online ordering experience and rewards program, PB Rewards. "At Paris Baguette, we're known for the incredible…
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Paris Baguette reports record growth in Q2
July 30, 2024
Paris Baguette USA, which has more than 170 locations in the U.S. and Canada, has awarded 20 franchises, sold 47 units, signed 36 leases and opened 2…
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Basketball star opening Mahana Fresh in Houston
July 30, 2024
Mahana Fresh is heading to Space City with next week's opening at 17195 Tomball Prkwy., in Houston, owned by Washington Wizards star and entrepreneur Kyle…
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Cheba Hut helping save customers from cottonmouth with beverage LTOs
July 30, 2024
Summer is in full force, and that means cottonmouth is at its worst, according to the menu creators at Cheba Hut, who have concocted two LTOs to help customers…
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GRUBBRR adds Olo's payment capabilities to kiosks
July 30, 2024
GRUBBRR, a provider of restaurant technology, has integrated Olo's ordering and payment processing capabilities into its self-ordering kiosks and digital menu…
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Tender Greens, Tocaya have 'no plans to close locations'
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
July 29, 2024
Although Los Angeles-based Tender Greens and Venice, California-based Tocaya Modern Mexican filed for Chapter 11 last week, neither brand is closing locations…
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Hart House creates LTO to promote collaboration with 'Borderlands'
July 29, 2024
Los Angeles-based Hart House has created the Dishonorably Hot Chick'n sandwich to promote "Borderlands," a video-game inspired action film starring the…
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Middle Eastern brands Go Crispy, Tea Time going global
July 29, 2024
The Go Crispy brand is going global after the signing of a strategic partnership between Al Baladi Holding Group and Azerbaijan's Green Capital Management…
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District Taco hires design, real estate leaders
July 29, 2024
District Taco has hired Victoria Stratton as director of Design and John Deacon as director of Real Estate Development. Stratton is standardizing concepts to…
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Bobby's Burgers taking on Utah
July 29, 2024
Bobby's Burgers By Bobby Flay has signed a franchise deal with MTB Management to open nine locations in Utah.
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Chipotle launches guac-proof lip stain
July 29, 2024
Chipotle Mexican Grill is collaborating with Wonderskin, a cosmetics brand known for its TikTok-viral lip stain, to introduce Lipotle, a guac-proof lip stain.
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Registration still open for Pizza Leadership Virtual Summit
July 26, 2024
Wednesday marks the 3rd annual Pizza Leadership Virtual Summit, and there's still time to register. Qualified pizza executives and pizzeria owners can register…
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Boneless wings don’t have to be bone-free, Ohio court rules
July 26, 2024
The Ohio Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that "boneless" chicken wings do not guarantee the absence of bones, a decision that overturns a lawsuit filed after a…
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Registration open for IFMA Virtual Marketing & Sales conference
July 26, 2024
Registration is open for the IFMA Virtual Marketing & Sales Conference: Evolution Defined. Going live Aug. 6-8, the event features nearly 30 sessions…
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Wing Zone opening 2nd Wisconsin location
July 26, 2024
Wing Zone Hot Chicken & Wings is debuting its second Wisconsin location next week in Wauwatosa at 6707 W North Ave. Owned by local franchisees Jodie and…
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Newsweek readers name Next Level Burger 'best fast-food chain'
July 26, 2024
Next Level Burger, a plant-based burger joint chain based is the winner of the 2024 Newsweek Readers' Choice Awards contest for best fast-food chain.
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