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Beans & Brews Coffeehouse percolating into Texas
December 15, 2023
Beans & Brews Coffeehouse, a drive-thru coffee franchise, is opening the first of three San Antonio locations Saturday. Two others will open in Q1 of 2024.
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Jinya Ramen Bar levels up loyalty program, app
December 15, 2023
At Jinya Ramen Bar, the focus on "kaizen" — the Japanese practice of continuous improvement — runs deep in the company's culture and guides its customer…
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Fazoli's returning to Arizona
December 14, 2023
Fazoli's, a portfolio company of FAT Brands, has returned to return to Mesa, Arizona, after closing a former location there in 2004.
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MOD Pizza introduces trio of game-day pizza favorites
December 14, 2023
MOD Pizza has introduced the Tailgate Trio, a group of pizzas inspired by game-day appetizers, according to a press release.
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FastCasual releases 2024 '20 Brands to Watch'
December 14, 2023
Customer demand for innovation and customization in food menus, as well as a preference for food infused with new and bold flavors, is driving growth. These…
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Beef-a-Roo ending 2023 with 5 openings
December 14, 2023
Beef-a-Roo, a Midwest-based concept, has opened five locations in Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas and Indiana over the past six months, according to, Next Brands, a…
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Cowboy Chicken launches wings to celebrate football season
December 14, 2023
Wings and football go hand-in-hand, which is why Dallas-based Cowboy Chicken is adding wings to the menu in four flavors — lemon pepper, BBQ, Buffalo and…
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December 13, 2023
BurgerFi International Inc., owner of BurgerFi and Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings, is opening its first co-branded BurgerFi and Anthony's restaurant…
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Mo' Bettahs debuting 50th location
December 13, 2023
The fresh flavors of Hawaii, the 50th state, are coming to Draper Friday when the 50th Mo' Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food restaurant opens at 163 E. 13800 S.
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Chipotle invests in regenerative farming robots
December 13, 2023
Through its $50 million Cultivate Next venture fund, Chipotle Mexican Grill is investing in Greenfield Robotics, a company focused on making regenerative…
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Scooter's Coffee opens 750th store
December 11, 2023
Frisco, Texas, is home to the 750th location of Scooter's Coffee, which opened Monday.
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Big Chicken dribbling into Arkansas
December 11, 2023
Shaquille O'Neal-owned Big Chicken is opening in Fayetteville, Arkansas, on Jan. 3, at 2190 MLK Blvd., as part of a 40-unit deal with Northwest Arkansas…
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Island Fin Poke opens 1st location with pick-up window
December 11, 2023
Florida-based Island Fin Poké Co. is hoping to elevate its customer experience with the opening of its first location featuring a pick-up window. Marking its…
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Pizza Marketplace's Top 100 Movers & Shakers nominations deadline extended
December 11, 2023
Pizza Marketplace's Top 100 Movers & Shakers list is back for 2024 and your brand could be listed!
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Shake Shack's Randy Garutti retiring
December 11, 2023
Shake Shack Inc. CEO Randy Garutti is retiring next year after serving the company for over 20 years but will serve as an adviser through the end of 2024…
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Graze Craze going global
December 11, 2023
Graze Craze, a franchise within the graze-style food category, has expanded its brand footprint internationally, planting its first locations in Australia and…
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CaliExpress by Flippy automated restaurant to open in California
December 8, 2023
Cali Group, a holding company using technology to transform the restaurant and retail industries, has teamed with Miso Robotics, creator of the Flippy…
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Pure Green, Gopuff launch cold-pressed juices
December 8, 2023
New York City-based Pure Green and Gopuff, an instant commerce platform, have created a line of cold-pressed juices — Gopuff x Pure Green Refreshers — made…
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Rock N Roll Sushi names CEO, VP of Ops
December 8, 2023
Building on Rock N Roll Sushi's growth in the sushi space, the company has announced two additions to its executive lineup with Craig LeMieux joining as CEO…
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SoundHound AI merges with SYNQ3
December 7, 2023
SoundHound AI Inc., a voice artificial intelligence provider, has announced a merger with SYNQ3 Restaurant Solutions, a provider of voice AI and other tech…
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