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Dave's Hot Chicken tops Yelp's 2025 'Most Loved Brands'
December 12, 2025
Three of the top five spots went to fast casual chains, with Korean fried chicken franchise bb.q Chicken taking No. 3 and California burger icon In-N-Out…
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PAR Technology launches Smart Passes, next era of loyalty engagement
December 11, 2025
PAR Technology Corporation has launched Smart Passes, a wallet-native loyalty solution that transforms Apple and Google Wallet into a real-time, app-free…
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National Restaurant Association seeks solutions to penny shortage
December 11, 2025
The National Restaurant Association is seeking solutions to the national penny shortage. The shortage means operators can't order pennies from their local…
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White Rhino Coffee acquires Emporium Pies
December 11, 2025
White Rhino Coffee, a Dallas-based specialty coffee company, has acquired Emporium Pies, a North Texas dessert chain known for its handcrafted pastries.
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Cheba Hut introduces limited-time holiday cocktail
December 11, 2025
Cheba Hut has launched the holiday drink, "Sleigh'd and Confused," available at its locations through Dec. 31.
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Starbucks reveals 9 most-viral drinks of 2025
December 11, 2025
Starbucks released a list of its most viral customized beverages of 2025, highlighting how social media trends created by customers and employees continue to…
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Deliverect launches AI tools for restaurant marketing, sales
December 10, 2025
Deliverect launched a library of artificial intelligence tools on Wednesday designed to automate restaurant operations, marketing and sales without requiring…
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Qdoba signs deals for 90 locations in Eastern US
December 10, 2025
Qdoba Mexican Eats plans to open nearly 90 restaurants across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, part of a major expansion push in the Eastern United…
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Olo partners with Zipline to bring autonomous drone delivery to restaurants
December 9, 2025
Olo Inc., a leading restaurant technology provider, has partnered with Zipline, an autonomous delivery service, to integrate drone delivery capabilities into…
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Silverlake Ramen, CloudKitchens partner to support continued nationwide expansion
December 9, 2025
Silverlake Ramen has opened its newest location inside Anaheim Food Co., a CloudKitchens delivery and carryout facility. Ramen lovers will be able to order…
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Feng Cha appoints Dessie Brown Jr as marketing director
December 9, 2025
Feng Cha has appointed Dessie Brown Jr. as its director of marketing.
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Chicken Salad Chick expanding Florida presence
December 9, 2025
Chicken Salad Chick has signed three franchise agreements to expand its Florida presence, including a deal to bring 12 locations to the central part of the…
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Former Wendy's, Potbelly exec leading marketing at Dave's Hot Chicken
December 8, 2025
Dave's Hot Chicken has named Brandon Rhoten as its chief marketing officer, bringing on the former Wendy's and Potbelly executive to lead the chain's marketing…
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Naf Naf grill opening at Love's Travel Stop in Missouri
December 8, 2025
Naf Naf Grill, a fast casual brand serving fresh-baked pita, hand-carved shawarma and bold Middle Eastern flavors, is opening next week inside a Love's Travel…
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Oola Bowls entering Western US following expansion to 22 locations
December 5, 2025
Oola Bowls, specializing in açaí bowls, has surpassed 75 franchise units sold and plans to expand into the Western United States in 2026.
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Yogurtland inks franchise agreements for 13 locations
December 4, 2025
Yogurtland has signed franchise agreements for 13 locations, a move that includes the self-serve frozen yogurt chain's first entry into the Idaho market.
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Wingstop, Crumbl franchisee opening 120 Lola Beans in Texas
December 4, 2025
Lola Beans, a drive-thru franchise specializing in coffee, infused sodas and plant-based energy drinks, has signed an area representative agreement with…
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Osmow’s entering New Jersey
December 4, 2025
Osmow's, a fastcasual chain known for its modern take on Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine, is entering the New Jersey market with a location in North…
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Velvet Taco names Chris Schultz CEO
December 3, 2025
Velvet Taco named Chris Schultz as its chief executive officer on Wednesday, tapping a veteran of Voodoo Doughnut and Starbucks to oversee the brand's domestic…
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Jeff’s Bagel Run reports 26% sales growth, doubles store count
December 2, 2025
Jeff's Bagel Run reported a 26% increase in same-store sales as the Orlando-based chain continues a rapid expansion across the U.S.
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