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Dave & Buster’s making Philippines debut
May 22, 2025
Dave & Buster's broke ground Thursday on its first Philippines location at Opus Mall in Manila thanks to a partnership with local franchisee The Bistro…
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Former Go To Foods exec joins Gong cha
May 22, 2025
Gong cha, a global global bubble tea brand, hired Michael Nedelkovich Jr. as vice president of U.S. non-traditional franchise development.
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PENN casinos betting on Shake Shack
May 21, 2025
Shake Shack is upping the ante in its expansion strategy, partnering with PENN Entertainment Inc. to open up to 10 locations within PENN-owned casinos across…
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Chipotle rolling out 'Summer of Extras'
May 21, 2025
Chipotle Mexican Grill is rolling out "Summer of Extras," a three-month program designed to give Chipotle Rewards members in the U.S. enhanced benefits, bonus…
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Gina's Gelato learning the coffee biz from Crimson Cup
May 20, 2025
Gina's Gelato and Java opened in Parma Heights after receiving support from Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea's, "7 Steps to Success," a consulting program based on…
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Randy's Donuts opens in Japan
May 19, 2025
Los Angeles-based Randy's Donuts opened its first store last week in Japan, bringing its signature oversized treats and bold American flavors to Tokyo's…
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Philly welcomes 9th Bubbakoo's location
May 19, 2025
Bubbakoo's Burritos has opened a second location under the direction of Jigar Patel in Bensalem, Bucks County, in Philadelphia. It marks the state's ninth…
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Craveworthy Brands, Jon Taffer partner to expand Taffer's Tavern
May 19, 2025
Craveworthy Brands, a multi-restaurant platform company, and Taffer's Tavern, a full-service pub franchise founded by "Bar Rescue" host Jon Taffer, are…
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Kraft Heinz, Uber Eats launch program showing restaurants serving Heinz
May 16, 2025
The Kraft Heinz Company has launched Heinz Verified, a program that indicates restaurants that serve Heinz products. Heinz Verified is the latest program from…
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The Red Chickz expanding California footprint
May 16, 2025
Nashville hot chicken chain The Red Chickz is bringing its spicy offerings to Bakersfield, California, through a three-unit franchise agreement with Gurdish…
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Father-daughter duo bringing Dog Haus to Louisiana
May 16, 2025
Dog Haus is expanding into Louisiana, thanks to an agreement with the father-daughter team of Gregg Strasburger and Erin LeDoux to open three locations.
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Workstream partners with Instant Financial to offer on-demand pay solutions
May 15, 2025
HR, payroll and hiring platform Workstream has announced a partnership with Instant Financial to provide earned wage access (EWA), digital tip payouts, and…
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Bobby's Burgers signs multi-unit deal for Arizona
May 14, 2025
Bobby's Burgers by Bobby Flay will expand its Arizona presence with a multi-unit franchise agreement to open restaurants in Maricopa County.
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Panera Bread taps DoorDash, Wing to offer drone deliveries in Charlotte
May 14, 2025
DoorDash and Wing, a drone delivery service, have partnered to launch drone delivery in Charlotte, marking the first time the service is available to city…
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Chicken Salad Chick adds Red Velvet Cake to menu
May 14, 2025
Chicken Salad Chick, which has nearly 300 locations, has added Red Velvet Cake to its menu. The three-layer cake with cream cheese frosting is available…
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Teriyaki Madness expands to El Salvador amid strong Q1 growth
May 14, 2025
Teriyaki Madness, a Denver-based fast-casual chain known for its Asian-inspired bowls, opened its first international location last week in El Salvador.
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The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf lands at Utah airport
May 13, 2025
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf has opened a location at Salt Lake City International Airport, marking its 23rd airport cafe across seven major U.S. hubs.
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Square unveils handheld device, next-gen food, beverage platform
May 13, 2025
Payment company Square has released Square Handheld, a pocketable POS for all restaurant businesses. For full-service restaurants, employees can take orders…
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Shake Shack charts course for Panama
May 13, 2025
NYC-founded Shake Shack is setting sail for Central America, announcing a partnership with Grupo Attie-Multifood Enterprises to bring its burgers and shakes to…
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Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls growing European presence
May 13, 2025
After making its European debut last year in Milan, Italy, Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls is rolling out 100 locations over the next eight years to Italy…
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