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Nominations open for FastCasual's 2023 Excellence in Food Safety awards
January 31, 2023
Nominations close Feb. 28. Wingstop was the winner of the 2022 Excellence in Food Safety award, and past winners have included Panda Express, Chipotle and…
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Chick N Max signs Houston lease
January 30, 2023
Less than two months from opening the doors to its first Houston area restaurant in Willis, Texas, Chick N Max — based in Wichita, Kansas — has signed a lease…
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Dickey's, Wing Boss create Atomic Barbecue Chicken Sandwich
January 30, 2023
Dickey's Barbecue Pit is adding an atomic level of spice to the menu with its latest LTO — Atomic Barbecue Chicken Sandwich — available from Feb. 6 to April 30.
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Slim Chickens opens 2nd Maryland location
January 30, 2023
Arkansas-based Slim Chickens is opening in its second location in Maryland, in the city of California. The store is located at 22622 MacArthur Blvd., and is…
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Chipotle launches Valentine's Day jewelry collection
January 30, 2023
To help Chipotle fans celebrate Valentine's Day, the chain has partnered with Bing Bang NYC to create a limited-edition collection of minimal, modern, and…
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Ellianos Coffee coming soon to Brunswick, Georgia
January 30, 2023
Ellianos Coffee, a southeast-based drive-thru specialty coffee brand, is opening soon in Brunswick, Georgia, via an agreement with Brad and Melanie Lightfoot.
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DalMoros Fresh Pasta To Go opening in West Palm Beach, Delray Beach
January 30, 2023
South Florida is about to get a big taste of Italy, thanks to the expansion of DalMoros Fresh Pasta To Go.
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Donatos partners with Habitat for Humanity for 2nd year
January 30, 2023
Fast-casual pizza brand Donatos has partnered with Habitat for Humanity for a second year, according to a press release.
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Mongolian Concepts CEO forms restaurant brand platform
January 27, 2023
Gregg Majewski, CEO of Mongolian Concepts and formerly the COO, CFO and CEO for Jimmy John's, has created Craveworthy, a parent company overseeing Wing It On…
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Balance Grille rolls out national franchising program
January 27, 2023
Ohio-based Balance Grille is rolling out a targeted franchising strategy focused on finding multi-unit operators within select markets across the U.S. The…
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Farm Burger elevates app, customer feedback collection
January 27, 2023
Farm Burger is refining its guest experience with the rollout of an app focused on delivery, convenience, choice and guest feedback.
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Shipley Do-Nuts opens 14 shops in 2022
January 27, 2023
Houston-based Shipley Do-Nuts, which is 85 years old, continued its expansion in 2022, opening 14 locations and inking 11 multi-unit franchise deals that will…
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Fast casual cafe opens in Manhattan
January 27, 2023
Metro Marche, under the same ownership as Cafe Metro in Manhattan and fast casual brand Fresh & Co, is open in New York City at 30 W. 57 St. The location…
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Paris Baguette, Lavazza offering 'authentic Italian coffee experience'
January 27, 2023
Paris Baguette is partnering with Lavazza to create an authentic Italian coffee experience at its 100-plus locations nationwide
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Newk's embraces voice AI
January 26, 2023
After testing a voice AI ordering system in its corporate stores to operate the phone channel, Newk's Eatery is rolling out the technology to all 100 of its…
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Wing It On moving up the pecking order with growth plans
January 26, 2023
Fresh off a year in which it grew by 70%, Waterbury, Connecticut-based Wing It On is adding a location to the Orlando metro area, which joins a ghost kitchen…
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Fresh Baguette offering giant croissants
January 26, 2023
Although National Croissant Day is Monday, Bethesda, Maryland-based Fresh Baguette is celebrating a day early to allow guests more to time to try their luck at…
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Chipotle hiring 15K workers
January 26, 2023
In an effort to attract 15,000 team members in time for burrito season — March through May — Chipotle Mexican Grill is launching a hiring campaign featuring…
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Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ expands food truck footprint
January 26, 2023
Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ is expanding its food truck footprint with the debut of a truck in Morristown, Tennessee.
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Original Hot Chicken making debut in Georgia
January 25, 2023
There is a new player in the Nashville hot chicken market — Original Hot Chicken. The brand is opening next week in Woodstock, Georgia, under the direction of…
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