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Kraft Heinz eliminating artificial colors from US products
June 17, 2025
The Kraft Heinz Company will remove all food, drug and cosmetic colors from its U.S. product portfolio by the end of 2027. Effective immediately, the company…
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#QSRNext to feature advice from Wienerschnitzel's, Sbarro, Taco John's
June 16, 2025
Quick-service restaurant operators seeking to navigate the evolving industry landscape will gain critical insights into technology, operations, marketing and…
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Former Raising Cane's exec named COO of Smalls Sliders
June 16, 2025
Smalls Sliders, a cheeseburger slider concept, has named Clint Penfield as chief operating officer. He brings more than two decades of experience from Raising…
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Randy's Donuts expanding in Mexico, UAE
June 13, 2025
Southern California-based Randy's Donuts is expanding its international presence with franchise partnerships in Mexico and the United Arab Emirates.
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L&L Hawaiian co-founder publishes franchising guidebook
June 13, 2025
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue co-Founder Eddie Flores Jr. is offering insights and practical advice for aspiring and current franchise owners in his book…
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Savory invests in Asian street food concept
June 12, 2025
Savory Fund, which has helped scale restaurant brands including Swig and Mo' Bettahs, is hoping to do the same for Hawkers, an Asian street food concept…
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Fuzzy’s piloting full-service model
June 12, 2025
Fuzzy's Taco Shop is offering a full-service dining experience with Monday's opening of a Fuzzy's Tacos and Margs, in Sugar Land, Texas, at 1912 Wescott Ave.
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Starbucks testing AI-powered virtual assistants
June 11, 2025
Starbucks has introduced Green Dot Assist, a generative AI-powered virtual assistant designed to support the coffee giant's baristas in coffeehouses globally.
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Demand for Mediterranean flavors driving Shawarma Press expansion
June 10, 2025
Shawarma Press is expanding its brick-and-mortar franchise locations and digital kitchen concepts across the U.S. as Mediterranean cuisine continues its rise…
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White paper analyzes 1 vendor approach for restaurant openings
June 10, 2025
Opening a restaurant requires getting many elements in order, especially on the equipment side. This can create a lot of challenges for restaurants trying to…
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Jinya Ramen Bar expanding footprint in Colorado
June 10, 2025
Ramen culture is expanding in Colorado with a Jinya Ramen Bar location set to open next week in Colorado Springs at 402 South Nevada Ave., marking the state's…
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Bobby's Burgers names Patrick Cunningham CDO
June 10, 2025
Bobby's Burgers by Bobby Flay has appointed Patrick Cunningham as chief development officer, a hire aimed at accelerating the brand's national expansion…
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Paris Baguette promotes Nick Scaccio to CDO
June 9, 2025
Paris Baguette, a French-inspired bakery cafe franchise, has promoted Nick Scaccio to chief development officer. Scaccio, who previously served as the brand's…
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Chipotle debuting Adobo Ranch
June 9, 2025
Chipotle Mexican Grill is adding its first new dip in five years to menu. Adobo Ranch, featuring dobo pepper, sour cream and a blend of herbs and spices, is…
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Restaurant leaders using AI to replicate own voices for ordering
June 6, 2025
Palona AI has created Restaurant AI, an artificial intelligence sales assistant designed specifically for the pizza, fast casual and quick-service restaurant…
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Smalls Sliders launches Strawberry Swirl Shake
June 6, 2025
Smalls Sliders' latest limited-time treat is the Strawberry Swirl Shake, and it's here for just the summer. The shake is available from now through Aug. 31…
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Pinky Cole hires President for Slutty Vegan
June 6, 2025
Pinky Cole, founder and CEO of Atlanta-based Slutty Vegan, has named entrepreneur, investor and marketer Lauren Maillian as brand president.
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Fazoli's makes Canadian debut
June 5, 2025
After annoucing last year that it signed a 25-unit deal to expand to Canada, Fazoli's, owned by FAT Brands, opened its first international location this week…
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NBA Hall of Famer's fast casual concept launches franchising
June 5, 2025
Grown, an organic-certified fast-food restaurant founded by Shannon Ray and NBA Hall of Famer Ray Allen, is launching a nationwide franchising program. The…
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DIG collaborates with Persian-American content creator
June 5, 2025
DIG, a fast-casual restaurant serving seasonal, scratch-cooked comfort food, has partnered with Persian-American content creator Cyrus Veyssi to launch Cyrus…
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