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Killer Burger names head of operations
November 8, 2022
Portland-based Killer Burger has hired Matt Distler as head of operations, a role in which he'll spearhead the company's strategic operations and oversee the…
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Sweetgreen creates 'Crispy Rice Treat'
November 7, 2022
Los Angeles-based Sweetgreen has created a healthy version of a crispy rice treat — made with gluten-free grains (organic brown rice, quinoa and puffed…
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El Pollo Loco starring in West Hollywood
November 7, 2022
El Pollo Loco Inc. has returned to West Hollywood, opening inside Trader Joe's at 8601 Santa Monica Blvd.
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Steele Brands CEO steps down, names replacement
November 7, 2022
Steele Brands, a Minnesota-based company that owns Crisp & Green, Stalk & Spade and Paco & Lime, has hired Kelly C. Baltes as CEO of its brand…
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Pickleman’s ditches antibiotics in chicken
November 7, 2022
St. Louis-based Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe has announced a "No Antibiotics Ever" policy for the chicken it serves in its 24 locations across the Midwest.
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Chicken Salad Chick hatching 6th Arkansas store
November 7, 2022
Chicken Salad Chick is opening next week in West Little Rock, Arkansas, marking its sixth restaurant in the state and third in the Little Rock area, following…
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Potbelly bellies up to Central Orlando
November 3, 2022
Potbelly Corp. is opening six restaurants over the next seven years in Orlando via a multi-unit development deal with Shari Nasir and Imran Malik of Sugarland…
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Virginia Beach welcoming 6 Chicken Salad Chicks
November 3, 2022
Chicken Salad Chick, which has over 200 locations, has signed a six-unit deal for Virginia Beach. Behind the agreement is franchisee Melissa Holt, who opened…
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Pollo Campero continues LA expansion
November 3, 2022
Pollo Campero, a Guatemalan-born fast casual restaurant. is continuing to grow its presence in the Los Angeles area, opening three locations this year in…
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Farmer Boys promotes finance leader to president, COO
November 3, 2022
Southern California-based Farmer Boys has promoted Joseph Ortiz, its former vice president of finance and accounting, to president and chief operating officer…
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Jars signs northern California deal
November 3, 2022
Jars, created by celebrity Chef Fabio Viviani, is bringing its single-serve dessert concept to Northern California with the signing of a multi-unit franchise…
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Vitality Bowls adds to Texas lineup
November 3, 2022
Northern California-based Vitality Bowls, which serves acai bowls, smoothies, wraps, grain bowls and salads, is opening Nov. 18 in Lubbock County, Texas…
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Bring on the guac! Avocado price takes a dip
November 3, 2022
With grocery items spiking up about 13% in the past few months one bright spot is the cost of avocados.
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Thanx debuts Loyalty 3.0 platform upgrade
November 3, 2022
Loyalty and guest engagement platform Thanx has completed the upgrade of its Loyalty 3.0 platform that features new capabilities that let brands respond and…
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Scooter's Coffee opens HQ to support 'unprecedented growth'
November 3, 2022
Scooter's Coffee, which has nearly 600 locations in 28 states, has relocated its Omaha-based headquarters to 11808 Miracle Hills Dr., also in Omaha. The…
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Webinar: How operators can embrace post-COVID opportunities
November 3, 2022
Customers are still dining off-premise, and that means some are calling to place orders. Hazlnut has found that 18% of all calls are missed and three out of…
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Beyond Juicery opening 1st Halal restaurant
November 3, 2022
Beyond Juicery + Eatery is opening next week in Dearborn Heights, Michigan at 26733 Ford Road, marking the brand's first halal dining restaurant. Under the…
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Fatburger, Round Table Pizza rolling out 80 Texas locations
November 3, 2022
FAT Brands Inc., parent company of Round Table Pizza, Fatburger, Buffalo's Express and 14 other restaurant concepts, will open 80 locations in Texas in a…
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Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings, BurgerFi provide hurricane relief
November 3, 2022
Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings, along with its sister company, BurgerFi, and Marcum LLP, an accounting and advisory firm, have joined forces to provide…
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Bonchon adding to New York, New Jersey footprints
November 2, 2022
Bonchon, a Korean fried chicken brand with over 120 U.S. locations, is adding five locations in New York and New Jersey via a deal with YCY International FB1.
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