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Slim Chickens adding to Utah presence
November 23, 2022
Fayetteville, Arkansas-based Slim Chickens is adding to its Utah lineup with an opening in Pleasant Grove, thanks to its partnership with the Love Restaurant…
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2 South Korean-based fast casuals expanding Virginian footprints
November 23, 2022
A pair of South Korean-born fast casual brands — Bonchon and Tous les Jours — are expanding via shopping centers in Virginia.
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Panera 'shaking' things up in Texas
November 22, 2022
Panera Bread locations in Texas are testing Bakery Shakes — frozen blended shakes inspired by bakery items, according to a company press release.
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Swig lands new owner
November 22, 2022
Utah-based Larry H. Miller Company has acquired a majority stake in Swig, home of the Original Dirty Soda, from Savory Fund, the private equity firm focused on…
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Salad and Go opening 5 Texas locations
November 21, 2022
Arizona-based Salad and Go is opening five locations by year's end in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, four of which mark the brand's first-time entry into their…
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Dirty Dough, Hughes partner for digital signage
November 21, 2022
Dirty Dough, a Utah-based cookie company founded in 2019, has partnered with Hughes Network Systems, LLC for managed digital signage, according to a press…
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Brooklyn Dumpling signs 1st international agreement
November 21, 2022
Brooklyn Dumpling Shop has signed its first international multi-unit deal to bring the dumpling concept to Vancouver, Canada.
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Huey Magoo's opens in North Ft Lauderdale
November 21, 2022
Huey Magoo's opened a store Monday in North Lauderdale, Florida, marking its 37th location, according to a company press release.
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Dickey's opening 65 Canadian locations
November 21, 2022
Texas-based Dickey's Barbecue Pit is continuing its Canadian development by signing an agreement to open 65 locations in the Greater Toronto and Niagara areas.
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Buona, Original Rainbow Cone opening dual-concept locations in Tennessee
November 21, 2022
Two Chicago-based brands, Buona and The Original Rainbow Cone, are opening their first co-branded locations outside of Illinois in Tennessee.
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November 21, 2022
Le Pain Quotidien, a European brand with 56 U.S. locations, is under new ownership, along with The Little Beet, a 12-unit fast casual concept and Table by…
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Saladworks, Frutta Bowls opening co-branded restaurant
November 21, 2022
Saladworks and Frutta Bowls are opening a co-branded restaurant this week in San Juan Capistrano, California.
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Your Pie rolls out redesigned menu boards
November 21, 2022
Your Pie rolled out a redesigned menu earlier this month, according to a press release.
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Former Church's Texas Chicken VP named Fuku CEO
November 18, 2022
Fuku, a collection of fast casual restaurants specializing in fried chicken sandwiches created by chef and restaurateur David Chang, has hired Claudia Lezcano…
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Famous Toastery names former Mooyah EVP as president
November 18, 2022
Charlotte, North Carolina-based The Famous Toastery, a 25-plus unit breakfast, brunch and lunch franchise, has hired Mke Sebazco as president, who aims to…
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Mici Italian to expand Arizona footprint
November 18, 2022
Denver-based Mici Italian will open its second location in Arizona this winter in Queen Creek, Arizona, according to a press release.
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Americans eating out less but satisfaction remains strong
November 17, 2022
More than half, 59%, of Americans are eating out less often, compared to a year ago, across all food formats but most significantly in the casual dining…
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Scooter's VP focused on enhancing drive-thru operations
November 17, 2022
Scooter's Coffee has hired Jaime Denney as VP of franchise operations, where she'll focus on increasing the speed and effectiveness of drive-thru service…
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Big Chicken digs Texas
November 17, 2022
Big Chicken, founded by Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal, has signed a deal with Crumbl Cookies franchisee Jace Mattinson to open locations ni Killeen, Waco and…
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El Pollo Loco signs Kansas City deal
November 17, 2022
Los Angeles-based El Pollo Loco Inc. has signed an eight-unit franchise agreement with EPL Missouri LLC to develop the brand throughout the Kansas City area…
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