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Multi-unit Freshii franchisee developing 6 locations in New Jersey
November 10, 2022
Freshii Inc. franchisees and brothers Greg and Ryan Lahr are adding six locations over the next five years to their portfolio. The duo opened their first…
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Leadership shake-ups coming at Wingstop, Blaze Pizza?
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
November 10, 2022
Wingstop Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue and Technology Officer Stacy Peterson is stepping down to become the CEO of a "private equity-sponsored…
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Panera debuts updated kiosks in newly designed stores
November 9, 2022
Panera Bread, a fast casual restaurant chain, announced the opening of its updated urban store format in New York that includes updated ordering kiosks, the…
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Captain D's continues growth in Georgia
November 8, 2022
Captain D's is continuing its expansion into Georgia with an opening in Warner Robins at 3004 Russell Pkwy., marking the city's second Captain D's restaurant…
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Yogurtland debuts branded apparel
November 8, 2022
Yogurtland has launched a branded merchandise site featuring clothing and accessories, including a giant spoon, shirts, beanies and mugs.
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Salad & Go entering Oklahoma
November 8, 2022
Salad and Go is entering the Oklahoma market with two locations opening next week in Oklahoma City at 10501 S. May Ave., and 2400 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
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Dae Gee Korean BBQ signs 1st Indiana franchise
November 8, 2022
Dae Gee Korean BBQ, a hybrid fast casual and full-service Korean barbeque concept blending Korean food with American culture, has signed its first franchise…
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Ellianos Coffee reducing franchise fee for veterans
November 8, 2022
In honor of Veterans Day, millions of cities across America will host parades Thursday and display American flags and Ellianos Coffee is showing its support…
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RoboBurger teams with Chartwells on robotic burger machine at New York college
November 8, 2022
RoboBurger, manufacturer of an autonomous robotic burger machine, has installed its first machine in a higher education location at St John's University in…
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Mendocino Farms adds to DFW presence
November 8, 2022
Mendocino Farms, a fast casual brand serving sandwiches and salads, is opening next month in Preston Hollow at 10720 Preston Road, marking the chain's fifth…
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Blaze Pizza celebrates 10th birthday with pizza giveaway
November 8, 2022
Blaze Pizza is celebrating its 10th birthday with a giveaway of more than 16,000 free pizzas nationwide, according to a press release.
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The Habit Burger driving into Miami
November 8, 2022
The Habit Burger Grill, a California-based restaurant owned by Yum Brands, is opening a drive-thru location next week in Miami Gardens at 18100 NW 57th Ave.
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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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