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Canadian restaurant industry recovery continues
October 10, 2022
The Canadian restaurant industry saw a 5% increase in visits in August compared to a year ago, according to data from The NPD Group.
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CKE exec talks company's digital ecosystem at one-day virtual event
October 10, 2022
Recognizing that QSR leaders needed a convenient way to exchange ideas, tips and advice with one another, Networld Media Group — the publishers of QSRWeb.com…
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Zunzi's names franchising director
October 6, 2022
Zunzi's, an 18-year-old fast casual sandwich concept, has hired Joanne Anderson as director of franchising, where she will oversee the development and daily…
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Beans & Brewhouse betting on Vegas
October 6, 2022
Utah-based Beans & Brews Coffeehouse is opening three stores in the Las Vegas area, thanks to a partnership with brothers Justin and Tony Williams. The…
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Korean barbecue joint opens 140th US location
October 6, 2022
Korea-based bb.q Chicken added its 140th U.S. store this week. The store is at 383 3rd Ave., in Manhattan, New York. Established in 1995, as part of parent…
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Botrista raises $55M, hires former Zoup president to lead strategy
October 6, 2022
Botrista Beverages, a provider of automation technology and the inventor of The Botrista DrinkBot, has raised $55 million for expansion.
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Jamba by Blendid smoothie robots launch new look, branding
October 6, 2022
Jamba, a provider of on-the-go freshly blended fruit and vegetable smoothies, will introduce a new design for its Jamba by Blendid robotic smoothie kiosk along…
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Wingstop's chicken sandwich hits menus nationwide
October 5, 2022
Wingstop launched its signature chicken sandwich Wednesday.
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Genghis Grill debuting prototype focused on convenience
October 5, 2022
Dallas-based Genghis Grill will open a store next year integrating technology to allow guests to be in and out in under 15 minutes by placing an order through…
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Slim Chickens adds location in home state
October 5, 2022
Arkansas-based Slim Chickens has opened a store at 1870 John Harden Dr. in Jacksonville, Arkansas, under the direction of Simply Slims.
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Juice It Up adding to California footprint
October 5, 2022
Juice It Up has landed a multi-unit development deal with Morey Mirkazemi to open three stores in Bakersfield, California over the next three years.
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Wing It On signs Florida deal
October 5, 2022
Wing It On has an signed agreement with Florida entrepreneur Jayesh Patel to open a store in Mount Dora. Building on the momentum of the brand's entrance into…
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Fatburger, Buffalo's Express coming to Atlanta
October 5, 2022
FAT, the parent company of Fatburger, Buffalo's Express and 15 other restaurant concepts, has signed a deal with franchisee Deidre Brown to open three…
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Poke House expanding in UK
October 5, 2022
Italy-based Poke House has added a location near St. Paul's Cathedral in London and will open a store next week in London's Battersea Power Station. The city's…
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Breakfast bright spot for restaurants in August
October 5, 2022
Breakfast was the top meal of the day for the U.S. restaurant industry in August as traffic grew by 4% compared to August 2021, according to a report from The…
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Bushfire lands investment from CapitalSpring
October 4, 2022
Bushfire Kitchen, founded in 2012 by Clive Barwin and his cousin, Chef Brandon Barwin, in California, will be adding to its five units thanks to a partnership…
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Brooklyn Dumpling Shop opening 5 stores in Q4
October 4, 2022
New York-based Brooklyn Dumpling Shop is adding five locations by year's end in New York and New Jersey.
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Jinya makes South Carolina debut
October 4, 2022
Jinya Ramen Bar is making waves in South Carolina's Hilton Head Island by opening at 95 Mathews Dr. Guests may choose from over a dozen ramen dishes featuring…
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Famous Dave's parent company sold to MYT
October 4, 2022
Montreal-based MTY Food Group Inc., which owns 80 restaurant brands spanning nearly 7,000 locations, has acquired BBQ Holdings Inc., a Minnesota-based company…
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California Tortilla, Tacos 4 Life launching pork-filled LTOs
October 3, 2022
Two fast casual brands, Maryland-based California Tortilla and Tacos4Life, based in Arkansas, have created limited-time offers featuring pork.
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