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Wings Over searching for 'Wingfluencers'
October 3, 2022
Las Vegas-based Wings Over has created a 'Wingfluencer' program, allowing college students nationwide to apply to create content for the brand and receive free…
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iniBurger launches franchising opportunities
October 3, 2022
IniBurger, which has two locations in theSan Francisco Bay area, has received approval to offer franchises in California and across the U.S. Founded with the…
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Velvet Taco opening 23rd Texas location
October 3, 2022
Dallas-based Velvet Taco's 23rd Texas location opened Monday in Houston's Memorial City district at 10201 Katy Freeway, marking the brand's 35th location.
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Bobby’s Burgers landing at Phoenix airport
October 3, 2022
Intelligration Capital BB LLC, the licensor and franchisor company for Bobby's Burgers, created by celebrity chef Bobby Flay, has inked a deal to open at…
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Mr Pickle's adding up to 20 locations
October 3, 2022
California-based Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop has added a franchisee — Hungry Hospitality — to its family. The father-son team of Woody and Jason DeMayo, as well…
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El Pollo Loco leverages digital signage software from Navori
October 3, 2022
El Pollo Loco, a Mexican restaurant chain based primarily in the southwestern U.S., has launched digital signage menu boards powered by Navori QL digital…
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Restaurant chains raise over $12M for minimum wage battle
October 3, 2022
Big food chains, including Chipotle Mexican Grill, Starbucks and McDonald's, have raised over $12 million dollars in efforts to reverse a California law that…
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Cowboy Chicken tackles food costs with dark meat offering
October 3, 2022
As inflation soars, Dallas-based Cowboy Chicken is trying to keep prices down by launching two dark meat chicken specials. They include a two-piece dark…
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Pokemoto entering South Carolina
September 30, 2022
Pokemoto, Muscle Maker Inc.'s Hawaiian poke bowl restaurant concept, is entering South Carolina by signing two franchise deals for Myrtle Beacon and Carolina…
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Teriyaki Madness hires real estate VP
September 30, 2022
Teriyaki Madness, a Seattle-style teriyaki franchise based in Colorado, has inked deals for 95 units this year. To ensure they are supported the brand has…
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Digital pick-up lanes open at Ike's
September 29, 2022
San Francisco-based Ike's Love & Sandwiches has converted two traditional drive-thru lanes in Mesa and South Tempe, Arizona, to digital pick-up-only lanes…
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Ellianos Coffee giving free coffee to Hurricane Ian linemen
September 29, 2022
As Hurricane Ian continues to wreak havoc on Florida's southwest coast as a Category 4 storm, thousands of linemen are trying to restore power to those…
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Free webinar explores how to build digital storefront
September 29, 2022
Customers expect the same personalized and convenient experience, no matter how they order, be it dine-in, online or via an app. The average restaurant…
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Starbird lands at University of California-Berkeley
September 29, 2022
Starbird has opened on the University of California-Berkeley campus, marking its third non-traditional location and 13th unit in California.
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Velvet Taco hires 1st COO
September 28, 2022
Dallas-based Velvet Taco has hired Michael Pereira, who previously served in senior operational leadership roles at Snooze, an A.M. Eatery, Grand Lux Café, The…
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Slim Chickens adds to South Carolina, UK presence
September 28, 2022
Arkansas-based Slim Chickens is growing its footprint simultaneously in the U.S. and the U.K. with stores opening in South Carolina, Virginia and in Redditch…
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Potbelly signs franchise deals for Florida, Illinois
September 28, 2022
Potbelly Corp.'s Franchise Growth Acceleration Initiative, launched in 2019, is helping the brand move toward its goal of reaching 2,000 units over the next 1…
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Steele Brands launches Paco & Lime
September 28, 2022
Steele Brands, a Minnesota-based company which owns Stalk & Spade and Crisp & Green, has created a third fast casual concept, Paco & Lime, a…
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Ovation secures $2M funding round
September 28, 2022
Ovation, a guest feedback platform, has secured a $2 million dollar funding round led by York IE with additional investment from Branded Strategic Hospitality.
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Buona launches franchising program
September 28, 2022
Buona, a Chicago-based Italian beef concept, is ready to expand to the Midwest, Florida, Texas, Colorado, Tennessee and Arizona via a franchise partner program…
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