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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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ParTech taps machine-learning tech for loyalty software
September 27, 2022
ParTech Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Par Technology Corp. and provider of point-of-sale software and integrated technical solutions to the restaurant and…
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Fresh Stack Burger opening 3rd location
September 27, 2022
Fresh Stack Burger Co is opening its third location next month. The store is located at 3041 Butterfield Road, Oak Brook, Illinois.
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Chipotle testing AI in back-of-house, app
September 27, 2022
Chipotle Mexican Grill is piloting two technologies to deliver better forecasting, optimal quality and increased convenience for digital guests. One is a…
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How subscription services, loyalty programs encourage repeat business
September 27, 2022
It's been a rough two-and-a-half years for the restaurant industry since the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic. Still, there are ways to increase business and…
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Pokeworks continues global expansion via Middle East
September 26, 2022
New York-born and Hawaiian-inspired Pokeworks is expanding its reach into the Middle East and North Africa via a partnership with Talabat, a tech delivery…
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Apola Greek Grill opening 5th location
September 26, 2022
Irvine, California-based Apola Greek Grill is welcoming Caroline Daniel, a former owner of three independent restaurants in Glendale and Pasadena, as its…
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HOA Brands hires CDO
September 26, 2022
HOA Brands, the franchisor and operator of Hooters and its fast casual concept, Hoots Wings, has appointed Michael Arrowsmith as its chief development officer.
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Which Wich: Get your 'bread in the clouds'
September 26, 2022
Dallas-based Which Wich Superior Sandwiches is giving guests a healthier way to order their sandwiches by creating the "Cloud'WICH" in partnership with The…
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