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Pita Mediterranean getting creative to fight inflation
September 12, 2022
Pita Mediterranean Street Food, led by founder and CEO Nour Rabai, is succeeding despite inflation, a challenge facing nearly every restaurant in the market.
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Huey Magoo's adds 34th location
September 12, 2022
Huey Magoo's hosted a grand opening Monday in Hinesville, Georgia, marking its 34th location. The brand now spans seven states with over 225 franchises sold in…
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Danny Devito peddling Jersey Mike's sandwiches
September 12, 2022
Jersey Mike's Subs is launching a national advertising campaign starring actor and comedian Danny DeVito — a New Jersey native who grew up down the street from…
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Bagel Boss opens 15th store
September 9, 2022
Long Island, New York-based Bagel Boss has opened its 15th location under the direction of Massapequa High School alumn Jeff Grossfeld. The store is located at…
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Qdoba makes Austin debut via ghost kitchens
September 9, 2022
Qdoba is serving customers in Austin, Texas via the first of two ghost kitchens in a partnership with national ghost kitchen operator Reef Technology.
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Scooter's Coffee taps former Papa John's exec to lead digital marketing
September 8, 2022
To advance digital marketing initiatives, Scooter's Coffee has hired Mitch Walden, formerly of Papa John's, AutoZone and O'Reilly Auto Parts, as senior…
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Chicken Salad Chick adding Florida location
September 8, 2022
Chicken Salad Chick is opening next week in Fort Myers, Florida, at 7925 Dani Dr., thanks to a deal with Scott and Kendal Pace.
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Big Chicken signs 45-unit deal for Florida
September 8, 2022
Big Chicken, founded by basketball Hall of Famer and entrepreneur Shaquille O'Neal, has inked a 45-unit deal with DMD Ventures encompassing Orlando, Tampa…
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Slim Chickens takes South Dakota, Iowa
September 8, 2022
Slim Chickens is expanding its presence throughout eastern South Dakota and northwest Iowa via existing franchisee Todd Porter of TNT Chicken.
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Free webinar to teach viewers how to recession-proof restaurants
September 8, 2022
It's been a rough couple of years for many restaurants. Between supply and labor shortages, the pandemic and a likely recession, restaurants are feeling the…
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Velvet Taco opening 23rd Texas location
September 8, 2022
Dallas-based Velvet Taco is opening its 23rd Texas location next month in Houston's Memorial City, marking its 35th location overall. The store will maximize…
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Cafe Rio adding 3 stores in Utah
September 8, 2022
Cafe Rio Mexican Grill, which opened in 1997 in southern Utah, is adding three locations to its home state by year's end.
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Panera testing CarPay
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
September 8, 2022
Panera Bread is testing CarPlay in some stores, allowing loyalty members with iPhones to access the Panera app to place an order from their car dashboards.
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WaBa Grill's Q2 same-store sales up 2%
September 7, 2022
WaBa Grill has reported that its Q2 same-store sales rose to $43.7 million — up 2.2% from the previous year.
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ClusterTruck founder rolls out self-tested delivery platform
September 7, 2022
Chris Baggott and Meredith Sandland have created Empower Delivery, a software company that allows delivery-centric restaurants to profitably and sustainably…
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Panera testing AI at the drive-thru
September 7, 2022
Panera Bread is testing AI technology in drive-thru lanes in an effort to improve and enhance the guest experience.
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Chipotle teams up with NFL stars to launch LTOs
September 7, 2022
Chipotle Mexican Grill is teaming up with NFL wide receivers CeeDee Lamb, Michael Irvin, Dez Bryant and Drew Pearson to launch a national television commercial…
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I Heart Mac and Cheese signs 1st international deal
September 6, 2022
I Heart Mac & Cheese is planting a flag in Ontario, Canada, thanks to an agreement with franchisee Hirad Sorkhab.
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Starbird flocks to franchising
September 6, 2022
Starbird has launched a national franchise program to expand to Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, Texas, Illinois and Florida.
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Au Bon Pain reveals 'bold' prototype
September 6, 2022
Au Bon Pain has revealed a store design that promotes convenience and off-premise dining without straying from the chain's roots as a French bakery, Au Bon…
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