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Mici Italian raises more than $500K for schools
August 24, 2022
Denver-based Mici Italian's Dining for Dollars charitable giving program is amping up as school gets back in session. The program donates funds for school…
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Dickey's takes 2nd in Brazilian barbecue contest
August 24, 2022
Owners and staff of Dickey's Barbecue Pit in Brazil took second place in the Meatstock BBQ Wars held July 8-10 at the Lucky Wings Arena in Sorocaba, São Paulo…
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Hot Heads Burrito opening next to country fair grounds
August 24, 2022
Hot Head Burritos is opening in Van Wert, Ohio, across from the County Fairgrounds. The 2,200-square-foot restaurant will seat over 35 guests and offer…
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Freddy's hitting up Chi-Town
August 23, 2022
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is accelerating development in Illinois with the signing of a multi-unit development agreement with Asif Poonja of…
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Ellianos Coffee surging through Atlanta
August 23, 2022
Ellianos Coffee, a southeastern-based drive-thru coffee franchise, is expanding in Atlanta thanks to deals with existing franchisees as well as the signing of…
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Dave's Hot Chicken entering Washington
August 23, 2022
Dave's Hot Chicken, a Los Angeles-based street food brand, has inked a franchise agreement with father and daughter, Ajay Keshap and Sana Keshap, to open 1…
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Huey Magoo's gaining ground in Florida
August 23, 2022
Huey Magoo's has opened the first of three locations planned for the Gainesville, Florida, area.
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Genghis Grill upgrades loyalty program
August 23, 2022
Genghis Grill has updated its mobile platform thanks to a partnership with Punchh, a loyalty and engagement platform. Fans can now access the app featuring…
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Jinya's 3 concepts coming to Hawaii
August 23, 2022
Jinya Holdings Inc. is in the process of bringing three of its brands — Jinya Ramen Bar, Robata Jinya and LBD Japanese Bar & Lounge — to Honolulu…
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Blazing Onion founders sign franchising deal with Big Chicken
August 23, 2022
Big Chicken, founded by basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal, is breaking ground in Renton, Washington, with its first signed lease in a multi-unit deal…
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Slim Chickens hatching in 3 states
August 23, 2022
Arkansas-based Slim Chickens is expanding with eight locations in Arkansas, Tennessee and Georgia. Existing multi-unit operating group DHR Group, which also…
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Fatburger takes on Morocco
August 22, 2022
FAT Brands Inc. has opened its first Fatburger and Buffalo's Express restaurant in Morocco. Located in Marrakesh on M Avenue, the co-branded restaurant…
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Lower-income households cutting back on restaurant outings
August 22, 2022
Lower-income households are shifting dining habits, likely due to food inflation and a need to reduce food spend, and reducing restaurant visit activity.
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PicnicWorks partners with Minnow Technologies
August 22, 2022
PicnicWorks, a developer of kitchen automation technology, has partnered with Minnow Technologies, a startup that has developed the Pickup Pod, a self-service…
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Planet Smoothie plants flag in Australia
August 22, 2022
The international development of Planet Smoothie is in motion with the opening of its first two locations in Australia, according to its parent company, Kahala…
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Next Level Burger opening flagship in Denver
August 18, 2022
Oregon-based Next Level Burger will open its flagship location Saturday in Denver's University neighborhood at 1605 E. Evans Ave., marking the vegan burger…
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Big Chicken rocking Music City
August 18, 2022
Big Chicken, founded by Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal, has signed a franchise agreement to open 10 restaurants in Tennessee with local restaurateur Jim…
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August 18, 2022
Maitland, Florida-based Sonny's BBQ has promoted Billy Brewer from VP of operations to COO.
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El Pollo Loco inks 4-unit deal for Louisiana
August 18, 2022
With one restaurant opening and operating in the Bayou State, in Lafayette, El Pollo Loco Inc. is set to expand its Louisiana footprint via a four-unit deal…
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Doner Shack appoints director of global franchise
August 18, 2022
Doner Shack, a Berlin-inspired street-food concept, has appointed Nil Naik as director of global franchise to help it expand globally, according to a company…
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