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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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Freddy's rolls out online fundraising platform
September 6, 2022
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has tapped Force4Good as its online platform for community fundraising.
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Jamba launches boba, marketing campaign
September 6, 2022
Jamba fans may now add Strawberry Bursting Boba and Sweet Tapioca Boba pearls to their smoothies, bowls or iced beverages. The boba launch is also the brand's…
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Taking a lunch break benefits diners, restaurants
September 6, 2022
Taking that lunch break, an act nearly 40% of people do occasionally, rarely or never, offers up a slew of benefits to both dining patrons and restaurants.
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Yo-Kai Express teams with Ippudo, TableMark on ramen udon autonomous restaurant
September 5, 2022
Yo-Kai Express Inc., a Silicon Valley-based maker of a machine that creates hot ramen noodles on demand, has teamed with TableMark, a frozen food manufacturer…
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Freddy's adds to leadership team
September 5, 2022
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has named Brian Wise as COO and Jerry Kunz as VP of finance.
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The Great Greek Mediterranean adding to Michigan footprint
September 2, 2022
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, owned by United Franchise Group, has opened a location at 8233 Byron Center Ave., SW in Byron Center, Michigan, under the…
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Why restaurants are dropping phone lines for voice bot systems
September 1, 2022
More restaurants are replacing direct phone lines with voice bots to allow workers to focus on serving, cooking and internal operations.
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Thanx teams with Ovation to boost feedback capability
September 1, 2022
Loyalty and guest engagement platform Thanx is partnering with Ovation, an actionable guest feedback platform, to boost real-time customer feedback…
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BD's rolling out dragonfruit cocktail, chicken bowl
September 1, 2022
Dallas-based BD's Mongolian Grill has created a Dragon Fruit Paloma cocktail, putting an Asian-spin on a south-of-the-border favorite.
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Slim Chickens expanding in Florida
September 1, 2022
Arkansas-based Slim Chickens has opened a restaurant at 518 N Tyndall Pkwy. in Callaway, Florida, under the direction of multi-unit operating group, North…
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Sweet Paris entering Minnesota
August 31, 2022
Sweet Paris Creperie & Cafe is opening four stores in Minnesota, specifically the Minneapolis and St. Paul areas, increasing the chain's store count to 2…
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Blaze Pizza markets back-to-school campaign
August 31, 2022
Fast-casual concept Blaze Pizza has announced its Back to School campaign, according to a press release.
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Pokemoto opens 3rd location in 10 days
August 31, 2022
Pokemoto, Muscle Maker Inc.'s Hawaiian poke bowl restaurant concept, has opened its 11th Connecticut location in Colchester, Connecticut, with nine more signed…
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Rubio's upgrades loyalty program
August 31, 2022
Rubio's Coastal Grill is launching an updated rewards program, enabling guests to cash in points for free drinks, desserts, tacos and entrees. Designed to be…
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