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Fuzzy's lands 4-unit deal
June 13, 2022
Fuzzy's Taco Shop has signed a four-unit agreement with multi-brand franchisee John Cassity to bring the brand to Utah and add to its Colorado locations.
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Illegal Pete’s rewarding loyal customers via app
June 13, 2022
Illegal Pete's, a Colorado-based fast casual, has launched a mobile loyalty program — V.I. Pete's — powered by Paytronix, a digital guest experience platform.
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Zaxby's hires former Arby's exec as CMO
June 13, 2022
Zaxby's has hired Patrick Schwing as chief marketing and strategy officer to oversee marketing communications, loyalty, e-commerce, R&D and media…
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Chick N Max heading to Texas
June 13, 2022
Wichita-based Chick N Max is headed to Texas, thanks to a three-unit deal with restaurant veteran Aaron Johnson. While leases have yet to be signed, Johnson is…
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Panera launches 1st ‘Panera To Go’ digital-only café
June 10, 2022
Panera Bread's first Panera To Go, a digital-only café focused on off premise dining, is up and running in Chicago.
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Killer Burger opens 19th location
June 10, 2022
Portland-based Killer Burger opened its 19th location this week in Wilsonville, Oregon.
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Starbucks may flip bathroom policy due to public mental health issues
June 10, 2022
After four years of opening its once-closed bathroom facilities to the public, Starbucks is considering reversing the policy, citing increasing mental health…
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Slutty Vegan partners with Beyond Meat
June 10, 2022
Slutty Vegan, an Atlanta-based burger joint offering 100% vegan comfort food from Founder Pinky Cole, has teamed up with Beyond Meat to introduce a non-GMO…
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Wing It On co-founder takes on CMO role
June 10, 2022
Connecticut-based Wing It On co-Founder Justin Egan is now the brand's CMO and head of restaurant technology.
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Chipotle teams with Tractor Beverage Co. for Watermelon Limeade
June 9, 2022
Chipotle Mexican Grill has released its first seasonal beverage, Watermelon Limeade, as an LTO at all restaurants in the U.S. and Canada, with 5% of profits…
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Rave Restaurant Group promotes Mike Burns to EVP, COO
June 9, 2022
Rave Restaurant Group, parent company of Pizza Inn and Pie Five Pizza, has announced the promotion of Mike Burns to executive vice presidents and chief…
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Slim Chickens nesting in North Dakota
June 9, 2022
Fayetteville, Arkansas-based Slim Chickens is opening at 3118 3rd Ave. W, in North Dakota, its second location in the state.
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Noodles & Co entering Nevada
June 9, 2022
Noodles & Co entered Nevada last week in Sahara Rancho, Las Vegas, and plans to open two to four more locations next year in Las Vegas.
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Ghost Financial begins educational program for ghost kitchen operators
June 8, 2022
Ghost Financial, a financing and business services platform for ghost kitchen operators, has announced the launch of its online learning and community platform…
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Delivery available via Cafe Rio app
June 8, 2022
On the heels of its introduction of curbside pick-up, Cafe Rio Mexican Grill has launched a systemwide tech feature that enables customers to place delivery…
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Biggby launches made-to-order energy drinks
June 8, 2022
Biggby Coffee, a nearly 300-unit unit franchise, is launching customizable, made-to-order energy drinks. The line includes Blood Moon (blood orange and mango)…
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June 8, 2022
Taïm Mediterranean Kitchen, a New York City-born fast casual restaurant, is opening its first New Jersey restaurant. The store will be located in the Princeton…
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Tropical Smoothie upgrades loyalty program
June 7, 2022
Free sips and bites await Tropical Smoothie Cafe guests with the company's Tropic Rewards loyalty program and upgraded mobile app. Guests who join the Tropic…
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Big Chicken elevates Marci Rude to VP of Development
June 7, 2022
Big Chicken, a concept founded by Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal, which was just named No. 25 on Fast Casual's Top 100 Movers & Shakers list, has elevated…
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Peet's going all in with going green
June 6, 2022
Peet's Coffee, which has 270 locations in the U.S and China, confirmed Monday that 100% of its purchases are responsibly sourced per standards created by…
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