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Angel investor helping Pure Grit BBQ open NYC flagship
March 3, 2022
Pure Grit BBQ, a vegan fast casual brand that has been selling barbecue essentials online since 2020, has received an angel investment from Robert Devine…
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5 Ways to Drive Sales and Generate Engagement through Digital Signage
March 3, 2022
Lucas Burns Restaurants nowadays are busier than ever, trying to find resources to re-engage customers following the pandemic setbacks. Many…
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Mountain Mike’s opens 4th Oregon restaurant
March 3, 2022
California-based Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened its fourth Oregon restaurant, located in Klamath Falls. The store is owned by franchisee Jim Smith, who owns…
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Dickey's continues expansion into Western Michigan
March 2, 2022
Dickey's Barbecue Pit is working its way across Michigan.
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Panera Bread Foundation helping underserved, at-risk children
March 2, 2022
Panera Bread has refreshed the mission of its Panera Bread Foundation to "support and strengthen communities by investing in underserved and at-risk children…
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Clean Juice invents 'The Refresher'
March 2, 2022
Charlotte-based Clean Juice has created The Refresher by combining two of its best-sellers — smoothies and fresh-pressed juice. The superfood concoction is a…
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German Doner Kebab appoints global COO
March 2, 2022
German Doner Kebab has appointed Daniel Bunce, the brand's former managing director for German GDK UK and Europe, as its global COO to spearhead the brand's…
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Former Schlotzsky's CBO takes over same role at Moe's
March 2, 2022
Focus Brands, the parent company of Moe's Southwest Grill, Auntie Anne's, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, McAlister's Deli and Schlotzsky's, has appointed Tory…
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Qdoba testing Reef-operated kitchens
March 1, 2022
Qdoba is testing three ghost kitchens, one each in Seattle, Austin and Atlanta, thanks to a partnership with Reef, an operator of mobility, logistics hubs and…
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Dillas Quesadillas lands investor
March 1, 2022
An investment from Gala Capital Partners LLC, a private investment company focusing on food and hospitality service franchises, will help expand Dillas…
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Mooyah inks 15-unit deal for Florida
March 1, 2022
Marc Verderame has signed Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes' largest development deal to date. Originally from New York, the restaurant industry veteran will…
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Brothers bonding over Dave's Hot Chicken openings
March 1, 2022
Los Angeles-based Dave's Hot Chicken has inked a franchise agreement with brothers John and Jason Hotchkiss and Paul Gorman to open eight locations throughout…
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Friendly's opens 1st fast casual prototype
March 1, 2022
Nearly a month after announcing that Friendly's would open a fast casual version, the 86-year-old company has opened its doors to Friendly's Cafe in Westfield…
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DoorDash to acquire tech startup Bbot
March 1, 2022
DoorDash is acquiring Bbot, a hospitality technology startup. The acquisition will offer merchants more solutions for their in-store and online channels…
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Taziki's plans Nashville expansion
March 1, 2022
Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe will surpass the 20-location benchmark this year in Tennessee when it opens four locations in the greater Nashville area in…
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Chipotle opens restaurant support center in Columbus
March 1, 2022
Chipotle Mexican Grill has opened a 130,000-square-foot restaurant support center in Columbus, Ohio's downtown area at 500 Neil Avenue, according to a company…
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Wayback Burgers extends Canadian franchisee's territory
March 1, 2022
Wayback Burgers has expanded its master franchise agreement with Rick De Dominicis, who owns five locations in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, to include…
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Taco Bell opening KC cantina
March 1, 2022
Diversified Restaurant Group, which owns nearly 300 Taco Bells, is opening its first Kansas City Taco Bell Cantina, a fast casual version of the brand that…
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Selecta Group teams with Thermoplan to support Starbucks solutions
February 28, 2022
Selecta Group, the Switzerland based route service provider of coffee and convenience food solutions, has teamed with Thermoplan Inc., a producer of fully…
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Miller’s Famous Sandwiches targeting Boston
February 28, 2022
Two months after announcing the launch of its franchise expansion plans along the East Coast, Miller's Famous Sandwiches is targeting the greater Boston area…
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