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WWE launching virtual brand to honor WrestleMania
March 22, 2022
WWE has created a delivery-only restaurant — WWE Smackadillas — in honor of WrestleMania 38, which takes place April 2-3 at AT&T Stadium in Dallas. In…
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5 ways to generate sales, engagement through digital signage
March 22, 2022
Everyone knows how difficult times are for restaurants. One way to drum up sales without having to invest a lot of capital is to introduce digital signs that…
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Rush Bowls opening 12 units in 2022
March 22, 2022
Rush Bowls will have 50 locations open by year's end, according to a company press release, which said that it was opening at least 12 units in Colorado, Texas…
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Panera launching chicken sandwiches
March 22, 2022
Panera will be the latest chain to enter the so-called Chicken Sandwich Wars next week when it launches two chicken sandwiches, the "Signature Take" and the…
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Webinar: Leveraging Market Disruptions to Enhance Your Brand Experience
March 22, 2022
Kimberly Jay Restaurants have faced an unprecedented onslaught of crises and shifting consumer expectations over the last two years. How can…
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Slim Chickens franchisee hatches 18th UK-based location
March 21, 2022
Faytetteville, Arkansas-based Slim Chickens has opened a store in Guilford, England at 22 Friary St., marking Boparan Restaurant Groups' 18th location…
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United Franchise Group's COO named president of charcuterie concept
March 21, 2022
United Franchise Group Chief Operating Officer Brady Lee is now serving as president of the company's charcuterie-centered fast casual concept, Graze Craze.
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IHOP launches 2 virtual brands
March 21, 2022
IHOP has joined the virtual restaurant craze, creating two delivery-only brands — Thrilled Cheese and Super Mega Dilla.
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New Mexico casino welcoming state's 1st Wahlburgers
March 21, 2022
Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino in New Mexico is replacing its buffet restaurant with a food hall featuring a variety of fast casual brands…
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Nespresso USA files suit against Peet’s Coffee for alleged trademark infringement
March 18, 2022
Nespresso USA Inc. has sued Peet's Coffee in Manhattan federal court claiming that the company's coffee pods violate Nespresso's capsule design trademark…
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Firehouse Subs franchisee bringing Big Chicken to Texas, Oklahoma
March 18, 2022
Firehouse Subs franchisee Coby Jones has signed an agreement to open six Big Chickens across West Texas and Central Oklahoma. Founded by basketball Hall of…
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Pincho, Hattie B’s tapping Thanx hidden menu capability
March 18, 2022
Florida-based burger and kebab concept Pincho and Nashville-based Hattie B's Hot Chicken are deploying hidden menus to diners by tapping Thanx Loyalty 3.…
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Urban Plates helping employees find child-care services
March 18, 2022
To support the needs of employees with children, California-based Urban Plates has partnered with TOOTRiS to help its 650 employees find child care. Through…
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Oath Pizza to open in Los Angeles
March 18, 2022
Oath Pizza will open three units in the greater Los Angeles area, with the first opening in fall 2022, according to a press release.
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Noodles & Co testing plant-based chicken
March 18, 2022
Noodles & Company is testing Panko Chicken made by Impossible Foods in select markets. Guests may order the meatless option in the chain's Orange Chicken…
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Torchy's founder returns to CEO role
March 17, 2022
Torchy's Tacos founder Mike Rypka has returned to lead the Austin-based brand as CEO.
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Fatburger deepening Alaskan presence
March 17, 2022
FAT Brands Inc., the parent company of Fatburger, Buffalo's Express, and 15 other restaurant concepts, is expanding its presence in Alaska with three locations…
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Blaze Pizza signs franchise agreement for Chattanooga
March 17, 2022
Blaze Pizza has signed a franchise agreement to expand the brand's presence in Chattanooga, bringing three units to southern Tennessee, according to a press…
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Marco's signs 46 unit deal for Phoenix
March 17, 2022
Marco's Pizza has inked a 46 store deal in Phoenix, according to a company press release.
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Mutts Cantina opening Arizona locations
March 16, 2022
Mutts Canine Cantina, a pet 'eater'tainment brand, has finalized the lease for a franchise location in Gilbert, Arizona. Slated to open in early 2023, the…
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