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Scooter's opening Atlanta-based distribution center
February 21, 2022
Omaha-based Scooter's Coffee is opening an Atlanta-area distribution center in May with Harvest Roasting, its branded, vertically integrated supply chain…
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I Heart Mac N Cheese opening drive-thru location
February 18, 2022
South Florida-based I Heart Mac & Cheese is opening its first drive-up pickup window location next week in Gulfport, Mississippi. Dubbed, "FastMac," the…
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Qdoba enhances loyalty app
February 18, 2022
Qdoba has revamped its rewards program, making it easier for customers to earn free food, CEO Keith Guilbault said in a company press release.
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Grubhub partners with Indeed to aid in hiring crisis
February 18, 2022
Grubhub has partnered with Indeed to help restaurants with their staffing needs.
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Shake Shack raising prices, focusing on drive-thru
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
February 18, 2022
Although Shake Shack implemented a 3% price hike last year, wage and supply inflation are triggering another round of price increases, CEO Randy Garutti said…
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UT alum opening Fajita Pete's in Austin
February 17, 2022
Since 2020, Austin has grown by half a million residents, making it the perfect city for Fajita Pete's, according to franchisee Michael Blalock, a University…
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Freddy's sees sales, unit growth
February 16, 2022
For Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, 2021 was a year filled with success. The Wichita, Kansas-based chain reported a 17.8% increase in systemwide…
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Celebrity chef opening fast casual dessert concept
February 16, 2022
Celebrity Chef Fabio Viviani has created Jars, a fast-casual dessert concept leveraging the latest technology and labor-saving cooking techniques to produce…
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Smokey Bones launching first drive-thru
February 16, 2022
Smokey Bones, which has 61 full-service locations in 16 states, is adding a digital drive-thru lane to its restaurants with the first opening in April in…
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Dog Haus stretching growth potential
February 16, 2022
After opening 13 locations in 2021, Pasadena-based Dog Haus has 20 more locations under construction or in the pipeline for Florida, Kentucky, Michigan…
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New York Congressman seeks $60B for Restaurant Revitalization Fund
February 16, 2022
Joe Morelle U.S. Congressman Joe Morelle on Tuesday stood alongside foodservice operators to call for the replenishment of the Restaurant…
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Wingstop investing $50M in tech
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
February 16, 2022
Although Wingstop's Q4 domestic same-store sales increased 7.5%, the Texas-based chain suffered a net income loss of $6.4 million, or 21 cents per share…
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Newk's rolls out drive-thru prototype
February 15, 2022
Mississippi-based Newk's Eatery is making its Fort Smith, Arkansas, debut next week with its first drive-thru prototype.
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Smoothie King testing order-to-text platform
February 15, 2022
Smoothie King is testing a text-to-order platform in Chicago and Jacksonville with the goal of offering a more modern guest experience while driving top-line…
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Fazoli's surges into 2022
February 15, 2022
Fazoli's, owned by FAT Brands Inc., finished 2021 on a growth spurt.
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Dave's Hot Chicken opening in Middle East
February 15, 2022
Los Angeles-based Dave's Hot Chicken has signed a deal with franchise company Lavoya to open 31 locations in the Arabian Gulf region, including in Saudi…
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Stockholder seeks control of US Foods
February 15, 2022
Sachem Head Capital Management, an investment firm, is seeking control of US Foods Holding Corp's board, claiming the company has failed to make operational…
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Clean Juice signs 100th franchise group
February 15, 2022
Charlotte-based Clean Juice's latest deal marks its 100th franchise ownership group. Glenn and Kathleen Leavitt of Idaho Falls, Idaho, are behind the deal and…
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PI∙RHO True Food launching franchising
February 15, 2022
PI∙RHO Grill, a fast casual concept based in Ottawa, Ontario, has launched a franchise expansion program. The Greek and Mediterranean restaurant, which allows…
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Jamba Blendid kiosks land at Georgia colleges
February 15, 2022
Patrons at two Georgia college campuses can now serve themselves Jamba smoothies thanks to Jamba Blendid self-serve kiosks, according to a press release.
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