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Italy’s Poke House invests in Sweetfin
January 18, 2022
European foodtech company Poke House has invested in Sweetfin, a 14-unit Los Angeles-based poke brand. Poke House, which has over 75 restaurants in Italy…
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Peet's Coffee achieves 100% water processing for decaffeinated drinks
January 18, 2022
As decaffeinated coffee consumption increases at the start of the year, Peet's Coffee has transitioned to water processing across its line of decaffeinated…
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Mendocino Farms reveals brand refresh
January 18, 2022
California-based Mendocino Farms, which serves sandwiches and salads, has rebranded to focus on "reimagining the intersection of food and community," CEO Kevin…
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I Heart Mac & Cheese entering 10 states in 2022
January 17, 2022
Florida-based I Heart Mac & Cheese signed 47 franchise agreements in 2021 and will open over 75 stores in 2022, entering Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona…
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Roll-Em-Up Taquitos signs 6-unit deal
January 17, 2022
California-based Roll-Em-Up Taquitos has signed a deal with Chris Concepcion to bring six locations into Ventura County and Glendale, with the first set to…
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Tokyo restaurant chain installs vending machines for take-home sales
January 17, 2022
A Tokyo restaurant chain specializing in noodle dishes has installed vending machines at 26 outlets offering frozen versions of its products for take-home…
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Choppaluna opening in Scotland
January 17, 2022
London-based Choppaluna, owned by Hero Brands Group, is opening a location this year in Glasgow, Scotland's business district.
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Bonchon ends 2021 on high note
January 17, 2022
For Bonchon, a global restaurant concept known for Korean fried chicken, 2021 was a year filled with growth and positive sales figures.
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'America's drive-thru capital' hosting Fast Casual Exec Summit
January 14, 2022
Indianapolis is "America's drive-thru capital," according to Chrysler Capital, which analyzed data to reveal which U.S. cities were the best for drive-thrus…
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315-unit deal in the works for Roll-Em-Up Taquitos
January 14, 2022
Roll-Em-Up Taquitos is rolling out a deal with restaurant operators David Weaver and Blake Terry to bring 315 locations to Texas and Oklahoma. The agreement…
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Brooklyn Dumpling Shop opening in Philly
January 14, 2022
Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, a dumpling automat concept, is set to bring automat technology home with the signing of a multi-unit franchise deal in Philadelphia.
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Hopdoddy acquires Texas-based burger joint
January 13, 2022
Austin's Hopdoddy Burger Bar has acquired Grub Burger Bar, an 18-unit, Bryan, Texas-based brand that serves burgers, hand-spun shakes and cocktails.
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Chipotle featuring Olympians' favorite menu items
January 13, 2022
Chipotle Mexican Grill has launched the second iteration of its Team Chipotle Menu, which features the go-to orders of American winter athletes and Chipotle…
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&pizza to continue New Jersey expansion
January 13, 2022
Fast-casual pizza chain &pizza will continue its New Jersey expansion with three proposed locations, according to a NJ.com report.
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WOWorks hits 2021 growth spurt
January 13, 2022
WOWorks, which is made up of Saladworks, Frutta Bowls, Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh and The Simple Greek, added 60 restaurants and signed 28 franchise…
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Parent company of Red Mango, Orange Leaf names president
January 13, 2022
JAMCO Interests operating partner Sherif Mityasto can now add president to his resume. The former chief experience officer for TGI Fridays is now overseeing…
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Former Astros pitcher adds to his Ike's Love & Sandwiches lineup
January 13, 2022
Ike's Love & Sandwiches has opened its second Houston location (2518 A Rice Blvd) in partnership with Mark Appel, a former pitcher for the Houston Astros.
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Slim Chickens ends 2021 with 350 signed agreements
January 12, 2022
Fayetteville, Arkansas-based Slim Chickens closed out 2021 by signing more development deals — 350 — than ever and also opened nearly 40 locations, including…
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Cheech creates ghost kitchen with 'stoners' in mind
January 12, 2022
Now that the recreational use of cannabis is legalized in 18 states, celebrity weed-enthusiast Cheech Marin, of "Cheech & Chong" fame has teamed up Chef…
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Voodoo Doughnut sets up shop in Washington
January 12, 2022
Portland's Voodoo Doughnut opened the doors this week to a shop in Vancouver, Washington, at 8203 NE Vancouver Mall Dr., marking the brand's 12th unit but…
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