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Nashville pitmaster creates 2nd barbecue concept
December 30, 2021
Pitmaster Carey Bringle, who launched Peg Leg Poker in 2013 in Nashville, opened a second barbecue joint earlier this month. Bringle's Smoking Oasis is not the…
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Dickey's opens 700th unit
December 29, 2021
Dickey's Restaurant Brands, which owns Dickey's Barbecue Pit, Wing Boss, Big Deal Burger and Trailer Bird, opened its 700th store on Dec. 10 when it launched…
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All DoorDash employees back on monthly deliveries
December 29, 2021
Every DoorDash employee, up to and including the CEO, are being asked to make monthly deliveries as part of the company's WeDash program, which launched in…
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South Korean fried chicken chain opening in Long Beach
December 28, 2021
Mom's Touch, a 1,300-unit fried chicken chain based in South Korea, is opening in Long Beach, California. Following its U.S. debut in Gardena this past summer…
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Fuzzy's hires former Backyard Burgers CEO as COO
December 28, 2021
Fuzzy's Taco Shop, which has nearly 150 locations, has hired Scott Shotter as COO, according to a company press release.
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Taco Bell franchisee opening Habit Burger locations
December 28, 2021
California-based The Habit Burger Grill has signed an area development agreement with Lee Mitchell, a multi-unit Taco Bell franchisee, to bring five locations…
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Clean Juice adds 5 franchisees in 5 states
December 28, 2021
Charlotte-based Clean Juice has added five franchise partners in five states, accelerating its goal of opening a Clean Juice in all 50 U.S. states. This latest…
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Restaurant employees picking up the slack
December 28, 2021
Back-of-house managers, dish and prep cooks are working more overtime during the pandemic, according to a 7shifts study. The research analyzed shifts scheduled…
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Breakfast, lunch sales rebounding
December 23, 2021
The breakfast daypart is rebounding, according to a report from The NPD Group.
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Pinkbox celebrates opening of relocated store
December 23, 2021
Las Vegas-based Pinkbox Doughnuts opened a relocated drive-thru store on Dec.18 on Eastern Avenue and Horizon Ridge Parkway with a block party featuring music…
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Shawarma Press opening inside Walmart stores
December 22, 2021
Texas-based Shawarma Press is now open inside a Walmart in San Antonio, the first of many locations opening within the retail giant. Eventually, Walmart stores…
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20-year-old entrepreneur refreshes Vitality Brands in Oregon
December 22, 2021
Vitality Bowls in Tualatin has a new owner, local entrepreneur Andres Radilla, and a new look to go with it.
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Wingstop promotes SVP to chief people officer
December 22, 2021
Wingstop has promoted Donnie Upshaw from SVP of People to chief people officer.
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Automatic robotic kitchen in Illinois requires no human employees
December 21, 2021
Nala Robotics, an Arlington Heights, Illinois-based technology firm, launched a fully automatic robotic kitchen last month in Naperville that can cook millions…
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Ziggi's inks deal for 150th unit
December 21, 2021
Ziggi's Coffee, a Colorado-based drive-thru coffee chain, has signed a multi-unit deal that includes the chain's 150th unit. The franchisees, Ron and Denise…
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TikTok jumping into virtual dining
December 21, 2021
Social media platform TikTok has partnered with Virtual Dining Concepts, a provider of virtual dining spaces, to create TikTok Kitchen, a dining service…
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Sushi Maki makes 'polished fast casual' debut
December 21, 2021
South Florida-based Sushi Maki has opened its first "polished fast casual" concept in Fort Lauderdale.
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Capriotti's, Wing Zone sign 12 developer agreements
December 20, 2021
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop and Wing Zone reported a successful fourth quarter which included the signing of 12 developer agreements, increasing the combined…
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Malaysia's PappaRoti opening in Chicago
December 20, 2021
PappaRoti, a 400-unit coffee shop chain based in Malaysia, will open in downtown Chicago, joining U.S. locations in Michigan and Nebraska.
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Consumers a bit more impatient at drive-thrus, carryout
December 20, 2021
Consumers are becoming more impatient when waiting for their food at drive-thrus and pick-up windows thanks in part to technology in restaurants, according to…
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