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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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ItsaCheckmate expands partnership with Grubhub
January 12, 2022
ItsaCheckmate, a technology provider for streamlining digital orders and menus, is expanding its partnership with online food delivery marketplace Grubhub.
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Starbucks to spend $1.5B with diverse suppliers by 2030
January 11, 2022
Starbucks announced Tuesday that it would spend $1.5 billion with diverse suppliers as part of its focus on advancing racial and social equity. In FY21, the…
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Dunkin' franchisees bringing Curry Up Now to North Carolina
January 11, 2022
San Francisco-based Curry Up Now has signed a multi-unit deal to open at least five Curry Up Now restaurants as well as its sister brand, Mortar and Pestle…
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Sajj opening ghost kitchen inside grocery store
January 11, 2022
Bay-Area based Mediterranean fast casual concept SAJJ Mediterranean is opening within Ralphs grocery store in L.A., thanks to a partnership with ghost kitchen…
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Tropical Smoothie CEO: '2021 was best year yet'
January 11, 2022
Although many brands would say 2021 was one of its most challenging years, Tropical Smoothie Cafe isn't one of them.
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Juice It Up expanding California desert footprint
January 11, 2022
Juice It Up, a smoothie, açai bowl and raw juice chain, has opened its first location in Palmdale, California. Featuring the brand's fresh new store design…
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Raising Cane's opens 600th unit
January 11, 2022
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers is opening its 600th location Tuesday in Corona, California, the company's second location in the area. The opening kicks of…
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District BBQ is 'Halal-certified'
January 10, 2022
The Washington D.C. metro now has a halal barbecue smokehouse, thanks to founder Ahmad Ashkar making the decision to make his fast casual brand, District BBQ…
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Azule Taqueria opening in NYC
January 10, 2022
A wave of tacos from Azule Cantina is hitting Manhattan's food scene this month bringing a beach-inspired Los Angeles vibe to the heart of Midtown.
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Slim Chickens hatches 150th store
January 10, 2022
Fayetteville, Arkansas-based Slim Chickens, which features dine-in and drive-thru service in the better-chicken segment, is opening its 150th restaurant this…
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Smoothie King sales surge in Q4
January 10, 2022
Despite a turbulent time for the restaurant industry, Smoothie King, which has 1,300 global locations, reported a 16.5% sales increase year-over-year…
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January 10, 2022
The Habit Burger Grill is opening in Massachusetts, thanks to a deal with Adam Quinn, who owns several restaurant brands, including Dunkin.' Over the next few…
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Foodservice, vending, water associations urge feds to accelerate COVID test kit availability
January 10, 2022
The National Restaurant Association, the National Automatic Merchandising Association and the International Bottled Water Association have called on President…
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Ike's Love & Sandwiches adds Orange County location
January 10, 2022
Ike's Love & Sandwiches added to its Orange Country roster last week when a store opened at 1835 Newport Blvd., in Costa Mesa, California.
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Noodles & Co signs 55-unit franchise deal
January 10, 2022
Warner Foods, which operates over 150 Jack in the Box, Black Bear Diner and Panera Bread restaurants, will add 55 Noodles & Co locations to its portfolio.
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