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REEF acquires Dubai-based virtual kitchen company
November 8, 2021
REEF, an operator of delivery kitchens, logistics and proximity hubs in North America, has acquired Dubai-based iKcon Restaurant LLC, marking Reef's first…
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Chef Ashley Christensen launches fast casual chicken chain
November 8, 2021
Chef Ashley Christensen, who has gained national attention as the chef of Raleigh North Carolina's Poole's Diner, has opened her own fast casual concept, BB's…
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Starbird Chicken raises $12M
November 8, 2021
San Francisco-based Starbird Chicken has raised $12 million to fuel its next phase of growth, which includes developing company-owned restaurants and ghost…
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Dine-in traffic remains headwind for U.S. restaurant industry recovery
November 5, 2021
The U.S. restaurant industry continues to recover from last year's steep declines, although not yet back to pre-pandemic levels.
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Qu announces partnership with QTiQ
November 5, 2021
DTiQ, a cloud-based software for restaurant operations management, is partnering and integrating with Qu, a unified commerce platform.
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Chipotle teams up with NHL
November 5, 2021
Chipotle Mexican Grill has signed a multiyear North American partnership to become the official Mexican-themed quick service fast casual restaurant of the…
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FAT Brands reports Q3 loss, revenue increase
November 4, 2021
Although FAT Brands revenues improved 628% to $29.8 million during fiscal third quarter — the 13-week period ending Sept. 26 — the chain saw an adjusted net…
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Dickey’s signs 100-unit deal with Ghost Kitchen Brands
November 4, 2021
Dickey's Barbecue Pit is teaming up with Toronto-based Ghost Kitchen Brands to serve its menu via over 100 satellite pickup and delivery locations.
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Shake Shack posts mixed 3Q results
November 4, 2021
Shake Shack reported lukewarm Q3 results, according to a company press release.
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80% of industry professionals lack practical business knowledge
November 4, 2021
Nearly 80% of restaurateurs acknowledge they lack practical business knowledge.
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Chipotle to reduce carbon reduction by 50%
November 4, 2021
Chipotle Mexican Grill has committed to a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. The goal is in line with a long-term global temperature increasing…
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Vaccine mandate takes effect January 4 for large businesses
November 4, 2021
The Biden administration's vaccine mandates for businesses with more than 100 employees, healthcare workers and federal contractors is set to take effect…
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ItsaCheckmate integrates with Square for Restaurants
November 3, 2021
ItsaCheckmate has integrated with Square for Restaurants, enabling operations teams to streamline administrative tasks and better manage UberEats, DoorDash…
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Roll Em Up signs South Orange Country deal
November 3, 2021
Roll-Em-Up Taquitos is rolling out a deal with David Latif and Adam Rizza to bring five locations into South Orange County.
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PowerSoul Cafe launching flagship in Las Vegas
November 3, 2021
PowerSoul Cafe, a gluten-free fast food restaurant chain, will open its flagship store next summer in Las Vegas at West Warm Springs and Cimarron Road at…
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Jersey Mike's secures naming rights to Rutgers Athletics
November 3, 2021
Jersey Mike's Subs has secured the official naming rights to Rutgers Athletics in New Jersey. Home men's and women's basketball, wrestling, gymnastics and…
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Wingstop misses Q3 expectations
November 3, 2021
Although Wingstop Inc. reported Wednesday that systemwide sales were up 16.7% for the fiscal third quarter ending Sept. 25, the chicken wing chain's earnings…
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East Coast Wings + Grill doubles down on fast casual model
November 3, 2021
After testing a smaller store design in multiple locations, East Coast Wings + Grill, a casual dining chain based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is…
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Shake Shack taps FreedomPay for touchless payments
November 3, 2021
Shake Shack customers in 200 U.S. locations have access to touchless payment options thanks to the chain implementing Next Level Commerce by FreedomPay.
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Former Sizzling Platter CEO becomes Slim Chickens franchisee
November 3, 2021
Slim Chickens will bring multiple locations to cities throughout Idaho and Oregon under an agreement with Ted Morton, a multi-unit restaurant operator, who…
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