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Torchy's Tacos opens 69th Texas unit
November 17, 2021
Austin-based Torchy's Tacos has opened in the Dallas-Fort Worth area with its Frisco-Hollyhock restaurant. Located at 1555 US Highway 380, Suite 100, the…
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Former Zuul exec launches 'anti-ghost' kitchen
November 17, 2021
Former Zuul COO Kristen Barnett has launched Hungry House, a platform that she called an "anti-ghost kitchen born out of a desire to inject quality and…
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Zoup 'concentrating' on retail growth
November 17, 2021
Designed for at-home cooks and holiday hosts looking to add flavor to their creations, Zoup has created Zoup Good, Really Good Culinary Concentrates.
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Smoothie King launching line of merch
November 17, 2021
Smoothie King has launched its first line of brand merchandise at gear.smoothieking.com, according to a company press release.
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Robotic kitchen maker Nommi seeks to raise $20M
November 17, 2021
Nommi, maker of a fully automatied kitchen that features a pickup locker, is looking to raise up to $20 million in seed capital, according to a press…
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How self-service applications are changing customer behavior
November 16, 2021
In a world where self-service technology plays a vital role in everyday life, brands and retailers need to understand the changing needs in customers' demands.
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Q3 sales up at Clean Juice
November 16, 2021
Charlotte-based Clean Juice posted a solid third quarter, reporting a 17% increase in same-store sales with same-store average ticket prices eclipsing $18.
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Freddy's signs multi-unit deals for 6 states
November 16, 2021
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has signed four multi-unit agreements with new and existing operators to bring more than a dozen restaurants to New…
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Sushi Maki debuts 'polished fast casual' prototype
November 16, 2021
Sushi Maki is now open in Fort Lauderdale's business district, according to CEO Abe Ng who has deemed it, "polished fast casual."
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Jimmy Johns giving franchise incentives
November 15, 2021
In an effort to fuel franchise growth, Jimmy John's is waiving its initial franchise fee for qualifying deals, in addition to giving royalty discounts for the…
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Actress Sofia Vergara's agency marketing fast casual brands
November 15, 2021
In hopes of expanding global consumer access to diverse cultures, Sam Nazarian's C3, a global food-tech platform, is partnering with actress Sofia Vergara and…
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Burgerville signs union agreement for higher wages, better working conditions
November 15, 2021
Vancouver, Washington-based Burgerville and the Burgerville Workers Union have agreed on a labor contract at the five Burgerville locations the union…
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Ryan Harrison named COO of Zunzibar
November 15, 2021
Zunzi's, a Savannah-based fast casual concept known for its South African-inspired sandwiches, bowls and salads, has promoted Ryan Harrison to COO of its…
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Curry Up Now opening 2nd Sacramento location
November 15, 2021
Curry Up Now, an Indian fast casual concept, has signed a lease for its second location in the Sacramento, California, area. The partner franchise group, GKDHG…
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Hola Tacos debuts flagship store
November 15, 2021
Hola Taco opened its flagship store Monday in the Brandywine Square Shopping Center at 1084 E. Lancaster Ave., in Downingtown, Pennsylvania.
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Watch #QSRNext speakers for limited-time only
November 15, 2021
If you missed# QSRNext, you missed some great insight from some of the world's leading brands. The one-day event hosted by QSRWeb and Leasecake covered topics…
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Firehouse Subs selling to RBI for $1B
November 15, 2021
Restaurant Brands International Inc., which owns Tim Hortons, Burger King and Popeyes, is acquiring Firehouse Restaurant Group Inc. for $1 billion in an…
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More than half of consumers order directly from restaurants
November 15, 2021
More than half, 58%, of U.S. consumers are skipping aggregators when ordering from restaurants.
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Quiznos NFT on sale for 24 hours
November 15, 2021
Quiznos, in collaboration with Crypto.com and The NFT Agency, has launched a series of non-fungible tokens. Marking its entry into the NFT space, the…
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Garden Catering giving away 'a ton' of nuggets
November 12, 2021
Nov. 13 is National Chicken Nugget Day, and Garden Catering is celebrating by giving away a ton of nuggets — literally. Each customer, who orders that day on…
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