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Quiznos, Jimmy John's launch meaty LTOs
October 25, 2021
While many fast casuals are focusing on plant-based offerings these days, Quiznos and Jimmy John's are doubling down on meat-packed sandwiches for their latest…
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Shake Shack concluding 'Now Serving' with Fieldtrip Chef JJ Johnson
October 25, 2021
To conclude its Now Serving chef series, Shake Shack joined forces with Fieldtrip Chef JJ Johnson to create the Little J's Burger and Curry Crunch Fries, with…
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Everbowl expanding Knoxville presence
October 25, 2021
Southern California-based Everbowl will have two locations in Knoxville, Tennessee, by the end of the month. One opened on Oct. 1 at 4481 Kingston Pike in…
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Zoup goes wild with Alligator Gumbo
October 25, 2021
Zoup Eatery is ushering in soup season with Alligator Gumbo, inspired by the flavors of Creole cuisine, according to a company press release.
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FranConnect, FranNet partner up
October 25, 2021
FranConnect and FranNet are teaming up in a partnership that will allow them to harness the power of their respective specialties in an effort to empower…
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Buffalo Wild Wings testing robotic wing fryer
October 22, 2021
Miso Robotics has released Flippy Wings, a robotic chicken wing frying solution designed for high-volume restaurants, including innovation partner and…
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Patrons who opt-in to text marketing spend more
October 22, 2021
Text message marketing subscribers visit restaurants 44% more frequently than non-subscribers, and once a consumer joins a restaurant's text messaging program…
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Chicken Salad Chick bringing 8 units to San Antonio area
October 22, 2021
Chicken Salad Chick, a Southern inspired, fast-casual chicken salad restaurant concept, has signed an 8-unit development deal for the Greater San Antonio area…
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Original ChopShop hopes to boost hiring with referral program
October 22, 2021
Original ChopShop, a neighborhood restaurant featuring food with whole ingredients, hopes to leverage the relationships with its guests and communities it…
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Brooklyn Dumpling Shop heading to Atlanta
October 22, 2021
Brooklyn Dumpling Shop,a dumpling automat concept, has signed a five-unit franchise deal with Patrick Fisher to bring the brand to the state of Georgia.
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Loyalty programs keeping restaurants sales steady despite COVID-19 restrictions, vaccine mandates
October 22, 2021
Restaurants across the country are still determining how to manage day-to-day operations in accordance with recommendations regarding COVID-19 and vaccine…
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Dave's Hot Chicken hits Chicago
October 22, 2021
Los Angeles-based Dave's Hot Chicken is opening its first Chicago location Friday at 3643 N. Western Ave. The restaurant features in-door seating as well as a…
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Olo to acquire Wisely
October 22, 2021
Olo Inc., an on-demand commerce platform, will acquire Wisely Inc., a customer intelligence and engagement platform that enables restaurant brands to…
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Chipotle boasts record-breaking sales
October 21, 2021
Chipotle broke its record for quarterly sales, reporting Thursday that comparable restaurant sales were up 15% and that revenues jumped 22% during Q3. Earnings…
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El Pollo Loco opening 8 locations in Denver area
October 21, 2021
After announcing plans to enter the Denver marketplace with 15 restaurants over the next five years, El Pollo Loco, a fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain…
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Plant Power debuts flagship location in Vegas
October 21, 2021
San Diego-based Plant Power Fast Food, a 100% plant-based fast casual chain, opened a flagship location last week in Las Vegas.
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Bagel Boss preparing for remodel
October 21, 2021
New York's Bagel Boss is creating a prototype featuring modern design elements with classic features, President Adam Rosner said in a company press release.
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Big Chicken opening inside Seattle's Climate Pledge Arena
October 21, 2021
Shaquille O'Neal-owned Big Chicken is opening inside Seattle's Climate Pledge Arena, which is home to the NHL'S Seattle Kraken, WNBA's Seattle Storm and live…
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Panera's on track to be 'climate positive' by 2050
October 21, 2021
Panera Bread has committed to becoming climate positive by 2050, which means it will remove some of the carbon from the atmosphere that it emits. With nearly…
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Sweet Paris takes Miami
October 21, 2021
Sweet Paris Creperie & Cafe, based in Houston, is expanding to Florida with four locations. The state's first store will open in downtown Doral at 5335 NW…
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