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Consumers still hungry for deals, coupons
October 1, 2021
More than half, 60%, of shoppers are looking for more coupons, discounts and deals to offset higher prices across shopping categories such as apparel…
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Soom Foods rebrands, unveils new flavor
September 30, 2021
Soom Foods recently rolled out new packaging, a website, and the newest flavor in their line-up, Vanilla Bean Tahini, according to a company press release.
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Torchy's offering Black Pumas Taco at Austin City Limits Music Festival
September 30, 2021
Torchy's Tacos, the Austin-based taco brand offering its Damn Good Tacos and Green Chile Queso, is teaming up with the four-time Grammy-nominated Black Pumas…
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Wing It On! opening in Birmingham region
September 30, 2021
Wing It On!, a fast casual known for its fresh, never-frozen, all-natural wings 'n wiches, will open a location in the Birmingham, Alabama area, according to a…
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Luna Grill snags former Corner Bakery exec
September 30, 2021
Luna Grill has named Tony Reaman CFO.
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Customer sues Wow Bao over facial recognition
September 30, 2021
A customer has sued Wow Bao, a Chicago-based fast casual restaurant that uses self-order and facial recognition technologies, for allegedly not making the…
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California fast casual buying mobile app company
September 30, 2021
Southern California-based California Tacos Inc. has acquired OnPlate, a mobile app technology company.
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Caribou launches subscription coffee plan
September 29, 2021
Caribou Coffee couldn't let Panera Bread keep all the hype surrounding subscription coffee programs. The Minnesota-based chain has officially launched its…
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Coffee deals abound on National Coffee Day
September 29, 2021
Consumers nationwide can get free coffee today, National Coffee Day, as coffee brands, coffee shops, convenience stores and restaurants are offering coffee…
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Sankranti bringing flavors of India to Atlanta area
September 29, 2021
Restaurateur Srinivasa Nimmagadda "Nimms," hoping to make Indian cuisine more mainstream, will open Sankranti, his new fast casual Indian concept in Dunwoody…
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Freddy's adds 3 execs to leadership team
September 29, 2021
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has named Laura Rueckel as CMO and and Erin Walter as VP of Brand Marketing. Additionally, the Wichita, Kansas-based…
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Capriotti’s, Wing Zone adding 16 units
September 29, 2021
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, known for slow-roasted, all-natural turkeys and its trademark Bobbie sandwich, and Wing Zone, specializing in cooked-to-order…
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IHOP opens first Flip'd
September 29, 2021
After announcing in 2019 that it was jumping into the fast casual industry with "Flip'd by IHOP" and then rebranding it earlier this year, IHOP has finally…
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Pokéworks opening 8 locations in Greater Boston
September 29, 2021
Pokéworks continues to expand with plans to open multiple units in the Greater Boston region, according to a company press release.
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Brothers bring Biggby Coffee to Akron, Ohio
September 29, 2021
After working for his family's Ohio-based business for two decades, Greg Alberty and his two brothers, Brian and Kevin, have opened Akron, Ohio's first Biggby…
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Indeed, OpenTable team up to accelerate U.S. restaurant recovery
September 29, 2021
Job site Indeed and reservation company OpenTable are launching a month-long U.S. hiring initiative called Interview Days: Restaurant Jobs, which begins on…
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Touchless vending and coffee service machines: Success beyond COVID?
September 29, 2021
The customer demand for contactless interaction continues to expand due to the coronavirus pandemic. Thankfully, a number of self-service equipment…
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ShiftPixy, Quelliv create laser for restaurants to fight COVID
September 28, 2021
ShiftPixy, Inc., a national staffing enterprise that designs, manages, and sells access to a disruptive platform, has signed an agreement with Quelliv, Inc.…
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Fatburger celebrating 100th location
September 28, 2021
Fatburger, a chain known for big, juicy, custom-made burgers, has opened its 100th U.S. location with a store in Arlington, Texas, according to a company press…
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Chaia brings fresh food menu to Bethesda opening
September 28, 2021
Chaia, a fast casual brand with a mission to "get people to eat more vegetables," will open in Bethesda, Maryland on Tuesday, according to a company press…
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