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Taffer's Tavern opens in Washington DC stadium
September 16, 2021
Taffer's Tavern, owned by "Bar Rescue" star Jon Taffer, kicked off its inaugural weekend at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland, home of the NFL's Washington…
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Coolgreens entering Florida market
September 16, 2021
Coolgreens is planting roots in the South Florida market, opening this fall in Delray Beach, CEO Robert Lee said in a company press release.
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Tropical Smoothie Cafe promotes SVP to COO
September 16, 2021
Tropical Smoothie Cafe has promoted former SVP of Operations Richard Key to chief operations officer.
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How Teriyaki Madness, Piada marketing execs leverage tech to increase sales
September 16, 2021
The restaurant industry has been thrust into an omnichannel reality that's upended not only the dining experience, but also the tactics marketers use to drive…
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Tropical Smoothie Cafe opens 1,000th location
September 15, 2021
Tropical Smoothie Cafe celebrated the opening of its 1,000th store this week with a location in Flower Mound, Texas, according to a company press release.
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Burger King most popular drive-thru in U.S.
September 15, 2021
Burger King is the favorite when it comes to the most popular fast food drive-thru in the U.S.
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DoorDash sues NYC over data-sharing ordinance
September 15, 2021
DoorDash is suing New York City over the implementation of a law that would require the third-party delivery service to share customer data with restaurants…
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El Pollo Loco hatching 9 units in Northern California
September 14, 2021
El Pollo Loco Inc. is making good on its plans to expand throughout parts of the Western United States, inking a multi-unit agreement with TWS Restaurant…
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Dickey's franchisee opening Dog Haus in Michigan
September 14, 2021
Dog Haus will serve the Great Lakes State via two restaurants in Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo, the first of which is expected to open in 2022.
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Slim Chickens hatches 1st Georgia location
September 14, 2021
Slim Chickens, a fast casual brand featuring dine-in and drive-thru service, has opened its first Georgia location, according to a company press release.
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Fazoli's lands in Zanesville, Ohio
September 14, 2021
Fazoli's, a QSR chain known for made-to-order Italian dishes and unlimited breadsticks, has opened in Zanesville, Ohio, according to a company press release.
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Macque's BBQ International launches franchise initiative
September 14, 2021
Macque's BBQ International has launched a fast casual franchise system, CEO and President Michael Thomas said in a company press release.
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Tattle announces integration with Thanx
September 14, 2021
Tattle, an innovator in the customer experience improvement category, has announced its integration with Thanx, a guest engagement and retention platform…
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Could the next chicken war be vegan?
September 14, 2021
Diners have more choices than ever before, and that include vegans. Impossible Foods launched its plant-based chicken product for restaurants this week, while…
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Dickey's executing franchise agreement for Africa
September 13, 2021
Dickey's Barbecue Pit has signed a master agreement with exclusive rights to grow its Africa presence by opening eight locations in Botswana over the span of a…
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50-year-old bagel brand launching franchising program
September 13, 2021
After 50 years of serving bagels in New York City, H&H Bagels, which has four locations, is hoping to franchise across the U.S.
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Slim Chickens squeezing into Iowa
September 13, 2021
Arkansas-based Slim Chickens has inked a deal to bring nine locations to cities throughout central Iowa. Seasoned restaurant operators Jeff and Leanne Brands…
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Wingstop's Nicolas Boudet lands 2nd role
September 13, 2021
Wingstop has awarded a second role to Nicolas Boudet, who has been serving as president of International since 2018. He is now also SVP of Global Development.
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Hot Head Burritos opening in Jackson, Ohio
September 13, 2021
Hot Head Burritos has announced a Cantina location opening soon in Jackson, Ohio. The 2,400-square-foot location will seat more than 90 guests, offer outdoor…
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SpotOn acquires Appetize
September 13, 2021
SpotOn, a software and payments company, has announced the acquisition of Appetize, an enterprise commerce platform for food, beverage and retail.
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