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Freddy's makes Jersey debut
August 16, 2021
Wichita-based Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers opened last month in New Jersey for the first time with a location in Linden, marking the chain's…
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Pollo Loco feeding (Miami) Dolphins
August 16, 2021
Miami-based Pollo Tropical has become the official chicken of the Miami Dolphins thanks to a three-year agreement that includes in-game, in-market and…
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Impossible Foods to launch Impossible Sausage at retailers
August 16, 2021
Impossible Foods will launch its Impossible Sausage Made From Plants at retail stores in ground form.
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Qdoba entering 4 markets
August 13, 2021
Qdoba Mexican Eats has signed multiple multi-unit franchise development agreements to bring 10 restaurants to four markets across the U.S. The deals include…
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Dave's Hot Chicken hatches 14-unit deal
August 13, 2021
Dave's Hot Chicken, a Los Angeles-based street food concept turned fast casual brand, has inked a franchise agreement with Amit Patel to open 14 locations in…
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Restaurant industry players launch Better Business survey to help chefs
August 13, 2021
The Culinary Institute of America is partnering with the James Beard Foundation, Black Food Folks, S. Pellegrino Young Chef Academy and Fine Dining Lovers to…
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Sodexo, Kiwibot team to provide robot food delivery to U.S. colleges
August 13, 2021
Sodexo has partnered with Kiwibot, a robotic last-mile delivery company, to deliver meals at three campuses this month: New Mexico State University, Loyola…
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La Madeleine debuts Express model within Dallas Walmart stores
August 13, 2021
La Madeleine French Bakery & Café has rolled out its first Express store model locations in three Dallas-based Walmart stores.
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Restaurant recovery a slow go in Q2 2021
August 13, 2021
Consumer spend at restaurants rose 32% in the April-May-June 2021 quarter, compared to the same quarter last year, and flat compared to the same quarter in…
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BurgerFi boosts Q2 2021 sales, earnings
August 12, 2021
BurgerFi International Inc. reported total revenue increased 65% from $7.2 million in Q2, 2021 to $11.8 million in the quarter ending June 30, 2021, as both…
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I Heart Mac & Cheese jumps into systemwide re-design
August 12, 2021
I Heart Mac & Cheese, a fast-casual restaurant specializing in customizable, made-to-order macaroni and cheese bowls and grilled cheese sandwiches, will…
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Viva Chicken opening 1st upstate South Carolina location
August 12, 2021
Viva Chicken, a fast casual Peruvian rotisserie restaurant, will open its first upstate South Carolina location, at 1139 Woodruff Rd. in Greenville, off…
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Quizno's shifts to rebranding effort
August 12, 2021
REGO Restaurant Group, owners of Quizno's, is working on a comprehensive rebranding plan with consulting firm Prophet and will launch several prototype…
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Farmer Boys celebrating big anniversary this month
August 12, 2021
Farmer Boys, a Southern California fast casual known for its burgers, will celebrate a milestone this month — its 40th anniversary on Aug. 25.
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Hollywood Beach home to Gelato-go
August 12, 2021
Italian gelato chain Gelato-go is opening another Florida location, this time at 707 N Broadwalk #14 in Hollywood Beach, Florida.
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Jamba, Ashley Tisdale intro 2 iced beverages
August 12, 2021
Jamba, a smoothie and juice brand, has partnered with actress and singer Ashley Tisdale to launch its Gotcha Matcha and Bold n' Cold Brew iced beverages. These…
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ParTech teams with Grubbrr, integrates Brink POS, Punchh
August 11, 2021
ParTech Inc., a restaurant technology company and provider of a commerce cloud platform for enterprise restaurants, has partnered with Grubbrr, a self-ordering…
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Togo's Eateries plans to open Vegas location
August 11, 2021
Togo's Eateries, a California-based fast casual known for big, fresh and meaty sandwiches, plans to open its first location in Las Vegas in September…
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What hourly workers want: More money
August 11, 2021
As the restaurant industry struggles with an increasing labor shortage — a challenge forcing many eateries to serve just half of customers that could be…
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Dave's Hot Chicken selects Revel Enterprise's enterprise solution
August 11, 2021
Dave's Hot Chicken, a fast casual founded in East Hollywood, has partnered with Revel Systems, a cloud-based point-of-sale and business management platform…
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