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Paris Baguette accelerating path to 1,000 US units
July 14, 2021
Paris Baguette, which has over 4,000 global units with only 100 in the U.S., is ready to accelerate its stateside growth. Although 2020 was a year in which…
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Core launches Summer of Hope campaign to help foodservice employees
July 14, 2021
Core, a national non-profit, is launching a month-long Summer of Hope campaign to raise $50,000 to help food and beverage employees who have children.
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Q2 sales soar at Tropical Smoothie Cafe
July 14, 2021
Tropical Smoothie Cafe growth is soaring with Q2 same-store sales increasing 42.3% and year-to-date sales up 38%, according to a company press release.
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Farmer Boys opening 100th unit
July 14, 2021
Farmer Boys, a Southern California-based fast casual burger concept, is opening its 100 location next month. The store, 7031 Kimball Ave., in Chino, marks the…
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The Dolly Llama inks first franchise deals
July 14, 2021
The Dolly Llama, a Los Angeles-based waffle and ice cream concept, has signed its first two franchise deals, which will bring one location to Tyler, Texas, as…
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Noodles & Company named as top achiever in local brand visibility
July 13, 2021
Local search marketing company, Chatmeter, released its latest report on the top 10 restaurant brands by online reputation and local brand visibility. The…
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Wing Boss flying solo
July 13, 2021
Wing Boss, a virtual pit-smoked wing concept created four months ago by Dickey's Restaurant Brands, is building a permanent nest, according to a company press…
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Potbelly unveils app to streamline online ordering
July 13, 2021
Hoping to increase transactions and improve communication with customers, Potbelly Sandwich Shop has not only launched a new website and app but also enhanced…
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Rubio's Coastal Grill bringing cauliflower rice to menu
July 13, 2021
Rubio's Coastal Grill will begin offering cauliflower rice at all of its 150 locations on July 14, according to a company press release. Cauli rice will be…
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Taziki's testing lamb burgers
July 13, 2021
Lamb burgers are on the menu at Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe stores in Nashville, Panama City and Birmingham, as well as the communities of Little Rock and…
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Scott's Chowder taps Michelin-starred chef as culinary adviser
July 13, 2021
In an effort to bring fresh seafood to the fast-casual sector, San Francisco-based seafood chef and restaurateur, Laurent Manrique, has joined Scott's Chowder…
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New Orleans welcoming second Chicken Salad Chick
July 13, 2021
Following its opening three months ago in Gonzales, Louisiana, Chicken Salad Chick is adding a second location to the New Orleans area — this time in Slidell…
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Family opens 4th Rush Bowls
July 13, 2021
Boulder Colorado-based Rush Bowls, which serves healthy meals-in-a-bowl, is opening this month in downtown Dallas at the Union office tower on 2300 N. Field…
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Roll-Em-Up Taquitos lands 12-unit deal
July 13, 2021
Roll-Em-Up Taquitos is opening 12 locations in San Bernardino County, California, thanks to an agreement with locals Glen Elder and Thelma Lemus.
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Coffee helps fight COVID-19
July 13, 2021
Add COVID-19 to the list of illnesses that coffee can reportedly help prevent.
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US restaurant recovery is daypart-dependent
July 12, 2021
Though the restaurant industry nationally has shown great resiliency — even after losing up to 35% of visits at the start of the pandemic — NPD Group said it…
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Zoup launches smaller format
July 12, 2021
Zoup Eatery has debuted a smaller prototype in Boardman, Ohio. Designed to serve the same number of customers of an average-sized Zoup, the new model will…
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Jimmy John's 'wrapping' up summer menu
July 12, 2021
Jimmy John's salads are now available via wraps to freshen up mealtime on the go, according to a company press release. As part of the chain's evolution, the…
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NRA releases 6th COVID-19 operating guidance
July 9, 2021
The National Restaurant Association released its sixth COVID-19 Operating Guidance edition today to incorporate the latest guidance on subjects like indoor…
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Welbilt welcomes Ali Holding’s revised $4.8B takeover bid
July 9, 2021
Welbilt has welcomed a revised unsolicited takeover proposal from Ali Holding S.r.l. as a "company superior proposal," based on Welbilt's previously announced…
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