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Dickey's opens in Pakistan
July 29, 2021
Thanks to a master franchise agreement with Azam Bhatti and Mazhar Zaidi of the A.J. Corporation, Dickey's Barbecue Pit has opened in Lahore, Pakistan, serving…
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Former Chicken Salad Chick employee becomes franchisee
July 29, 2021
Chicken Salad Chick has opened the doors to its 200th location under the direction of first-time franchise owner and former Chicken Salad Chick corporate…
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Pancheros Mexican Grill bringing 'perfect' burrito to Peoria location
July 28, 2021
Pancheros Mexican Grill, a fast casual restaurant known for its burritos, burrito bowls and queso, opened this week at The Shoppes at Grand Prairie, in Peoria…
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Caribou Coffee to use only cage-free eggs by 2025
July 28, 2021
Caribou Coffee, a Minnesota-based chain with over 700 locations worldwide, won praise today from an animal protection non-profit, Lever Foundation, for…
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Canada's restaurant count dropped by 5K in 2020
July 28, 2021
Before the pandemic, Canada's restaurant count held steady at 66,000 units going back to 2016, but then 2020 happened, and the industry lost 5,000 units. That…
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Rush Bowls rushing to open 30 units
July 28, 2021
Colorado-based Rush Bowls is set to exceed last year's number of franchise locations opened by nearly three times, with 30 to 50 in development and a plan to…
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Luna Grill intros mobile app, upgrades loyalty program
July 28, 2021
Luna Grill, a fast casual chain, has launched an enhanced mobile app and loyalty program called Club Luna. The app features an easier ordering process with…
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Pita Mediterranean Street Food opening Florida location with $3 gyros
July 28, 2021
Pita Mediterranean Street Food will make its Florida debut this weekend in Maitland, Florida, where it's offering street gyros for $3, according to a company…
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Miso Robotics names CTO, expands advisory board
July 27, 2021
Miso Robotics, a provider of automation for the foodservice industry, has named Christopher Kruger as its chief technology officer and announced an expanded…
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Island Fin Poké sets sail to North Carolina
July 27, 2021
Island Fin Poké, a fast casual offering Hawaiian style build-your-own poké bowls, will open its first North Carolina location in Charlotte, according to a…
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Starbucks, Nestle advance global collaboration strategy
July 27, 2021
Starbucks and Nestle are aiming to bring Starbucks ready-to-drink beverages to Southeast Asia, Oceania and Latin America.
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Potbelly continues North Carolina expansion with Cary opening
July 27, 2021
Potbelly Corporation, a fast casual sandwich shop known for its sandwiches, salads, soups and cookies, is opening this week in Cary, North Carolina, according…
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Curry Up Now luring multi-unit franchisees with limited-time incentives
July 27, 2021
Keeping the pandemic in mind and with an eye on the future, Curry Up Now is offering a limited-time franchise development incentive that allows multi-unit…
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Main Squeeze Juice making Florida debut
July 26, 2021
Main Squeeze Juice Co., a Louisiana-based juice and smoothie bar franchise, is heading east to the Sunshine State, opening its latest location in Jacksonville…
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Appetize debuts Appetize+ licensing option
July 26, 2021
Appetize is launching a licensing program that will offer businesses an affordable monthly payment plan and up-front capital reduction option, according to a…
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Cousins Subs opens 6th location in Chicagoland
July 26, 2021
Cousins Subs has opened a location in Wheeling, Illinois — the company's sixth in the Chicagoland area — at 1048 S. Milwaukee St., according to a company press…
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Dickey's adds 63 units in Q2
July 25, 2021
Dallas-based Dickey's Barbecue Pit is continuing to bring its slow-smoked meats to more markets around the globe, opening 63 locations in Q2, three of which…
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Leaders of Spinato's Pizza, King's Pizza Pronto reveal online ordering tips
July 23, 2021
Online ordering has been crucial to the success of Spinato's Pizzeria and Family Kitchen, based in Arizona, as well as West Virginia start-up King's Pizza…
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Bellagreen launches loyalty app to drive a more convenient experience
July 23, 2021
Bellagreen launched a loyalty app called "b green Rewards" this week that aims to give customers an easier, faster and more convenient experience while also…
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City Barbeque hires Hathway to streamline digital ordering
July 23, 2021
City Barbeque has hired digital ordering producer Hathway to design and build native apps, a custom web ordering site and an integrated marketing site to…
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