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Slim Chickens restaurant opens in Cabot, Arkansas
July 23, 2021
The latest Slim chickens restaurant has opened at 300 S. Rockwood Drive in Cabot, Arkansas and restaurant group Dixie Chicken is the operator.
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Nekter Juice Bar hitting Chicago, 6 additional markets
July 23, 2021
Nekter Juice Bar, a fast casual specializing in healthy, plant-based drinks and bowls, will open its first restaurants in the Chicago area this year in…
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Teriyaki Madness opens in Canada
July 23, 2021
Teriyaki Madness is now serving Canadians from a store in Lethbridge, Alberta, which opened Thursday marking the chain's third international location.
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Fat Brands closes biggest restaurant franchisor deal this year
July 23, 2021
Fat Brands Inc. has closed a franchisor deal by acquiring Global Franchise Group for $442.5 million from Serruya Private Equity and Lion Capital, a news…
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Modern Market launching franchise strategy
July 22, 2021
In an effort to expand its 30-unit footprint, Modern Market Eatery is rolling out a franchising program.
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Rachel's Kitchen adding 8th Las Vegas location
July 22, 2021
After a 1-year delay, thanks to COVID-19, Rachel's Kitchen is opening its eighth location next week at the Town Square Las Vegas Shopping Center, according to…
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Smoothie King's Q2 sales up 34%
July 22, 2021
After posting 18% same-store sales increase year-over-year in Q1, Smoothie King is back with an even better second quarter with a 34% same-store sales increase.
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Todd Stottlemyre's poke brand readies for national expansion
July 22, 2021
Koibito Poke, an Arizona-based concept co-founded by former MLB pitcher Todd Stottlemyre, has opened its newest location in Scottsdale debuting a new design…
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Chaia opening DC pop-up location
July 22, 2021
Chaia, a plant-based concept headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, has signed the lease for its third location, a pop-up shop slated to open this fall in the…
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How Penn Station keeps customers safe on, off-premise
July 21, 2021
As more Americans get vaccinated and dine-in restrictions lessen, restaurants are preparing for traffic increases.
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July 21, 2021
Two Mediterranean menus, TZKI and Tza Tza Pitzas, will be the latest brands available via virtual restaurant service Nextbite come late August.
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Chipotle's Q2 results 'stun' industry watchers
July 21, 2021
"Stunning" is how industry watchers described Chipotle's second-quarter results after the Colorado-based chain reported Tuesday that earnings per share came in…
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Sweetgreen's Seasonal Sounds brings music to lunch breaks
July 21, 2021
Los Angeles-based Sweetgreen has a new way to keep customers humming during lunch via Seasonal Sounds, a platform allowing them to download curated playlists.
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Shake Shack investing $10M in employees
July 21, 2021
To help meet its goal of adding 35 to 40 U.S. locations by year's end, Shake Shack is investing $10 million in raises, bonuses and leadership development…
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SAVI Controls, LG bringing upgraded AV displays to Buffalo Wild Wings
July 20, 2021
SAVI Controls, a commercial AV control and automation systems producer, is teaming with LG Business Solutions, which offers commercial displays, to showcase LG…
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Fantasma Kitchens opening 3 fast casual brands
July 20, 2021
Fantasma Kitchens, a ghost kitchen concept created by chef and restaurateur, Lanny Lancarte, will open in September on the north side of Fort Worth, Texas.
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Just Salad lands first-time investor to fuel growth
July 20, 2021
New York-based Just Salad has completed its "largest-ever capital raise," with participation by the investment firm Closed Loop Partners, as well as returning…
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Scooter's Coffee names William Dolan VP of Real Estate
July 20, 2021
Scooter's Coffee, a drive-thru coffee chain, has named William Dolan VP of Real Estate, according to a company press release. Dolan will handle store…
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Clean Juice names NFL's Tim Tebow as brand ambassador
July 20, 2021
NFL tight end and former quarterback Tim Tebow is starring in Clean Juice's first national TV spot as well as in social media campaigns, point-of-purchase…
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Expansion plans soaring at Slim Chickens
July 19, 2021
Fayetteville, Arkansas-based Slim Chickens has inked 254 multi-unit franchise agreements and opened 17 stores since January.
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