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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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Bluestone Lane adds marketing expert to board of directors
July 19, 2021
Bluestone Lane, a 51-unit Australian-inspired specialty coffee chain based in New York City, has added Lisa Mann to its board of directors.
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WaBa's latest location sports drive-thru, digital menu boards
July 19, 2021
WaBa Grill, which serves rice bowls, is opening its latest Orange County location in Tustin, California. It features a drive-thru and the brand's recently…
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Can 1 chicken sandwich really offer 25 flavor options?
July 19, 2021
Chicken chains around the world have been rolling out new chicken sandwiches, and not to be outdone, Wings Over — the 39-unit chicken chain based in…
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Curry Up Now brings weekend brunch to Bay Area
July 19, 2021
Curry Up Now is offering weekend brunch at its San Jose, San Francisco and San Mateo locations, according to a press release.
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Sparkfly, Wisely partner on data-driven restaurant loyalty
July 19, 2021
Offer management company, Sparkfly, and restaurant customer intelligence platform, Wisely, have partnered to offer what the companies said are game-changing…
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Magic Johnson, Ecolab teaming up for #TakeBackYourSocialLife
July 16, 2021
Ecolab, a provider of water, food safety and infection prevention solutions, is teaming up with Magic Johnson to launch the #TakeBackYourSocialLife campaign as…
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Former teacher opening Milwaukee's 1st Cheba Hut
July 16, 2021
Milwaukee's first Cheba Hut is opening next week under the direction of local couple Heather Gawlitta and RC Huhn, who decided to open a business when Gawlitta…
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The Habit Burger adding drive-thru location
July 15, 2021
Owned by Yum Brands, The Habit Burger is opening a drive-thru location on July 22 in Richland, California. Located at 2831 Duportail St., the restaurant will…
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Mod snags former Cracker Barrel VP
July 15, 2021
Mod Super Fast Pizza Holdings LLC has named Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's former SVP and CFO, Jill Golder, to its board of directors.
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BurgerFi names finance executive to board of directors
July 15, 2021
BurgerFi International Inc. has appointed Vivian Lopez-Blanco to its board of directors, following the sudden passing of board member Steven Berrard announced…
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Capriotti’s adding 15 locations to Tampa Bay
July 15, 2021
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is adding 15 locations in Tampa Bay, Florida, thanks to a development agreement with Florida locals and franchisees Scott Crawford…
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Pressed Juicery rebrands, expands products, boosts rewards
July 15, 2021
Pressed Juicery is now known as Pressed as the fast casual brand has done a complete rebranding that also includes an expanded menu, updated in-store…
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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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