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Dickey's giving franchise to 1 veteran

April 27, 2021

Committed to supporting those who serve our country, Dickey's Barbecue Pit, is hosting its first-ever National Armed Forces Franchise Fee Voucher Giveaway.

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Cava using $190 M cash influx to expand locations, CPG line

April 27, 2021

Cava, the Mediterranean fast casual brand that acquired Zoes Kitchen in 2018, has landed $190 million in funding from T. Rowe Price Group with participation…

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Online restaurant ordering is here to stay, reveals report

April 27, 2021

Restaurant mobile order ahead, curbside pickup and delivery services aren't going anywhere once the COVID-19 pandemic ends as 92% of vaccinated dining…

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Stand-Up Burgers opens in Chicago

April 26, 2021

Stand-Up Burgers is standing tall in Chicago.

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Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut parent to halve greenhouse gas emissions by 2030

April 26, 2021

Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut and The Habit Burger Grille parent, Yum Brands, will decrease its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 46% by 2030 in partnership with its…

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Gyroville entering the Lone Star State

April 26, 2021

Gyroville, a Mediterranean fast casual brand, has signed Edward Torres as its newest franchisee. Torres, who has a strong background in finance, signed a lease…

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Rapid Fired Pizza, Hot Head Burritos move omnichannel ordering platforms to Qu

April 23, 2021

Rapid Fired Pizza and Hot Head Burritos, Dayton, Ohio-based fast casual chains with more than 120 locations, have selected Qu Beyond to deliver their…

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I Heart Mac & Cheese inks 12 franchise agreements

April 23, 2021

Florida-based I Heart Mac & Cheese has signed 12 franchise agreements with seven new franchisees throughout the first quarter of 2021. In addition, the…

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Corbett's Burgers & Soda Shop expands franchise opportunities

April 23, 2021

Corbett's Burgers & Soda Bar in Cary, North Carolina, is launching a national search for franchisees.

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El Pollo Loco expanding Texas footprint

April 23, 2021

California-based El Pollo Loco Inc., which has 31 restaurants in Texas, is seeking franchisees to help it enter the state's markets of El Paso, Lubbock, Corpus…

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Stan's Donuts & Coffee brings back summer menu

April 23, 2021

Stan's Donuts & Coffee, a Chicago-based donut shop, is offering fans a taste of summer with a line of new drinks, including the Red Velvet Frozen Hot…

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Chicken Salad Chick hatches franchise plans for Virginia

April 22, 2021

Chicken Salad Chick is targeting the state of Virginia for franchise growth, aiming to open six locations via franchise partnerships over the next two years.

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Brunch comes in a burger at The Habit Burger Grill

April 22, 2021

Who says brunch has to wait for the weekend? Thanks to the Habit Burger Grill's latest addition to its menu, The Brunch Charburger, customers can brunch any…

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Chipotle squashes Q1 predictions

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

April 21, 2021

It's good to be in the burrito game these days as long as your digital playbook is just as strong. It's a strategy Chipotle seems to have under control…

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Happy Joe’s waiving franchise fees to attract first-time owners

April 21, 2021

Iowa-based Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream, which hired Tom Sacco as CEO and president last year, has launched major expansion efforts, opening two…

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Outer Banks Boil brings seafood fun to Virginia Beach

April 21, 2021

Grab the melted butter and lobster bib — North Carolina-based Outer Banks Boil Company — a takeout and catering franchise specializing in seafood boils, is…

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Middleby to acquire Welbilt for $2.9B

April 21, 2021

The Middleby Corp. has agreed to acquire Welbilt, Inc. in an all-stock transaction, enhancing the Middleby commercial foodservice platform with additional…

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