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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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Tyson chicken recall grows to 9M pounds
July 9, 2021
Tyson Foods Inc.'s chicken recall, announced July 3, has increased from the initial 8.5 million pounds to nearly 9 million pounds following an update announced…
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It's soup 'n' swim time at Panera
July 9, 2021
Citing its own study finding that over 70% of people said that hot weather does not stop them from eating soup, Panera Bread is hoping to make summer and soup…
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Restaurant labor shortage not going anywhere fast
July 9, 2021
Black Box Intelligence has dug up some interesting labor shortage data in recent weeks revealing that it's an ongoing issue with many layers.
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Chiko opening 5th location
July 9, 2021
Chiko, a Washington D.C.-based fast casual that pairs modern cooking techniques with traditional Chinese and Korean flavors, is opening its fifth location by…
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Dave’s Hot Chicken signs 10-unit Texas deal
July 9, 2021
Dave's Hot Chicken, a Los Angeles-based street food brand, is bringing 10 brick-and-mortar locations to select markets along the I-35 Corridor in Texas…
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SynergySuite raises $7M in equity, debt with help from LAGO Innovation Fund
July 8, 2021
SynergySuite, a back-of-house restaurant technology producer, has raised $7 million from equity and debt, according to a company press release. The…
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Chipotle hiring via TikTok
July 8, 2021
Chipotle Mexican Grill is using TikTok as its latest recruitment tool thanks to this week's launch of TikTok Resumes, a pilot program allowing job seekers to…
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50 Atlanta-based Moe's locations undergo makeover
July 8, 2021
Moe's Southwest Grill has remodeled more than 50 restaurants in Atlanta. Home to Moe's and the brand's largest market, Atlanta is the latest city to experience…
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FAT Brands signs 50-store deal for Mexico
July 8, 2021
Los Angeles-based FAT Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger, Buffalo's Express, and seven other restaurant concepts, is headed to Mexico with a 50-store…
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Oracle acquires GloriaFood to expand cloud POS platform apps
July 8, 2021
Oracle has acquired GloriaFood, an online ordering and marketing platform, to extend its Oracle Micros Simphony Cloud POS platform.
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July 22 webinar tells why what you put on your restaurant TVs really matters
July 8, 2021
Restaurateurs have heard it a thousand times: Brands that provide the best experiences are the ones that win customers for life. But what is your restaurant…
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Shipley Do-Nuts adds CMO, tech VP
July 8, 2021
Houston-based Shipley Do-Nuts has added to its senior leadership team with the addition of Chief Marketing Officer Donna Josephson and Vice President of…
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Island Fin Poké opening first Illinois location in Downers Grove
July 7, 2021
Island Fin Poke, a fast casual restaurant known for Hawaiian style build-your-own poke bowls, plans to open its first Illinois location in Downers Grove Market…
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Bonchon leaning into fast casual format
July 7, 2021
Thanks to a shift in operational initiatives, Bonchon, which has been serving Korean fried chicken in a casual dining environment since 2002, is outpacing most…
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2 pizza execs revealing journey to online ordering
July 7, 2021
Although building an online ordering site is crucial, it can get expensive and time-consuming if you aren't fully prepared for the challenge.
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