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The big reveal: FastCasual hosting virtual Top 100
May 6, 2021
Since its creation 16 years ago, the Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers list has recognized the industry's most successful brands, and although this past…
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Shake Shack reports Q1 sales leap
May 6, 2021
Although Shake Shack's Q1 revenue was up 8.5% over 2020, it fell nearly $7 million short of the $161.6 million expected by analysts. Same-store sales were up…
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Chicken shortage sends prices upward
May 6, 2021
Chicken prices have more than doubled year to date, and wing prices have set new records on account of a shortage, according to Urner Barry, a market research…
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Dog Haus opens 3 virtual kitchens in California
May 6, 2021
California is going to the dogs, or more accurately, the Dog Haus, a gourmet hot dog, sausage and burger restaurant with virtual kitchens now in Oakland and…
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Q3 results for Pizza Inn, Pie Five parent show some gains
May 6, 2021
The Dallas-based parent company of the Pie Five and Pizza Inn restaurant brands, Rave Restaurant Group Inc., is making headway since struggles that last year…
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Chick N Max begins US expansion
May 6, 2021
Wichita-based Chick N Max is moving ahead with its franchise location plans by identifying four key markets for its first wave of expansion: Kansas City, St.
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Freddy's co-founder leaves CEO role
May 6, 2021
Chris Dull, the former president and CEO of Global Franchise Group, which owns Great American Cookies, Marble Slab Creamery/MaggieMoo's, Pretzelmaker, Hot Dog…
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Tennis star Naomi Osaka becomes Sweetgreen's youngest investor
May 6, 2021
Naomi Osaka, a three-time Grand Slam singles champion, has invested in Sweetgreen to become the brand's first national athlete ambassador and youngest investor…
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Smoothie King targeting Philadelphia
May 5, 2021
With 15 locations operating in the Philadelphia area, Dallas-based Smoothie King is targeting the market for even greater development. Although it has six…
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Island Fin Poke continuing Tampa expansion
May 5, 2021
Florida-based Island Fin Poke is opening a location this month in the Carrollwood community of Tampa under the direction of husband-and-wife duo Lincoln and…
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Comedian George Lopez creates virtual taco joint
May 5, 2021
Actor and comedian George Lopez has created a virtual restaurant brand — George Lopez Tacos — to deliver his "badass street tacos" to cities nationwide by June…
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Shake Shack promotes chief people officer
May 5, 2021
New York City-based Shake Shack has promoted Diane Neville, formerly SVP of People Resources at Shake Shack, to the role of chief people officer.
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Killer Burger adding to hometown lineup
May 4, 2021
Portland-based Killer Burger is opening the city's fifth restaurant and the brand's 13th location overall in a shopping and restaurant district in the Slabtown…
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Slim Chickens inks 30-unit deal
May 4, 2021
Slim Chickens has inked a deal with Charlotte-based Break Bread Ventures as well as an investor group to add 30 locations in North Carolina, South Carolina and…
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Sysco boosts earnings against 13.7% sales decline for Q3 2021
May 4, 2021
Sales for Sysco Corp. in the third quarter fell 13.7% from $13.7 billion in Q3 2020 to $11.8 billion, in Q3 2021, ending March 27, 2021, according to an…
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The Habit Burger Grill opens in Atwater, California
May 4, 2021
The Habit Burger Grill will host a grand opening Wednesday of its Commerce Avenue Applegate Ranch Shopping Center in Atwater, California. In concern for the…
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Yogurtland enhances mobile loyalty platform
May 4, 2021
California-based Yogurtland is offering online ordering and has revamped its mobile app and Rewards Program via a partnership with Olo, a digital ordering…
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Consumers using Google accounts to place food orders
May 4, 2021
Paytronix Systems Inc. has integrated with Google to make it easier for consumers to order food directly through their Google accounts, according to a company…
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Is your brand getting cheated via this messaging app?
May 4, 2021
Technological threats and scams are a sad fact of life in the restaurant realm, but there's one taking place now via the Telegram app that's causing particular…
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Mod enters its 'salad days'
May 4, 2021
Mod Pizza has introduced a new salad menu across its more than 490 stores nationwide, a news release said. Customers can customize any of the new classic…
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