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Saladworks, Frutta Bowls investing in ghost kitchens
April 19, 2021
After acquiring Fruta Bowls and Garbanzo last year, Saladworks' parent company, WOWorks has partnered with Combo Kitchen, a franchise system that allows…
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Smashburger rolls out spicy chicken sandwich
April 19, 2021
Smashburger has jumped into the middle of the so-called QSR Chicken Sandwich Wars, inviting guests to test their spicy-food threshold with its Scorchin' Hot…
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Dog Haus owner rolls out virtual wings, burger brands
April 19, 2021
The Absolute Brands, which owns Dog Haus and a variety of other concepts based in Pasadena, California, is adding wings and burgers to its offerings by…
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Chipotle, Jersey Mike's execs reveal pandemic-era strategies
April 16, 2021
The pandemic has no doubt taken its toll on restaurants, but while thousands are struggling, others are reporting gains, including Chipotle Mexican Grill and…
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Bonchon supporting 'Stop Asian Violence' campaign with T-shirts
April 16, 2021
South Korea-based Bonchon has created a "Stop Asian Violence" fundraising campaign in response to the increasing number of attacks against the Asian-American…
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Chick N Max launching franchise initiative
April 16, 2021
With three corporate-owned restaurants serving customers in Wichita, Kansas, Chick N Max is now franchising the concept and will double its footprint by the…
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Virginia chef offers food via refrigerated vending machines
April 16, 2021
A Richmond, Virginia chef is placing refrigerated glassfront vending machines to offer his food at retail locations, according to a wric.com report.
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Wings Over serving limited edition CBD-infused menu
April 16, 2021
In celebration of the holiday known as 4-20, Wings Over is serving CBD-Infused Garlic Parm wings, tenders and tots. This limited-edition CBD menu will be…
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Customers can thank 'Sunday' for 10-second payments
April 16, 2021
Customers in the U.S. and Europe can say goodbye to waiting for their dinner bills, thanks to an Atlanta-based tech company, Sunday. It developed a 10-second…
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QSRs recovering faster than all segments
April 15, 2021
To get the COVID-19 global pandemic under control in March 2020, the U.S. government restricted on-premises dining at roughly 70% of all U.S. restaurants. By…
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Luckin Coffee secures $250M from private investors
April 15, 2021
Luckin Coffee Inc., which filed for bankruptcy protection in February, has entered into an investment agreement with a Centurium Capital affiliate and Joy…
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Wayback Burgers heading to Germany
April 15, 2021
Connecticut-based Wayback Burgers is planting a flag in Augsburg, Germany, with help from first-time franchisee Paulus Bulun, who has been living in Augsburg…
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Former Yum! CEO teaching brands about 'bouncing back'
April 15, 2021
Greg Creed, former Yum Brands CEO, may be retired, but he knows exactly what it takes to transform struggling brands into stars. He'll share those tips during…
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Local Kitchens opens 3 digital food halls in San Francisco
April 15, 2021
Local Kitchens, a digital food hall concept, has opened locations in Lafayette, San Jose and Cupertino, California. Customers may create meals from any of the…
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Chipotle achieves 51% waste-diversion rate
April 15, 2021
Chipotle Mexican Grill achieved a 51% waste-diversion rate this year through recycling, composting and waste-to-energy programs, reaching a key goal outlined…
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April 15, 2021
The Smoothie Factory Juice Bar, which features all-natural, ice-filtered and pressed fresh whole fruit and vegetable smoothies, is expanding its footprint in…
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Smoothie King reports smooth sailing in Q1
April 14, 2021
After closing out the second half of last year with 12.2% sales growth, Dallas-based Smoothie King posted even better results for Q1 of this year, experiencing…
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Hotwings available nationwide at Fazoli's
April 14, 2021
Seizing an opportunity to capitalize on off-premise growth last year, Fazoli's added wings at all company locations and created a virtual wing concept …
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April 14, 2021
CoreLife Eatery's new loyalty and perks app, which went live Wednesday, has several features to make the ordering experience seamless, including delivery and…
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Curry Up Now opens in Alpharetta, Georgia
April 14, 2021
San Francisco-based Curry Up Now has opened in the Alpharetta City Center, in Alpharetta, Georgia.
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