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Sweetgreen makes carbon-neutral pledge
February 24, 2021
Sweetgreen has pledged to be carbon neutral by 2027, and co-founder Nicolas Jammet said the company will meet that goal by focusing on sustainable sourcing…
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Dutch Bros Coffee launches mobile app
February 24, 2021
Dutch Bros Coffee, based in Grants Pass, Oregon. announced the launch of its mobile app, an easy way for customers to pay for their coffee, earn points and…
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Pieology slides pies into 'home'
February 24, 2021
Twenty-six of Pieology's 120 stores are offering Bake At Home pizza kits, according to a news release.
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Just Salad outlines waste-reducing plans
February 23, 2021
Just Salad has released its annual environmental sustainability report, which focuses on how the brand will eliminate waste. It also provided updates on its…
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Pollo Campero entering Tampa
February 23, 2021
Guatemala-born Pollo Campero is moving into Tampa as part of a 40-unit expansion into Florida over the next over years. With a growth goal of more than 25…
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DoorDash investing $2M in women-, immigrant-, BIPOC-owned businesses
February 23, 2021
DoorDash has created Main Street Strong Accelerator, an initiative providing financial support and specialized educational resources to women-, immigrant- and…
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Coolgreens launches subscription plan
February 23, 2021
Florida Coolgreens guests may now get their salad and wraps fixes on a weekly basis with the chain's subscription service, CEO Robert Lee said in a company…
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Pizza Guys going 'flat out' for street tacos
February 23, 2021
Sacramento, California-based Pizza Guys is taking the street taco to a new more level plane with its Street Taco Flatbread, available March 1, a news release…
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Chow(der) down at Yoshinoya
February 23, 2021
Yoshinoya Japanese Kitchen is not only introducing Grilled Tilapia and Sweet Chili Shrimp bowls in time for Lent but is also honoring National Clam Chowder Day…
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Rascal House names franchise development head
February 23, 2021
Rascal House, which serves pizza, burgers and wings, has named former banking executive, Matthew Phillips, as its franchise development manager, a news release…
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Vitality Bowls full of life in 2021
February 23, 2021
California-based Vitality Bowls has launched an expansion plan, targeting Los Angeles, San Diego, Portland, Austin and Phoenix. The healthy fast casual plans…
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SBA to have exclusive PPP loan application for small firms
February 22, 2021
Businesses with less than 20 employees can apply for coronavirus relief for 14 days starting Wednesday, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal.
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Pieology using AI to assist in site selection
February 22, 2021
Pieology is working with AI-powered location intelligence platform, SiteZeus, to help identify high-volume areas in which to expand as well as to learn more…
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Shake Shack collaborating with regional chefs
February 22, 2021
Shake Shack is partnering with well-known chefs and restaurateurs across the U.S. as part of its, "Now Serving: A Collab Series by Shake Shack." The series…
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February 22, 2021
BurgerFi International Inc. has hired QSR-industry veteran Jim Esposito as COO. Esposito's experience includes positions at Panera Bread Company, Papa Gino's…
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German Doner Kebab opening 47 locations by year's end
February 22, 2021
After reporting a solid year of growth in 2020, German Doner Kebab — based in Glasgow, Scotland — is on a mission to double its portfolio in the U.K. by…
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Crave Hotdogs & Barbecue opening multiple locations
February 19, 2021
Crave Hotdogs & Barbecue, known for its BBQ, jumbo hot dogs and self-pour beverage walls, will be adding approximately 15 restaurants to its growing…
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Middleby expands executive team
February 19, 2021
The Middleby Corp., a foodservice equipment manufacturer, has expanded its executive team with the following appointments, according to a press release:.
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Wow Wow Hawaiian lands multi-unit franchise deal
February 19, 2021
Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement with entrepreneur Alexa Raynes to bring three lemonade stands to Utah, according to a…
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Chicken Salad Chick driving expansion in Indiana
February 19, 2021
Atlanta-based Chicken Salad Chick is opening four company-owned restaurants this year in Indiana. The chain, which entered the state last year with a…
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