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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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I Heart Mac & Cheese revs up marketing efforts with NASCAR deal
February 19, 2021
Florida-based I Heart Mac & Cheese and More is making its racing debut Friday at the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Race at the Daytona International…
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The Habit Burger adds Jersey location
February 19, 2021
The Habit Burger Grill, a California-based burger joint owned by YUM Brands, opened Wednesday in Wayne, New Jersey at The Parke at Hamburg, according to a…
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Green Market Cafe targeting Florida for franchise growth
February 19, 2021
Tampa-based Green Market Cafe is on track for continued growth with the Greater Tampa Bay region as a first priority, according to owner Andrew Koumi.
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Webinar explores how to use text message marketing
February 18, 2021
Text messaging is one of the hottest ways to market a foodservice brand, which explains why a recent webinar hosted by VIPinsiders and RepeatMD drew a record…
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Chipotle debuts 'OMG, Chipotle is my life' T-shirt, bowl
February 18, 2021
Chipotle Mexican Grill is teaming up with 12-year-old Roy Murray, also known as the "Chipotle Is My Life" kid, for a limited-edition apparel drop, including…
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Main Squeeze Juice opens storefront with production facility
February 18, 2021
Main Squeeze Juice Co., a New Orleans-based juice and smoothie bar whose ownership group includes New Orleans Saints punter Thomas Morstead, has opened a…
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El Pollo Loco commissions mural celebrating Black History Month
February 18, 2021
El Pollo Loco Inc. has commissioned a mural to celebrate Black History Month on the wall of its Vernon Avenue restaurant in South Los Angeles. The restaurant…
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