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Salata entering South Carolina
January 28, 2025
Salata Salad Kitchen is entering the South Carolina market via a partnership with franchisees Brian and Keri Leachman. They will open three restaurants across…
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Wing It On expanding Illinois footprint
January 28, 2025
Wing It On, a wing concept from Craveworthy Brands, is expanding in Illinois with two franchise agreements. The locations will open in Springfield and Carol…
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Graeter's, Skyline Chili create Graeter's Skyline Spice Ice Cream
January 27, 2025
Graeter's Ice Cream and Skyline Chili have created a co-branded ice cream, Graeter's Skyline Spice Ice Cream, available for purchase now in-stores. The…
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Juice It Up unveils protein smoothies, build-your-own waffles
January 27, 2025
California-based Juice It Up is expanding its protein-packed smoothie lineup with The Strawberry Zone and The Berry Zone. Both contain 32 grams of protein in a…
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CC's Coffee launches franchising plans
January 27, 2025
CC's Coffee House, a 30-year-old, New Orleans-based coffee brand is launching a franchise program.
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Fast Casual reveals 2025 '20 Brands to Watch'
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
January 23, 2025
FastCasual's fifth annual report, "20 Brands to Watch," reveals the industry's up-and-coming leaders.
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Blaze Pizza sparks interest with Spicy Hot Chicken Pickle Pizza
January 23, 2025
Blaze Pizza has launched a Spicy Hot Chicken Pickle Pizza. The pizza features Blaze's white sauce, shredded mozzarella, chicken, basil and pickles and it is…
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Tijuana Flats exits bankruptcy ready for growth
January 23, 2025
Since exiting Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, Tijuana Flats has reduced its debt, improved profitability and created a more efficient operation, said CEO…
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Ike's Love & Sandwiches paying employees daily
January 23, 2025
Ike's Love & Sandwiches is partnering with DailyPay to give employees access to pay as they earn it.
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Craveworthy expanding in 2025
January 23, 2025
Craveworthy Brands saw significant growth in 2024, expanding to 15 brands and nearly 200 locations, and planning for another year of expansion.
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Smalls Sliders to enter Kentucky
January 22, 2025
Smalls Sliders has inked a deal with local entrepreneur Bradley Scott to bring the brand to Kentucky. The agreement will bring four of the brand's units…
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January 22, 2025
Bikky, a customer data platform built for multi-unit restaurants, is helping Washington, D.C.-based Rasa gather and analyze customer data to better understand…
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Toastique making NYC debut
January 22, 2025
Toastique, a toast, juice and coffee bar conceptualized in Washington D.C., is making its New York debut at 445 5th Ave. in Manhattan. The 1,000-square-foot…
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Captain D's hooks deal across the pond
January 21, 2025
Captain D's has signed a 20-unit franchise agreement for the United Kingdom with the first restaurant opening this year in the London area.
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Fuzzy's adds breakfast tacos, mimosas
January 21, 2025
Fuzzy's Taco Shop is turning mornings into a fiesta with limited-time breakfast offerings, available Wednesday through March 2. They include:
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Ziggi's hires CMO, CTO
January 21, 2025
Colorado-based Ziggi's Coffee has hired Stacey Kane and Tom Seeker as fractional CMO and CTO, respectively.
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Skyline Chili taps Otter to streamline delivery operations
January 20, 2025
When Cincinnati-based Skyline Chili, which has over 135 locations, first expanded its delivery options, integrating its POS system with third-party online…
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Mod Pizza launches 'Love, Every Bite' campaign with Mike's Hot Honey
January 20, 2025
Mod Pizza has launched a "Love, Every Bite" campaign, which includes a collaboration with Mike's Hot Honey. Mike's Founder Mike Kurtz will match in-store and…
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Buona, Rainbow Cone expanding to Milwaukee
January 20, 2025
Residents of Milwaukee will soon be able to have a taste of Chicago when The Buona Companies, the family owned company behind Buona and The Original Rainbow…
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Pepper Lunch continues growth trajectory with Pacific Northwest agreement
January 17, 2025
Pepper Lunch, a Japanese-born fast casual concept with over 500 locations in 17 countries, has signed a development agreement to open five locations in Oregon.
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