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Chipotle drops gear in time for holidays
December 7, 2020
Chipotle Mexican Grill has added a line of loungewear featuring minimalist Chipotle branding and made with 100% organic cotton to its Chipotle Goods online…
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Einstein Bros launches retail line
December 7, 2020
In response to consumer demand for Einstein Bros. Bagels in their local grocery stores, the chain has launched Take & Toast Bagels, bringing sleeves of…
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China-based hotpot brand opens US flagship in NYC
December 7, 2020
The Dolar Shop, a hot pot chain founded in 2014 in Shanghai, China, opened its U.S. flagship store Monday at 55th and 3rd Avenues in New York City's East…
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Bite introduces AI-powered digital ordering products for restaurants
December 7, 2020
Bite Inc., a provider of a digital ordering platform for quick service restaurants, has introduced a suite of products powered by Bite Lift, an AI…
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Mutts Cantina going to Kansas City?
December 4, 2020
Mutts Canine Cantina, an off-lease dog park and fast casual concept, is expanding nationwide through franchising and is eyeing Kansas City as a prime location.
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Sweetgreen takes Miami
December 4, 2020
Washington, D.C.-based Sweetgreen has expanded to Miami with the first of four locations opening today at 122 Giralda Ave., in Coral Gables. Other locations…
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Killer Burger adding to Pacific Northwest
December 4, 2020
Killer Burger, a Portland-based fast casual brand with a rock 'n' roll vibe, has inked two franchise agreements with existing multi-unit operators to open…
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Ziggi's Coffee coming in hot in Colorado Springs
December 4, 2020
After growing the brand throughout the northern Colorado region and beyond, Ziggi's Coffee, based in Longmont, Colorado, has signed an agreement to bring…
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HungerRush acquires OrdrAI’s AI-driven text message ordering solution
December 4, 2020
HungerRush has acquired OrdrAI, a text and voice ordering provider for the restaurant industry, giving HungerRush Restaurant Management System the ability to…
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Jollibee adding 45 North American stores over 2 years
December 4, 2020
Philippines-based fast-food chain Jollibee will add 28 stores to its North American network — 19 in the U.S. and nine in Canada — next year, marking the…
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Rewards Network expands online order platform nationwide
December 3, 2020
After conducting initial tests in Tampa and Detroit, Rewards Network is expanding its online ordering platform nationwide, according to a press release.
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Meijer generating 250K restaurant-provided holiday meals
December 3, 2020
Meijer recently launched a holiday meal program designed to support local restaurants and show appreciation for its frontline store and distribution center…
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Squisito Pizza and Pasta names managing partner
December 3, 2020
Squisito's parent company, Monte Restaurant Development Group, has named restaurant developer, Todd Kosakowski. as managing partner and franchisee. In his…
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Muscle Maker Grill delivers second Miami location
December 2, 2020
Muscle Maker Inc., the parent company of Muscle Maker Grill, Healthy Joe's and MMG Burger Bar, has signed an agreement to open its 11th delivery-only ghost…
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Fox Restaurants opens digital-only pizza, chicken concept
December 2, 2020
Fox Restaurant Concepts is opening Fly Bye, a digital-only restaurant serving Detroit-style square pan pizza and chicken, next week in central Phoenix.
read nowPancheros launching '12 Days of Christmas'
December 2, 2020
Pancheros Mexican Grill is launching its second annual "12 Days of Pancheros" holiday promotion, Dec. 7-18. The campaign will features daily deals and freebies…
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El Pollo Loco's redesign caters to off-premise dining
December 2, 2020
El Pollo Loco Inc. has unveiled its "restaurant of the future," designed to enhance off-premise dining powered by a more robust and frictionless digital…
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COVID-19 shouldn't stop brands from being kid-friendly
December 2, 2020
Winning with families is just good business, according to research from C3, which in August surveyed nearly 600 parents who dined out with their kids at least…
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Jones Soda names Mark Murray president and CEO
December 2, 2020
Jones Soda Co. has named 38-year CPG and foodservice industry veteran Mark Murray president and CEO, according to a press release. Murray began working with…
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Chicken Salad Chick relocates Chattanooga unit, adds drive-thru
December 2, 2020
Chicken Salad Chick is now open in Hixson, Tennessee, after relocating it from Chattanooga on Market Street. The unit, which has been open for seven years…
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