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Spain-based noodle concept opens in US mall
January 17, 2025
Udon, a chain of Asian restaurants in Spain, is opening its second U.S.-based location Monday at the Aventura Mall in Aventura, Florida. It made its American…
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PJ's Coffee percolating with expansion plans
January 17, 2025
Grounded in its New Orleans-born roots, PJ's Coffee is brewing up expansion plans after adding 185,000 loyalty customers in 2024. It also saw a 4% increase in…
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Black Rock Coffee opening 150th location
January 16, 2025
Black Rock Coffee Bar, founded in Oregon is opening its 150th location Monday in the United States. Located at 4602 Beacon Lane in Caldwell, Idaho, the…
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It's 'Stick Season' at Piada
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
January 16, 2025
When Noah Kahn wrote the song "Stick Season," he probably wasn't thinking about Piada Italian Street Food's Stickscription program, but it may be the perfect…
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Togo's launching franchising incentives
January 16, 2025
Togo's is offering incentive programs to fuel fuel franchise growth. The chain, which has opened stores in Nevada and Washington over the last year, hopes to…
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Freddy's adding 15 locations via 3 franchise deals
January 14, 2025
Wichita-based Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is opening 15 locations in Nebraska, North Dakota and Maryland thanks to the signing of three…
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HMS Growth founder named La Madeleine's president
January 14, 2025
La Madeleine, a French-founded neighborhood cafe and bakery, has named John Dillon as president. Dillon most recently served as founder and principal lead at…
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Canadian burrito chain rebrands in US
January 14, 2025
Canada-based BurritoBar USA Inc. debuted its rebranded experience on Dec. 24, 2024, when it opened in Murfreesboro, Tennesee. Originally introduced to the U.S.
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Just Salad opens 1st drive-thru location
January 13, 2025
Just Salad, which has over 90 locations, has opened the first of many drive-thru locations planned for the year, said Nick Kenner, founder and CEO.
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Shake Shack to hit 1,500 units
January 13, 2025
Shake Shack Inc. CEO Rob Lynch said the chain has the potential to hit 1,500 company-operated units, versus the prior target of 450 provided in conjunction…
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Garden Catering fights childhood cancer
January 10, 2025
New York-based Garden Catering is inviting the community to support "Queen Willa's Countdown to the Bell" by selling $5 coupon booklets with 100% of proceeds…
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Shake Shack names CIO
January 10, 2025
Shake Shack Inc. has appointed Justin Mennen, Rite Aid's former EVP and chief digital and technology officer, to oversee its technology initiatives.
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FAT Brands donating 10K meals to LA wildfire evacuees, responders
January 10, 2025
Through its food truck, the Fatmobile, FAT Brands Inc., the parent company of LA-based Fatburger, is donating 10,000 meals to first responders and fire…
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New York-based bagel shop 'popping up' in Boston
January 10, 2025
New York-based PopUp Bagels is opening its first Boston location Friday in Boston Seaport's The Superette at 70 Pier 4 Blvd. The 770-square-foot shop is also…
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Dunkin' franchisee opening 20 Qdobas
January 9, 2025
Qdoba, the second-largest Mexican fast casual restaurant chain in the U.S. with 800 locations, is expanding its footprint through several franchise agreements…
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Gold medalist sprinter Gabby Thomas inspires Cava LTOs
January 9, 2025
Cava is teaming up with Olympic gold medalist sprinter and public health advocate Gabby Thomas to encourage consumers to embrace the Mediterranean spirit of…
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Chopped Leaf starts 2025 with rebrand
January 9, 2025
Canada-based Chopped Leaf has rolled out a brand refresh featuring a new logo and updated interior design at its original location in Kelowna, British…
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Birdcall hatches franchise offering
January 8, 2025
Denver-based Birdcall, which has 12 corporate-owned stores, is now franchising the concept with an initial focus on the Western and Southwestern states.
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Sammy's slides into franchising in 2025
January 8, 2025
Sammy's Sliders, a slider franchise founded by restaurateur Sam G. Ballas and chef Sammy Gianopoulos, is ready to expand in 2025, after opening its second…
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Philz Coffee, Simon Sinek collab on Optimism Coffee
January 8, 2025
Philz Coffee, a 70-unit brand based in San Francisco, is collaborating with Podcaster and New York Times bestselling author Simon Sinek to kick off the year…
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