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Rapid Fired rolls out 3rd Texas store
November 19, 2020
Rapid Fired Pizza is adding its third unit in the Lone Star State Nov. 20 when it opens on Highway 46 in New Braunfels, Texas, a news release said. The…
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&pizza on track to pay $15 per hour by 2022
November 19, 2020
By 2022, Washington, D.C.-based &pizza's 40-plus locations will have a $15 minimum wage in place, stepping up the brand's progress toward the goal, which…
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The Hummus & Pita Co inking franchise deals
November 18, 2020
Dave Pesso and Janice Axelrod, the mother-son duo, who founded The Hummus & Pita Co. in New York City, are expanding their franchising plans nationwide and…
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Surf's up for Saladworks
November 18, 2020
Saladworks has staked a claim on California, having signed five franchisee deals in the state, totaling eight restaurants to open in Thousand Oaks, San…
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Wow Wow entering Tucson market
November 18, 2020
Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement with husband-and-wife duo, Jeff and Laura Laird, to bring three locations to Tucson…
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Chipotle teams up with TikTok to find royal fans
November 18, 2020
Chipotle Mexican Grill has launched Chipotle Royalty, a competition on TikTok that challenges fans to prove why their orders are the best among millions of…
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Juice It Up posts double-digit sales increases
November 18, 2020
Despite the challenges presented by the pandemic, Juice It Up reported strong growth in same-store sales as well as average unit volume this year. Through…
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Curry Up Now making Texas debut
November 18, 2020
Curry Up Now is making its Texas debut next year via a multi-unit franchise deal with MMV Corporation that will first bring the brand to the greater…
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ToastGo2 contactless product suite keeps guests safe, restaurants efficient
November 18, 2020
Toast, a restaurant management platform, is launchingToastGo2, a mobile handheld point-of-sale that works with the Toast Order & Pay platform to facilitate…
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The Local Culinary waiving franchise fees on ghost concepts
November 17, 2020
In an effort to help restaurants drum up business during the pandemic, The Local Culinary, a virtual restaurant group, is waiving all initial fees for new…
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Revolut launches Google Pay in 10 markets
November 17, 2020
Revolut, a global financial app with approximately 13 million users, will be among the first financial services companies to offer Google Pay as a service…
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Smokey Bones' 'winged' brand takes flight
November 17, 2020
One of the two ghost kitchen concepts that casual dining barbecue brand — Smokey Bones — first launched late last year — The Wing Experience — is soaring in…
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Freebirds launches on-demand delivery
November 17, 2020
Freebirds World Burrito, a Texas-based Mexican restaurant concept, is offering on-demand delivery via a partnership with fellow Texas-based company, Favor…
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900th Tropical Smoothie opens on military base
November 17, 2020
Atlanta-based Tropical Smoothie Cafe has opened its 900th cafe. Located at 7280 Ingersoll Street on the Fort Benning military base in Georgia and owned by…
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Freddy's developing 50 units in Southeast US
November 17, 2020
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, based in Wichita, Kansas, has signed a multi-unit agreement with RSolution Holdings to develop 50 restaurants over…
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No subscriptions attached: Corner Bakery gifting free coffee til year's end
November 16, 2020
Corner Bakery is hoping to secure its spot on the nice list this holiday season by gifting guests free coffee through Dec. 31.
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Beyond Meat launching 2 burger options
November 16, 2020
Beyond Meat Inc., which produces plant-based meat, is launching two versions of its Beyond Burger nationwide in early 2021. They will include the brand's…
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Capriotti's posts major sales growth
November 16, 2020
By embracing technology and menu innovations, Capriotti's Sandwich Shop reported double-digit same-store sales increases for Q2 and Q3.
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BurgerFi opens ghost kitchen in Chicago
November 16, 2020
In a partnership with virtual kitchen provider, Epic Kitchens, BurgerFi opened its first ghost kitchen Monday in Downtown Chicago and is serving customers via…
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Lefty's accelerates Texas, California expansion
November 13, 2020
Lefty's Famous Cheesesteaks Hoagies & Grill's founder Sam Berry and CEO Allie T. Mallad are opening take-out and curbside pick-up locations in Houston and…
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