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Starbucks raises dividends
October 1, 2020
Starbucks investors received good news Wednesday when the chain's board of directors approved a 10% increase in its quarterly cash dividend. Shareholders will…
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Midwest convenience chain launches burger-burrito mash-up
October 1, 2020
Thorntons. a Louisville, Kentucky-based convenience store chain, has launched a burger/burrito mash-up line designed to capture the attention of on-the-go…
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Backyard Burger debuts fast casual prototype
September 30, 2020
Back Yard Burgers opened a fast casual prototype Monday in Gastonia, North Carolina, featuring an updated building design focused on drive-thru, pick-up…
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Treasury to forgive PPP loans in response to borrower complaints
September 30, 2020
The U.S. Treasury Department will begin forgiving loans to small business owners under the Paycheck Protection Program in response to complaints from borrowers…
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Former McDonald's exec joins Panera as chief of staff
September 30, 2020
Panera Bread has hired Lauren Cody, a former McDonald's executive, as chief of staff and chief customer officer.
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Ziggi's Coffee playing matchmaker?
September 29, 2020
Ziggi's Coffee is bringing three drive-thru business units to the northern Colorado region via an agreement with Kip Farnsworth and Tracy Finley, local…
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Einstein Bros opening first c-store location
September 29, 2020
Einstein Bros. Bagels is opening its first convenience store location, part of a five-store development deal with King Fuel in the Houston area. The first…
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Pieology now serving California's Coachella Valley
September 29, 2020
Pieology opened Tuesday in La Quinta, serving California's Greater Coachella Valley.
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Fazoli's wings it with new concept
September 29, 2020
Although Fazoli's is best known for its fast Italian fare, the chain is rolling out chicken wings Wednesday at all company-owned locations. The 11 locations…
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Muscle Maker Grill is big man on campus
September 29, 2020
Colonia, New Jersey-based Muscle Maker Inc. — the parent company of Muscle Maker Grill, Healthy Joe's and MMG Burger Bar — has opened the first of four campus…
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El Pollo Loco adds curbside pickup
September 29, 2020
El Pollo Loco has tapped Radius Networks' FlyBuy technology to automate and enhance the pickup process for staff and customers, according to a company press…
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Multi-brand franchisee opens Captain D's in Texas
September 28, 2020
Captain D's has opened its newest franchised location in Mount Pleasant, Texas, marking the chain's second Texas unit to open this year, following the debut of…
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Hurricane Grill & Wings launches fast casual model
September 28, 2020
FAT Brands Inc., the parent company of Fatburger and eight other restaurant concepts, is opening a Hurricane Grill & Wings in Chula Vista, California. It…
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I Heart Mac & Cheese adding to Florida, Georgia
September 28, 2020
I Heart Mac & Cheese is opening a store in Pooler, Georgia, and another in Winter Park, Florida, under restaurant industry veteran franchisee Dona Chavis.
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Restaurant Association chair to Congress: 'Act now to help operators'
September 25, 2020
Melvin Rodrigue, National Restaurant Association board chair and president of Galatoire's Restaurants in New Orleans, is urging Congress to take action to help…
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Dave's Hot Chicken continues SoCal expansion
September 25, 2020
Los Angeles-based Dave's Hot Chicken is adding a sixth unit Monday when it opens at 1350 E. Colorado St., in Glendale, California.
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Utah food hall welcomes chef Marc Marrone as partner
September 24, 2020
SkinnyFATS founder Reed Allen Slobusky is teaming up with Las Vegas-based Chef Marc Marrone and Todd Lunger — who co-own Graffiti Hospitality — to add concepts…
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Slim Chickens hatches 10-unit deal
September 24, 2020
Slim Chickens, based in Fayetteville, Arkansas, has inked a 10-unit deal with The Davis Group to open in Jackson, Knoxville and Chattanooga, Tennessee. The…
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Mod, &pizza push the vote
September 24, 2020
At least two pizza brands are helping to raise awareness about voter registration. At Washington, D.C.-based &pizza, all 27 locations of the chain will…
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Blaze Pizza to add 2 Idaho units
September 24, 2020
Blaze Pizza said franchisees, Denny, Drew and Chase Wagstaff have taken over existing locations of the brand in Meridian, Eagle and Nampa, Idaho and plan to…
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