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Fatburger adds Washington location
September 21, 2020
FAT Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger and Buffalo's Express, is opening a co-branded Fatburger and Buffalo's Express in George, Washington. Located a…
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NCR, Microsoft partner to keep restaurants' devices running
September 18, 2020
NCR Corp., a software and services leader for the retail, restaurant and banking industries, is partnering with Microsoft to power NCR Digital Connected…
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WaBa Grill enhances mobile app
September 17, 2020
California's WaBa Grill has updated its WaBa Rewards App to improve the guest experience with an easy-to-navigate menu layout and order flow, as well as a…
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SoFresh expanding in Tampa
September 17, 2020
Tampa-based SoFresh, an emerging fast casual concept, has finalized plans to open Carrollwood and Lakeland locations in the fall, said John Williams Jr.…
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Zoup's broth available in 9K retail locations
September 17, 2020
Zoup Good, Really Good Broth — created by Eric Ersher, who founded fast casual chain Zoup Eatery — has added 2,000 retail partners, placing its broth in more…
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Paris Baguette expanding amid pandemic
September 17, 2020
As the pandemic continues, Paris Baguette has not halted its franchise sales expansion. The chain has signed two franchise deals in Brea and West Covina…
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September 17, 2020
El Pollo Loco Inc. is honoring its Hispanic heritage and Los Angeles roots by donating $100,000 to Latina-owned small businesses in Los Angeles during Hispanic…
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Michael Bolton song honors Panera's latest menu creation
September 16, 2020
Grammy Award Winner Michael Bolton is known for his heartfelt ballads about love, and Panera Bread is using his voice to bring together two of its most-loved…
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Torchy's Tacos selling sauce at Whole Foods
September 16, 2020
Fans of Austin-based Torchy's Tacos may now purchase the brand's Green Chile Queso and Diablo Sauce from 40 Whole Foods locations in Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma…
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Former McDonald's franchisee expanding Chicken Salad Chick in Oklahoma
September 16, 2020
Auburn, Alabama-based Chicken Salad Chick is expanding in Oklahoma with its newest restaurant in Chisholm Creek, according to a company press release. Located…
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Juice It Up hires ops veteran
September 16, 2020
Juice It Up has hired Carlo Verdugo as director of operations and business development. An industry veteran with nearly two decades of franchise experience…
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Kona Poke opening at Orlando wine bar
September 16, 2020
Kona Poké is opening an express location at Quantum Leap Winery, 1312 Wilfred Dr., Orlando, allowing customers to order from the Kona menu while sipping wine.
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FAT Brands to deploy Revel kiosks, solutions across all Fatburger locations
September 16, 2020
FAT Brands, a global franchising company in the fast casual and casual dining markets, plans to roll out Revel Enterprise across all Fatburger locations, with…
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Penn Station reveals rebrand, redesign
September 14, 2020
Penn Station East Coast Subs is updating its 35-year-old brand with the rollout of PS 2020 — a restaurant redesign and new menu.
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Fortnite is on the menu at Chipotle
September 14, 2020
Chipotle has launched the third edition of the 2020 Chipotle Challenger Series, an online tournament giving fans the chance to face-off against celebrities…
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Huey Magoo's hits growth streak
September 14, 2020
Huey Magoo's has struck deals with franchisees to open throughout Tennessee, South Carolina and Georgia. The Flordia-based chain's plans include five…
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Cava adding veggie rice to menu
September 14, 2020
Cava has added RightRice, a lower-carb veggie rice option, to the menu at its 100-plus restaurants across the U.S. The shelf-stable rice is made from 90…
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NRA to Congress: 'We need aid now'
September 14, 2020
The pandemic has caused nearly one in six U.S. restaurants (representing nearly 100,000 restaurants) to close either permanently or long-term, and about …
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Just Salad launching Climatarian menu
September 14, 2020
Just Salad is marking Climate Week 2020 (Sept. 21-27) Thursday by launching a climatarian menu, featuring seven items with low greenhouse gas emissions…
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Husband-and-wife opening Texas I Heart Mac & Cheese
September 14, 2020
South Florida's I Heart Mac & Cheese will be in Cypress, Texas, by spring of 2021 thanks to an agreement with franchisees Anthony McBride and his wife…
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