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Sweet Paris Creperie adding Houston location
September 1, 2020
When Sweet Paris Creperie & Cafe debuted in 2012 in Houston, it fulfilled husband and wife co-founders Allison and Ivan Chavez's dream of bringing the…
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Drive-thrus prove to be lifeline for restaurants
September 1, 2020
Drive-thru restaurants have been a lifeline for restaurants during the pandemic, according to The NPD Group, which found that drive-thru restaurant visits…
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Jon Taffer taps Compeat to manage back-office operations
September 1, 2020
Jon Taffer has tapped Compeat to manage the accounting, workforce and back-office technology at his fast casual concept, Taffer's Tavern.
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Cava giving employees PTO to vote
September 1, 2020
In celebration of National Poll Worker Recruitment Day, (Sept. 1) Cava and Zoes Kitchen are offering free meals to poll workers with proof of badge, which is…
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Chicken Salad Chick opening in Tennessee’s Tri-Cities
September 1, 2020
Chicken Salad Chick is expanding in Tennessee with its newest location opening Sept. 15 in Bristol, according to a press release. The restaurant, at 21…
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The Habit opens 57th unit
September 1, 2020
The Habit Burger Grill, based in California and acquired by Yum Brands earlier this year, is opening its 57th unit Wednesday at 2365 East Century Blvd. in Los…
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Long Island Bagel Cafe lands first franchisee
September 1, 2020
Having opened eight locations in Long Island over the past 20 years, the Long Island Bagel Cafe is now in the franchising game. Its first franchisee, Michael…
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Beef O' Brady's 'chickens out'
August 31, 2020
FSC Franchise Co., the parent company of Tampa-based Beef' O' Brady's and The Brass Tap, is getting in the chicken game with The Hatchery. Although the fast…
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Fatburger, Buffalo’s Express add to Singapore portfolio
August 31, 2020
FAT Brands Inc., the parent company of Fatburger and Buffalo's Express, has opened its third co-branded location in Singapore at 1 W Coast Dr., Newest…
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Jersey Mike's launches contactless catering program
August 31, 2020
Jersey Mike's Subs is introducing a contactless catering program to give customers a more secure meal option for gatherings. Choices include:
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Captain D's sister brand makes Nashville debut
August 31, 2020
Grandy's, the sister brand of Captain D's that serves homestyle comfort food, is opening in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, according to a press release. Located at…
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PLNT Burger growing within Whole Foods
August 31, 2020
PLNT Burger, a plant-based fast casual concept that launched last year in Silver Spring, Maryland, is debuting its sixth store inside the Whole Foods Market at…
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Chipotle using app to support back-to-school fundraiser
August 31, 2020
Chipotle Mexican Grill is leveraging its fundraising technology to help support under-resourced students returning to school. Through its first-ever digital…
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I Love Juice snags former Taziki's VP
August 28, 2020
Fresh Hospitality has named Rachel Layton, Taziki's former VP of marketing and growth, as the next managing partner of the company's I Love Juice Bar brand.
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Coca-Cola Company restructures, 4,000 offered voluntary separation
August 28, 2020
The Coca-Cola Co. has initiated a major restructuring that will include the reduction of 4,000 employees, the company announced in a press release.
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Mamoun's Falafel continues New Jersey expansion
August 28, 2020
New York City's Mamoun's Falafel has opened a location in East Rutherford, New Jersey, the fourth of 25 units coming to the state as part of a deal with…
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Capriotti’s launches ghost kitchens in California
August 28, 2020
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop has opened ghost kitchens in California via partnerships with CloudKitchen in L.A. and Kitchen United in Pasadena, where it joins the…
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CORE appoints Sheila Bennett as executive director
August 26, 2020
Children of Restaurant Employees — CORE — a national non-profit organization that supports food and beverage service employees with children, has appointed…
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Bushi by JINYA opening second California location
August 26, 2020
More of the Los Angeles community will soon get a taste of authentic Japanese cuisine Tuesday when bushi by JINYA opens in Glendora. Located at 905 E. Arrow…
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I Heart Mac & Cheese launching flagship store in San Francisco
August 26, 2020
I Heart Mac & Cheese is opening a flagship store in San Franciso Bay, marking California's 11th location. Under the direction of first-time franchisee…
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