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Tropical Smoothie Cafe acquired by Levine Leichtman Capital
September 8, 2020
Levine Leichtman Capital Partners, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm, has acquired Tropical Smoothie Cafe LLC, which has more than 70 units in 44 states.
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Famous Dave's launching dual-branded restaurant
September 4, 2020
Famous Dave's and franchisee Dave Crimmins are working together to open a restaurant in Colorado Springs to serve food from Famous Dave's as well as Texas…
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All systems 'go' for Just Eat Takeaway.com Grubhub acquisition
September 4, 2020
Amsterdam-based Just Eat Takeaway.com N.V. and Grubhub Inc. said this morning that the companies have received all required regulatory approvals for Just Eat…
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Costa Coffee considers laying off 1,650
September 4, 2020
Costa Coffee, the U.K. based coffee house chain that has its own coffee vending machine known as Costa Express, will eliminate as many as 1,650 on account of…
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Dickey's selling direct-to-consumer butchered meats, pre-cooked sides
September 4, 2020
Dickey's Barbecue Pit is giving fans access to restaurant-quality cuts of meat, premium pre-cooked sides and desserts, unveiling a line-up of retail products…
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El Pollo Loco launches loyalty program
September 3, 2020
El Pollo Loco Inc. has launched a loyalty program, Loco Rewards, that allows customers to earn more points and rewards for their favorite menu items …
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The Whimsy Cookie Company offering gluten-free option
September 3, 2020
The Whimsy Cookie Company has rolled out a gluten-free version of its signature sugar cookie.
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Original ChopShop brings delivery in house
September 3, 2020
Original ChopShop has hired several drivers to deliver orders placed directly through originalchopshop.com or the chain's Original ChopShop Chops loyalty app.
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September 3, 2020
Focus Brands has made four key leadership appointments across its system and at two of its fast casual brands — Moe's Southwest Grill and Schlotzky's. "As we…
read nowBurgerFi inks 30-unit deal
September 3, 2020
BurgerFi International, which has 125 BurgerFi locations spanning 23 states and two countries internationally, has signed deals to open at least 30 units — 1…
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ICX Summit postponed till June 2021
September 2, 2020
The Interactive Customer Experience Summit has been postponed until June 2, 2021 due to travel restrictions related to COVID-19. The rescheduled event will…
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I Heart Mac & Cheese coming to New Mexico
September 2, 2020
Florida-based I Heart Mac & Cheese is entering the New Mexico market.
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Noodles & Co taps customer experience firm to study guest behavior
September 2, 2020
In an effort to better understand how to serve its customers as the popularity of digital ordering and curbside pickup increases amid the pandemic, Noodles…
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Blaze opens Northeast Texas store
September 2, 2020
Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza will open Friday in Grand Prairie, Texas. The State Hwy 161 store will offer dine-in, carryout via pick-up or curbside service, as well…
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Modern Market reveals redesigned store format
September 1, 2020
Denver-based Modern Market Eatery celebrated the grand opening of its first Fort Collins, Colorado, restaurant Saturday.
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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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