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Mad Mobile acquires Sysco's restaurant technology company CAKE
August 10, 2020
Mad Mobile Inc., a mobile platform for restaurants and retailers, has signed an agreement to acquire CAKE, a restaurant technology company based in Silicon…
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Hiphop artist Tyga launches virtual restaurant via Grubhub
August 10, 2020
Grammy-nominated hip-hop artist, Tyga, has created the virtual restaurant, Tyga Bytes, with help from Robert Earl and Earl's son, Robbie. The delivery-only…
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JDE Peet's reports lift in at-home sales, decrease at cafes
August 10, 2020
Global coffee company JDE Peet's reported a 12% boost in profits and a 2.9% drop in sales for the first half of 2020, with at-home business expanding at the…
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Noodles & Co in recovery mode
August 7, 2020
Recovery was the theme for Noodles & Company's second quarter, ending June 30.
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Automated drink dispenser maker Botrista raises $4M+
August 7, 2020
Botrista Technology, a startup based in Silicon Valley that provides an automated cloud-connected drink dispenser called DrinkBot, raised $4 million in seed…
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Whataburger takes its fare on the road with first food truck
August 7, 2020
Texas fast casual brand Whataburger is celebrating its seventh decade in business by launching its first-ever food truck.
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DoorDash launches DashMart stores nationwide
August 7, 2020
Delivery player, DoorDash, is debuting DashMart stores, a convenience mart delivering household and local restaurant fare to customers' doorsteps.
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Packaging at Burger King, Freshii, McDonald's tests positive for potentially toxic chemicals
August 7, 2020
Packaging from Burger King, Cava, Freshii, McDonald's, Sweetgreen and Wendy's contained potentially toxic "forever" chemicals that may cause cancer and other…
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Slim Chickens opens 8th UK location
August 7, 2020
Under the direction of Boparan Restaurant Group, Slim Chickens added to its United Kingdom roster this week with a store in the Westquay Shopping Centre at…
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Fiesta reports Q2 loss, still beats estimates
August 6, 2020
Fiesta Restaurant Group Inc., parent company of Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana, reported Thursday that its total revenues, as well as comparable sales, were…
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Lime Fresh Mexican Grill launches redesign
August 6, 2020
Since opening 16 years ago in South Beach, Florida, in an 800-square-foot store, Lime Fresh Mexican Grill now boasts 13 locations and this month updated its…
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Marugame Udon hitting up Texas
August 6, 2020
Marugame Udon, based in Tokyo, is bringing its handmade Japanese Sanuki udon noodles, tempura, robata grill and katsu sandos to the Dallas area when it opens…
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TouchBistro acquires loyalty and marketing solutions provider TableUp
August 6, 2020
TouchBistro, a foodservice point-of-sale solutions provider, has acquired Boston-based TableUp, a provider of loyalty and marketing solutions for the…
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COVID-19 clips US Foods Q2 sales by 29.2%
August 6, 2020
U.S. Foods Holding Corp. net sales of $4.6 billion for the second quarter decreased 29.2% from the prior year's $6.4 billion, driven largely by the impact of…
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August 6, 2020
The Habit Burger Grill, a California-based restaurant company owned by Yum Brands, has opened its 13th restaurant in the Sacramento market. Located at 473…
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Panera expands contactless rewards with Apple Card
August 5, 2020
Panera guests may now earn 3% daily cashback on Apple Card when they use Apple Pay in the Panera app or website, according to a press release. They can use…
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Domino's, Pieology expanding globally
August 5, 2020
U.S.-based pizza brands are moving up and out to new places in the world, beginning with Domino's, which has extended its global reach to Croatia under a…
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Payment speed top of mind for business owners
August 5, 2020
Although small business owners have increased their technology spend in the past two years, 39% said they still spent at least five hours per week dealing with…
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Crave offering franchised food trucks
August 5, 2020
Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ is taking its dogs on the road via food trucks. The Long Island-based chain has partnered with Jordan Schild of Premiere Food Trucks…
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Original ChopShop adds mobile app, in-house delivery drivers
August 5, 2020
Original ChopShop, a fast casual restaurant brand featuring protein bowls, salads, sandwiches and fresh juice, is making it easier and faster for guests to…
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