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Pandemic forces Souplantation, Sweet Tomatoes into bankruptcy
June 15, 2020
Garden Fresh Restaurants LLC, which owns Souplantation and Sweet Tomatoes, has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection and is liquidating all…
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Dickey's Barbecue Pit teams with grocery chain to expand bean brand
June 12, 2020
Dickey's Barbecue Pit is partnering with Harps, an Arkansas-based gorveyr chain, to expand its barbecue beans brand.
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Tyson Foods cooperates with feds on chicken price fixing investigation
June 12, 2020
Tyson Foods, Inc. is cooperating with the U.S. Department of Justice on a price fixing justification in the chicken industry, the company announced in a press…
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&Pizza urging employees to vote, offering PTO on Nov 3
June 12, 2020
In an effort to encourage its employees and communities to vote in this year's presidential election, &pizza won't open locations on Nov. 3. CEO Michael…
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The Wing Experience opening virtual restaurant in Chicago
June 12, 2020
The Wing Experience, a virtual restaurant created by the full-service brand, Smokey Bones, is opening Friday in Chicago's Kitchen United ghost kitchen space at…
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New CMO upping Yoshinoya Japanese Kitchen's digital game
June 12, 2020
Yoshinoya America, known for its Japanese-inspired rice bowls, has launched its first loyalty program, Yoshinoya Rewards, as well as digital ordering for…
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Social media backlash leads to Starbucks reversing ban on Black Lives Matter apparel
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
June 12, 2020
After enduring a social media backlash Thursday, Starbucks has not only reversed its policy on banning employees from wearing apparel in support of Black Lives…
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JustEat Takeaway to buy Grubhub in $7.3B stock deal
June 10, 2020
JustEat Takeaway.com NV agreed to buy Grubhub Inc. in an all stock transaction valued at $7.3 billion, creating the world's largest food delivery platform…
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Luna Grill hires former Taco Bell exec as president
June 10, 2020
Luna Grill has named Rich Pinnella, a former Taco Bell executive, as president of the Mediterranean concept with 50 locations in southern California and the…
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Just Eat Takeaway closing in on merger with Grubhub
June 10, 2020
Just Eat Takeaway.com NV confirmed that it is in advanced negotiations on an all-stock deal to merge with Grubhub Inc., in a statement released this morning.
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Chicken Salad Chick making its metro Louisville debut
June 10, 2020
Chicken Salad Chick is making its Indiana debut in the suburb of Jeffersonville, which is on the border of Kentucky and Indiana and is in the Louisville…
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Pieology launches new menu, ordering system
June 10, 2020
California-based Pieology launched a new menu and simplified its ordering system for all U.S. locations, according to a news release.
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Steritech 'Hometown Heroes' program helped 8,100 on front lines
June 10, 2020
Food safety company, Steritech, recently paid its respects to what it calls its Hometown Heroes — front line health, long-term care and emergency workers — in…
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Mooyah opening in New York, Virginia, California
June 9, 2020
Plano, Texas-based Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes is breaking ground in new markets, due in part to agreements finalized with franchise owners, who chose…
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BellyMelly launches contactless menu ordering for post-COVID-19 recovery
June 9, 2020
BellyMelly, an online food ordering platform, has launched a contactless app-based ordering system designed to help restaurants open their dine-in operations…
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Chef Dani Garcia opening fast casual concept
June 9, 2020
Spanish chef, Dani García, is opening a fast casual concept — Minük by Dani García — in partnership with C3, a food and beverage platform launched earlier…
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Farmer Boys names replacement for retiring president
June 9, 2020
David Wetzel, Farmer Boys' former senior vice president of operations, has replaced Karen Eadon as president and COO, who retired after six years with the…
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June 9, 2020
ParTech Inc., a provider of POS software and integrated technical solutions to the restaurant and retail industries, has added SynergySuite to its Brink POS…
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Restaurant transactions slowly rebound as dine-in service returns
June 9, 2020
Nearly three-quarters, 68%, of U.S. restaurants are able to reopen dine-in service as COVID-19 restrictions are being lifted and customer transactions are on a…
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Captain D's enters 23rd state
June 8, 2020
With its Monday opening in Clinton Township, Michigan, Captain D's has entered its 23rd U.S. state. Located at 35134 Groesbeck Highway, the restaurant follows…
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