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Jon Taffer's fast casual concept lands first franchisee
November 6, 2019
Taffer's Tavern, a fast casual concept created by Jon Taffer, has landed its first franchise agreement via Five Guys Taverns LLC, which will open the first of…
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Jamba goes to college
November 6, 2019
Jamba has signed a franchise agreement with multi-unit operator Kurt Wilson to expand in college markets across the Southeast. Wilson, owner and president of…
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German Doner Kebab sales up 50%
November 6, 2019
Scotland-based German Doner Kebab reported a 49.6% annual increase in same-store sales and is serving £1 million ($1.3 million) in kebab sales in its…
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Wavicle Data Solutions launches national restaurant practice
November 6, 2019
Wavicle Data Solutions, a provider of data and analytic services, has launched a national restaurant practice to be led by Duane Lyons. Lyons is the former…
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10-year outlook: commercial foodservice poised for growth as away-from-home dining expands
November 5, 2019
The commercial foodservice industry will continue to expand as Americans eat more meals away from home, but operators face a host of challenges from a more…
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Cowboy Chicken opens in Fresno
November 5, 2019
Cowboy Chicken is now open for business in the outdoor Fig Garden Village retail development at 5050 N. Palm Ave., in Fresno. This is the third Cowboy Chicken…
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Paytronix launches feedback tool for online orders
November 5, 2019
Keeping delivery customers happy is quite a challenge, which is why Paytronix Systems Inc. has launched FEEDback, a module to help restaurant managers measure…
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Chipotle cares about your mental health
November 5, 2019
Chipotle Mexican Grill is providing access to mental healthcare and financial wellness for more than 80,000 employees in 2020. By simplifying access to mental…
read nowZoup Eatery opens in Virginia
November 5, 2019
Zoup Eatery is open in the Ballson area of Arlington, Virginia, and will host a week-long celebration from Dec. 9 through Dec. 14. The store is located at…
read nowChicken Salad Chick gets an equity partner
November 5, 2019
Brentwood Associates has acquired a majority interest in the Chicken Salad Chick franchise, which was founded in 2008 and has 137 locations across 1…
read nowStudy finds QSRs struggling to serve growing order-for-pickup audience
November 5, 2019
As much as the restaurant world debates home delivery, it remains a fact that order-ahead, pickup-in-store sales are racing forward and now, a recently…
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Chicken Guy snags former Mod Pizza exec
November 4, 2019
Chicken Guy, co-founded by celebrity chef Guy Fieri and restaurateur Robert Earl, has expanded its senior leadership team with the appointment of John Dikos as…
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Starbucks opening mobile-only location in NYC
November 4, 2019
Starbucks Coffee Company is opening the first Starbucks Pickup store Tuesday in New York City's Penn Plaza, designed for customers on-the-go, according to a…
read nowPho Hoa Noodle Soup, Jazen Tea waive franchise fees for co-branded units
November 4, 2019
In an effort to inspire franchisees to open co-branded units of Pho Hoa Noodle Soup — a U.S.-based Vietnamese fast casual concept — and Jazen Tea — a 20-unit…
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Jon Taffer taps DMU to design prototype of Taffer's Tavern
November 2, 2019
Taffer's Tavern, a restaurant concept created by "Bar Rescue" star Jon Taffer, has selected Duncan Miller Ullmann to design its first location opening in…
read nowBWW digitizes operating procedures
November 1, 2019
Buffalo Wild Wings has digitized its operating procedures via CMX, a provider of supply chain and operations management tools. Through ActivityStudio, the…
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SalesVu introduces self-order kiosk app
November 1, 2019
SalesVu, a provider of iPad point-of-sale and business management solutions, has introduced its latest self-order kiosk app, OrderUp, designed for restaurants…
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BurgerFi joining US Air Force
November 1, 2019
BurgerFi is joining a global initiative to enhance food quality on Air Force bases throughout the U.S. and abroad. Air Force Services, charged with delivering…
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Ike's Love & Sandwiches hires CEO, CMO
November 1, 2019
California-based Ike's Love & Sandwiches has restructured its executive team, hiring Michael Goldberg has CEO, who will work alongside f ounder and…
read nowEl Pollo Loco reports modest Q3 sales gain, revenue losses
November 1, 2019
El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc. turned in relatively lackluster financial results, for the third quarter that ended Sept. 25, showing total revenue and net income…
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