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Grubhub using partnerships, acquisitions to take on mobile food delivery rivals
October 9, 2019
Grubhub, which continues to trail rival DoorDash in terms of market share, has been relying on partnerships to boost its mobile food delivery business…
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Starbucks among US brands now a focus of Hong Kong protestors
October 9, 2019
Starbucks locations, specifically those of a local Hong Kong franchisee group, are the target of pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong.
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McAlister's signs major development deal with Sun Holdings
October 9, 2019
McAlister's Deli has signed the largest development deal in the company's history with Sun Holdings affiliate Best Choice Restaurants, a franchise organization…
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Slutty Vegan letting the chips fall with Rap Snacks
October 9, 2019
Rap Snacks, known as the "official snack of hip hop," and Atlanta-based Slutty Vegan have collaborated on a vegan potato chip line. Available in more…
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Flame Broiler adds to California store count
October 8, 2019
Flame Broiler, which serves healthy rice bowls, is opening Oct. 14 in Bakersfield, California.
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Tropical Smoothie ending year with a bang
October 8, 2019
Tropical Smoothie Cafe, which awarded 64 franchise agreements in the third quarter of this year, expects to have signed 200 franchise agreements, open 13…
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Off-premises sales up 70% at Orange Leaf
October 8, 2019
Orange Leaf's off-premises sales are up 68% over last year thanks to the expansion of its online catering presence and partnerships with schools and…
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Carin Stutz named CEO of Native Foods
October 8, 2019
Former Red Robin COO Carin Stutz has traded burgers for plants in her new role as CEO of Native Foods, a plant-based fast casual brand with 13 locations in…
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October 8, 2019
Mod Super Fast Pizza Holdings LLC is expanding into Canada via an agreement with V.I. Pizza Inc., led by Jim Hayden, Jeff Jefford and Ken Whitaker, who operate…
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DataVan launches customizable POS system
October 8, 2019
DataVan International Corp., a provider of retail and hospitality technology based in New Taipei City, Taiwan, has introduced a series of products built with a…
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Lil Jon drops new sandwich at Jimmy John's
October 8, 2019
Grammy-winning recording artist Lil Jon's latest collaboration is with Jimmy John's, and they've come up with the Little John, a mini version of any of its…
read nowKiosks top customer order technology used by restaurants in 2019
October 8, 2019
Kiosks were the largest customer order technology utilized in the past year among a national sampling of restaurants, according to an online survey conducted…
read nowFazoli's adding Florida units
October 8, 2019
Lexington, Kentucky-based Fazoli's is adding three units in Florida via an area development agreement with Matt Clift of CliftClem Holding. The first unit will…
read nowDoorDash launches Every Flavor Welcome campaign
October 7, 2019
Delivery maverick, DoorDash, which offers delivery in more than 4,000 cities, as well as Canada and Australia, is launching a multi-platform marketing strategy…
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Voodoo Doughnut debuts the Cannolo
October 7, 2019
Voodoo Doughnut is launching the Cannolo, a raised yeast doughnut featuring three cream cheese flavors.
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Panera SVP giving behind-the-scenes look at innovation strategy
October 7, 2019
Karen Kelley, Panera SVP and chief restaurant operations officer, will keynote the Fast Casual Executive Summit, Oct. 13-15 in Austin.
read nowKoomi teams up with Uber Eats
October 7, 2019
Koomi, a Montreal-based POS system, has partnered with Uber Eats to help independent quick-service restaurants and chains streamline and process digital orders…
read nowSalata launches online ordering platform
October 7, 2019
Salata, a Houston-based fast casual brand, has launched an online-ordering experience, built by Chepri, that integrates a new tech suite and loyalty program.
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British losing patience waiting in line for food
October 4, 2019
The British are known for their patience, but when it comes to waiting in line at a restaurant, their patience is wearing thin.
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October 4, 2019
Immigrant Food — a fast casual brand with a cause of offering workspace for immigrant-focused non-profit groups — will open this November a block from the…
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