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Labor Dept finalizes OT rule: 1.2 million more workers eligible
September 24, 2019
The U.S. Department of Labor has made official an overtime rule that sets $35,568 as the minimum salary threshold for overtime pay, making about 1.2 million…
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Wow Bao extends retail line
September 23, 2019
Chicago-based Wow Bao is upping its retail game by partnering with 44 Mariano's locations to sell its Hot Asian Buns — soft, steamed buns filled with savory…
read nowSweetgreen raises $150M for delivery rollout
September 23, 2019
Sweetgreen has raised an additional $150 million to build an app-based delivery program in 2020, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
read nowWingstop doubling Mexico footprint
September 23, 2019
Wingstop, which has more than 1,300 locations worldwide, is doubling its presence in Mexico with an agreement with franchisee, Wingstop Mexico. The deal…
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Chicken Guy! teams with celebrity chef Guy Fieri on Levi's Stadium location
September 23, 2019
Levi's Stadium in California is now home to a Chicken Guy! restaurant developed in a collaboration with celebrity chef Guy Fieri, a California native.
read nowWolfgang Puck opens fast casual brand in Hong Kong
September 23, 2019
Wolfgang Puck is opening his fast casual brand, Wolfgang Puck Kitchen, Oct. 9, at the arrivals hall in the Hong Kong International Airport. Collaborating with…
read nowKitchen United raises $40M to fuel growth in New York
September 20, 2019
Kitchen United has closed on its $40 million Series B funding round to fuel growth of its commercial kitchen centers, which house 10 to 15 restaurant brands…
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Little Greek Fresh Grill adds to Florida presence
September 20, 2019
Little Greek Fresh Grill, a fast casual Greek restaurant with an American influence, has opened in Orlando at 3128 South Orange Ave., in the Lucky's Market…
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LEON adding to US footprint
September 20, 2019
Just more than a year after London-based LEON brought its natural fast-food concept across the pond with a downtown Washington, D.C., location, and a month…
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Jamba sowing its oats
September 20, 2019
In an effort to offer more dairy-free options, Jamba has partnered with Oatly — a vegan, plant-based milk alternative made from certified gluten-free oats.
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&pizza set to 'Zume' into new markets with mobile kitchens
September 19, 2019
D.C.-based brand 36-unit, &pizza, has paired up with Zume, Inc., to deploy Zume Forward Mobile Kitchens to expand in new markets, as well as to test…
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Starbucks Japan launching contactless pen with payments technology
September 19, 2019
Starbucks Coffee Japan Co. is launching a mobile payment product called Starbucks TouchThe Pen, a ballpoint pen with embedded contactless payment technology…
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Starbucks, Alibaba launch voice ordering and delivery
September 19, 2019
Starbucks is taking another step toward evolving the digital experience for customers in China by launching voice ordering and delivery capabilities within…
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Juice It Up appoints VP of franchise operations
September 19, 2019
Juice It Up has promoted Susan Taylor, who had been serving as the chian's senior director of franchise operations, to VP of operations. For the past 14 years…
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Muscle Maker buys back franchised unit
September 19, 2019
Muscle Maker Grill has acquired of one of its previously franchise-owned locations in Midtown Manhattan. Located at 1099 2nd Ave., the store is one of the…
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Mooyah franchisee adds 4th location
September 19, 2019
Texas-based Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes opened this week in the Boston area at 199 Boston Road #8 in North Billerica, Massachusetts. The Billerica…
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Things are looking grainy at Panera Bread
September 18, 2019
Panera is getting in on the grain trend, launching two grain bowls featuring whole grains, greens, vegetables and protein infused with internationally inspired…
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Canada's Assembli expanding to Toronto
September 18, 2019
With three locations in British Columbia and Ontario, Assembli, a fast casual pizza and salad chain, is adding five units to the greater Toronto area.
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Touchbistro raises $119.24M to expand payments portfolio
September 18, 2019
Touchbistro, a provider of foodservice iPad and POS payment solutions, has raised CDN$158 million ($119.24 USD) in Series E funding in a round led by Omers…
read nowJuice It Up! names industry veteran Susan Taylor vice president of operations
September 17, 2019
Susan Taylor Juice It Up!, a handcrafted smoothie, raw juice and superfruit bowl chain, has named Susan Taylor as vice president of operations.
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