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Juice It Up fueling baseball fans

April 4, 2025

Juice It Up, an acai bowl, smoothie and raw juice chain, is serving Angels Baseball fans at an in-stadium location inside the Classic Hits stand on the Field…

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Ovation, Craveworthy Brands discuss guest feedback, cashing in on guest recovery

April 4, 2025

Ten lost customers. That's nearly $30,000 walking out the door, according to Zack Oates, founder of guest feedback program Ovation.

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Sambazon lands at Pittsburgh airport

April 3, 2025

Sambazon, an acai bowl and smoothie shop, has landed at the Pittsburgh International Airport, giving travelers access to acai imported from Brazil.

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Doner Shack expands in Glasgow with multi-unit franchise deal

April 3, 2025

Doner Shack is expanding its footprint in Scotland with a three-unit franchise deal with Abrar Khaliq.

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Sweetgreen launches loyalty program, Ripple Fries

April 3, 2025

Sweetgreen has launched SG Rewards, a free loyalty program allowing members to earn 10 points for every dollar spent toward perks and access to members-only…

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FAT Brands accepting cryptocurrency for franchisee royalty payments

April 2, 2025

Los Angeles-based FAT Brands Inc., which owns 2,300 locations of Round Table Pizza, Fatburger, Johnny Rockets, Twin Peaks, Fazoli's and 13 other restaurant…

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Curry Up Now opening 1st drive-thru location

April 1, 2025

Curry Up Now, a California-based Indian fast casual brand, has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement with Ganshayam Patel to bring the concept to Bowling…

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Madras Dosa expanding New York City footprint

April 1, 2025

Boston-based Madras Dosa Co. is opening three locations this Spring in New York City, joining its existing location in Times Square at 1450 Broadway, which…

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Ike's making waves in Hawaii

March 31, 2025

San Francisco-based Ike's Love & Sandwiches has opened a beachfront location in Kona, Hawaii.

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Delaware investment firm acquiring Nature’s Table

March 31, 2025

Fast Fresh Brands, owned by the Delaware investment firm, DIA Equity Partners, has acquired Orlando-based Nature's Table, which has locations in Georgia and…

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3 tools to help restaurants build efficiency

March 31, 2025

Free white paper reveals three ways restaurants can use automation to simplify arduous tasks.

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Big Chicken accelerating digital growth with Figure 8

March 31, 2025

Big Chicken, founded by Shaquille O'Neal, is taking its full-court press to the digital space through a partnership with Figure 8, a digital transformation…

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Chipotle rewards members playing digital game to win freebies

March 31, 2025

Chipotle has launched its digital game, Burrito Vault, to give 157,500 Buy-One-Get-One free entree codes and offer fans the chance to win free burritos for a…

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Thanx integrates with Square

March 28, 2025

Loyalty and guest engagement platform Thanx has integrated with Square, which has an ecosystem of commerce solutions. With this launch, Thanx now supports…

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Paris Baguette giving rewards members chance to see Jonas Brothers in concert

March 28, 2025

Paris Baguette and Jonas Con, a one-day fan event in celebration of the Jonas Brothers' 20th anniversary, are partnering to host a VIP concert experience…

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Quiznos' parent company hires former Church's SVP as CEO

March 28, 2025

Rego Restaurant Group, which owns Quiznos and Taco del Mar, has hired Neel Patel, former SVP of strategy and growth at Church's Texas Chicken, as CEO.

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The Gyro Project opening 1st Manhattan location

March 28, 2025

The Gyro Project, which serves Greek street food with a contemporary twist, is opening its first Manhattan restaurant next month on the Upper West Side at the…

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Jamba launches 'Hello Sunshine' prototype to enhance customer experience, franchise growth

March 26, 2025

GoTo Foods brand Jamba has unveiled its "Hello Sunshine" prototype, featuring a redesigned store layout and enhanced customer experience, according to a press…

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