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True Food Kitchen hires former Shake Shack exec as chief people officer
June 6, 2019
True Food Kitchen has hired Peggy Rubenzer as chief people officer to lead the brand's human resources and training function. Rubenzer, who served as Shake…
read nowThe Dolly Llama doubling footprint this summer
June 6, 2019
The Dolly Llama, an LA-based dessert concept from French restaurateur Samuel Baroux and real estate leader Eric Shomof, is adding two units this summer. The…
read nowNekter Juice Bar opening second Whole Foods location
June 6, 2019
Nekter Juice Bar, which has more than 130 restaurants across 15 U.S. states, will open its second location within a Whole Foods Market next week in Malibu…
read nowJamba moves past the 'Juice'
June 6, 2019
Jamba Juice is now going by Jamba. Focus Brands, which acquired the 30-year-old chain in 2018, not only changed the name but added the tagline,"Smoothies…
read nowBlaze rebrands pizzas in June to support (RED)
June 6, 2019
Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza is working this month with the AIDS-fighting (RED) on the "Eat (RED) Save Lives campaigns and has rebranded its Red Vine pizza as the…
read nowStarbucks to power 3,000 locations with clean energy
June 5, 2019
Starbucks is making good on its promise to run more energy-efficient stores. The chain has partnered with LevelTenEnegry to allow 3,000 U.S. locations to rely…
read nowPei Wei sold to owner of several QSR chains
June 5, 2019
PWD Acquisition Llc. has acquired the parent company of Pei Wei Asian Diner Llc. from affiliates of Centerbridge Partners for an undisclosed sum, according to…
read nowQdoba opening HQ in San Diego
June 5, 2019
Qdoba Mexican Eats is opening its headquarters in San Diego. Named "Qdoba Flavor Central," the headquarters will serve as a hub for the culinary team to create…
read nowBarberitos franchisee opening Newk's locations in Georgia
June 5, 2019
Newk's Eatery is partnering with restaurateur David Weeks to enhance its presence in Northeast Georgia, bringing its state count to 17 restaurants over the…
read nowOpenTable, Upserve partner to connect the diner data dots
June 5, 2019
Online restaurant reservation provider, OpenTable, has connected with restaurant management platform, Upserve, in what a news release said is an…
read nowParis Baguette announces NYC expansion
June 4, 2019
Paris Baguette, based in South Korea, is opening six units by year's end across New York City, taking it one step closer to meeting its 2019 goal of increasing…
read nowKisses from Italy opening in Europe
June 4, 2019
Miami-based Kisses from Italy is opening a corporate-owned location near the port city of Bari on the Adriatic Sea. President and CEO Michele Di Turi said the…
read nowChicken Salad Chick opening first Ohio location
June 4, 2019
Chicken Salad Chick is entering the Ohio market next week when it opens in Westerville. The Columbus-area restaurant kicks off a string of expansion in the…
read nowWebinar to uncover tax credits restaurateurs, retailers often overlook
June 4, 2019
For future-minded restaurant operators working in one of the most competitive businesses in existence today, amidst one of the tightest labor markets in this…
read nowChipotle: Trump's proposed taxes on Mexico may lead to pricier burritos
June 3, 2019
Chipotle customers may soon see price increases. Chipotle Mexican Grill CFO Jack Hartungsaid said the chain's 2019 costs could increase by about $15 million…
read nowTexas pizza chain takes home $35,000 Hot Rocks oven
June 3, 2019
Hot Rocks Ovens said it awarded a $35,000 oven this spring to Alban Shahini of Brooklyn Pizza in Houston, Texas. The eight-restaurant chain is family owned and…
read nowBruxie adds VPs to fuel franchise growth
June 3, 2019
On the heels of introducing domestic and international franchise opportunities, Bruxie, known for its chicken sandwiches that replace bread with waffles, has…
read nowShake Shack announces growth plans in annual report, adds SVP of People Resources
June 3, 2019
Although it took Shake Shack five years to open its second location, growth is now top of mind and increasing its domestic footprint is its biggest growth…
read nowRush Bowls opens second Fort Collins location
May 31, 2019
Colorado-based Rush Bowls, which serves made-in-a-bowl meals with fruits and vegetables, topped with granola and honey and blended with protein and vitamins…
read now7shifts debuts Engage dashboard for restaurants
May 31, 2019
7shifts, a labor management platform, is debuting an all-in-one employee engagement dashboard geared for the restaurant industry. The dashboard provides…
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