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Captain D's going across the pond
March 13, 2025
Captain D's is entering the United Kingdom via a 20-unit agreement with CD's Holdings. The first will open in Kent in August with two restaurants following in…
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Smoke’s Poutinerie launches 'Don't be a jerk' BOGO
March 12, 2025
Canada-based Smoke's Poutinerie's 'Don't be a jerk' BOGO is underway, giving customers a Buy One, Get One Free deal on its Jerk Chicken Poutine.
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Panera serving 'Pot of Gold'
March 11, 2025
In honor of St. Patrick's Day, Panera is serving up a little extra luck with its "Pot of Gold Bread Bowl." a green Bread Bowl filled with mac 'n' cheese. The…
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Cheba Hut expands Arizona footprint
March 11, 2025
Cheba Hut, a counter-culture-themed sandwich shop known for its toasted subs, has opened its 11th Arizona store at 8776 E Shea Blvd, Suite 100, in Scottsdale.
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The Great Greek to hit 100 units by year's end
March 10, 2025
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill's plans to have 100 restaurants open by year's end are coming along, considering the brand opened 19 restaurants in 2024…
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Your Pie debuts Pizza Shop Sandwiches
March 7, 2025
Your Pie, a fast casual pizza chain, had added handcrafted sandwiches made with the brand's signature dough, according to a press release.
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Nick The Greek franchisee opens 4th location
March 7, 2025
Nick the Greek has opened in Irvine, California, under the direction of franchisee Kaushik Patel, who owns three other locations in Southern California.
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Place your vote for Top 30: Restaurant Marketing
March 6, 2025
Voting will remain open until March 14.
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Cherryh Cansler taking reins as publisher of Fastcasual.com
March 6, 2025
Cherryh Cansler will be taking the reins of Fastcasual.com as the newly named Publisher.
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Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shop to implement Samsung kiosks, digital menus
March 6, 2025
Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop, a sandwich chain with over 60 locations, will implement Samsung kiosks and digital menu boards, powered by GRUBBRR, to enhance…
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Blaze Pizza to celebrate Pi Day with BOGO for $3.14
March 6, 2025
Blaze Pizza is offering fans a buy one 11-inch pizza, get a second 11-inch pizza of equal or lesser value for $3.14, according to a press release.
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Chipotle embracing hot honey trend
March 6, 2025
Chipotle is putting its spin on hot honey, the top menu trend of the year, with its Chipotle Honey Chicken, available to rewards members via the Chipotle app…
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Einstein Bros drops country song honoring breakfast sandwich
March 5, 2025
Einstein Bros.Bagels is honoring its latest LTO, the Country Bagels & Gravy Egg Sandwich, with its first single and music video, "Forget the Fork." The…
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Famous Dave's rolls out prototype for non-traditional spaces
March 5, 2025
Famous Dave's has launched a more streamlined, cost-effective prototype for franchise partners and guests. Initially tested in Arizona, the model is designed…
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Jeff's Bagel Run opening in Colorado, Tennessee, Florida
March 5, 2025
Jeff's Bagel Run is expanding in Colorado Springs, Colorado; Knoxville, Tennessee, and Melbourne, Florida, thanks to three franchise agreements.
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Starbird expanding to Utah, Illinois
March 4, 2025
Starbird has signed two franchise development agreements to bring five locations to Salt Lake City, Utah and five to Chicago, with the first openings…
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Big Chicken joins Craveworthy Brands
March 4, 2025
Craveworthy Brands will become a managing partner, investor and stakeholder of Big Chicken, founded by Hall of Fame basketball player, Shaquille O'Neal…
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Shake Shack heightens partnership with Delta
March 4, 2025
Shake Shack burgers are now available on Delta First Class flights over 900 miles out of Atlanta, Los Angeles, New York-LaGuardia and Seattle as the…
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Potbelly launches area developer incentive program
March 4, 2025
Potbelly Corp. has launched its 50/50 Large Area Developer Incentive Program designed to reward multi-unit operating partners developing and opening shops on…
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Pita Pit expanding to Montana
March 3, 2025
Pita Pit USA is opening in Belgrade, Montana, under the direction of franchisee Bruce Foreman, a fourth-generation Montanan, who is turning a lifelong dream…
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