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Jersey Mike's franchisee to develop up to 100 Hummus & Pita Co units
December 26, 2018
Southern California multi-concept operator Dan Markel has signed an agreement with The Hummus & Pita Co. to develop up to 100 units across California. The…
read nowFired Pie wedges in 'cheesy' LTO
December 26, 2018
Though we're almost dead in the middle of one of the biggest holiday periods of the year, surely most pizza operators are also gearing up for that other…
read nowChicken Salad Chick acquires 11 existing locations
December 21, 2018
Chicken Salad Chick has purchased 11 existing locations in Georgia from the brand's largest franchise owner, Origin Development Group, founded by Darren DeVore…
read nowCaribou Coffee reports security breach
December 21, 2018
Caribou Coffee President John Butcher reported today on the chain's website that it has fallen victim to a security breach. Customers who visited any…
read now2 brothers 'steaking out' fast casual indusry
December 21, 2018
Steak is the latest food to go fast casual, thanks to Steakology opening next week in Westfield Village in Los Angeles. Following their successful launch of…
read nowPollo Tropical, Taco Cabana shuttering units
December 20, 2018
Pollo Tropical is closing 14 units across Florida and Georgia, and Taco Cabana will shutter nine in Texas, according to Fiesta Restaurant Group, the brands…
read nowFoodworks opens downtown Minneapolis location
December 20, 2018
Chicago-based hospitality company Foodworks has launched a location inside the Thrivent Financial building in Minneapolis.
read nowChipotle skips sponsorship of college bowl games, offers free delivery instead
December 20, 2018
In honor of college football season, Chipotle Mexican Grill is offering free delivery now through Jan. 7 on any Chipotle order worth $10 or more. "Given the…
read nowOno Hawaiian BBQ debuts 2nd Bakersfield location
December 19, 2018
Ono Hawaiian BBQ has opened its second restaurant in Bakersfield, California, this time in the Rosedale Village complex near the California State University of…
read nowSub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream aims to freeze out the competition
December 19, 2018
Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream plans to add 15 targeted markets to its location roster in 2019, after opening seven new stores and signing eight agreements at…
read nowPotbelly Sandwich Shop to aggressively franchise in 2019
December 19, 2018
Potbelly Sandwich Shop is launching a franchise growth strategy to expand into major metropolitan areas across the United States, Jeff Welch, SVP of…
read nowNekter Juice Bar launches '6-Day Celery Detox Cleanse'
December 18, 2018
Santa Ana, California-based NekterJuice Bar has created a total body reset with a 6-Day Celery Detox Cleanse. As one of nature's most powerful healing juices…
read nowJuice It Up opens 14th Orange County unit
December 18, 2018
Juice It Up has opened in the Tustin Marketplace at 13155 Jamboree Road, Tustin, California, marking Orange County's 14th unit. There are over 100 locations…
read nowChipotle Rose Parade float features real ingredients, Grammy-winning rock band
December 18, 2018
Chipotle Mexican Grill's first-ever appearance in the Rose Parade boasts a float created with real ingredients and the Grammy-winning rock band, Portugal. The…
read nowShake Shack opening 4th Houston location
December 18, 2018
The fourth Shake Shack in Houston, Texas will open its doors Dec. 20 in Montrose.
read nowDave & Busters tests fast casual concept with food truck
December 18, 2018
Dave & Buster's has converted a room in its Dallas store to resemble a food truck as part of an effort to test the quick casual concept, according to the…
read nowTender Greens open for business in Boston
December 17, 2018
Tender Greens opened the doors to its Copley Place, Boston location on Dec. 12, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
read nowFiesta Restaurant Group names former Panera exec as SVP, general counsel, corporate secretary
December 17, 2018
Fiesta Restaurant Group Inc., parent company of Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana, has appointed Louis DiPietro as its SVP, general counsel and corporate…
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Postmates launching delivery robot
December 17, 2018
Los Angeles residents will soon see a delivery robot roving their sidewalks thanks to Postmates launching Serve, an autonomous delivery robot. After analyzing…
read nowFuzzy's Taco Shop opening 2nd Charlotte location
December 17, 2018
Fuzzy's Taco Shop, a Baja-style taco joint founded in 2003, near the TCU college campus in Fort Worth, Texas, opens its second Charlotte, North Carolina…
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