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Starbucks Reserve Roastery New York open for business
December 17, 2018
The Starbucks Reserve Roastery New York, which opened its doors Dec. 14, offers unique features including an Arriviamo bar boasting a curated menu of coffee…
read nowCanadian authorities recall Adam Bros red, green lettuce, cauliflower
December 17, 2018
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency this weekend issued a recall on "certain cauliflower, red leaf lettuce and green leaf lettuce" from Adam Bros. Farming Inc.
read nowPJ's Coffee debuts nitro cold brew ready-to-drink product
December 14, 2018
PJ's Coffee is offering its first-ever ready-to-drink product, a nitro cold brew with zero calories, at all its locations, according to a press release.
read nowStarbucks focuses on delivery
December 14, 2018
Delivery is a top priority at Starbucks, according to CEO Kevin Johnson and several of the chain's other leaders who discussed growth strategies during…
read nowFDA finds a source of e coli-tainted romaine
December 14, 2018
One farm's water reservoir has been pinpointed as a primary source of the e.coli that tainted romaine lettuce and prompted the FDA to virtually halt all sales…
read nowWaitr buying Bite Squad for $321M
December 13, 2018
Waitr Holdings Inc., a restaurant platform for online ordering and on-demand food delivery, is acquiring Bite Squad, an online restaurant food delivery…
read nowDickey's franchisee launching his first location in Ohio
December 13, 2018
Ohio-based entrepreneur Donald Gillet is getting ready to open his first location, in Perrysburg, Ohio at the start of next year.
read nowZoup! franchisees open another Pittsburgh location
December 13, 2018
Zoup! is up and running in the Robinson Town Centre Shopping complex in Pittsburgh and the store marks the brand's fourth Pittsburgh location.
read nowNorton Creative, Revenue Management Solutions team up on restaurant consulting service
December 13, 2018
Norton Creative and Revenue Management Solutions are partnering to provide a "one-stop shop," offering consultant services relating to brand positioning…
read nowStarbucks China competitor Luckin raises $200M in funding
December 13, 2018
Luckin, an upcoming coffee brand aiming to beat Starbucks in China, claims it's now valued at $2.2 billion after a $200 million Series B funding effort.
read nowChicken Salad Chick entering Ohio, Illinois markets
December 12, 2018
Chicken Salad Chick, based in Auburn, Alabama, has signed franchise agreements to expand its footprint beyond the Southeast and into the Midwest and South…
read nowUnBun Foods expands retail presence amid increased demand for healthful options
December 12, 2018
UnBun Foods is now offering its certified keto, paleo, grain-free and gluten-free buns in more than 300 locations throughout the United States and Canada.
read nowBlaze opens in West Vancouver
December 12, 2018
Blaze Fast Fire'd Pizza opens today in the West Vancouver area of British Columbia in Canada, with an open-kitchen store on Park Royal North, a news release…
read nowRitual launches business app
December 12, 2018
Order ahead app, Ritual, has launched Ritual for Business in the U.S., which the company said was created to help businesses attract and keep talent by…
read nowBrazilian steakhouse launches as fast casual concept in Orange County
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
December 11, 2018
The fast casual service model does not come to mind when thinking about Brazilian steakhouses, but Silva's Fresh Eatery + Churrascaria is hoping to change…
read nowCapriotti's rewards app honors loyal fans
December 11, 2018
Capriotti's has debuted a new customer rewards app, CAPAddicts Rewards, aimed at making it easier for fans to earn more points on favorite sandwich purchases.
read nowVoodoo Doughnut teams up with Baileys for holiday item
December 11, 2018
In the spirit of the holidays Voodoo Doughnut has teamed up with Baileys Original Irish Cream liqueur to create a Baileys-inspired item — the Baileys Naught or…
read nowAmerican Grilled Cheese Kitchen debuts first franchise in Florida
December 11, 2018
American Grilled Cheese Kitchen, based in San Francisco, opened its first franchise store in November in Fort Myers, Florida.
read nowCaptain D's expands Louisiana footprint
December 11, 2018
Fast casual seafood brand Captain D’s has opened its latest corporate-owned store in Louisiana, this time in New Iberia at 1120 E. Admiral Doyle Drive.
read nowBlaze paddles in to Portage, Michigan
December 10, 2018
Portage, Michigan will get a Blaze Fast Fire'd Pizza location Thursday, Dec. 13 on South Westnedge Avenue. The 2,400-square-foot open kitchen restaurant seats…
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