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Chipotle 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…
read nowStarbucks 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…
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