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Corlex Capital launches, invests in casual Ivan Ramen brand
October 31, 2018
Corlex Capital, LLC has launched as an independent financial sponsor focused on control and minority equity investments in the lower middle market for the…
read nowCurry Up Now expanding California footprint
October 31, 2018
Curry Up Now has made its expansion into Southern California official with the solidification of its first site in Orange County. The store, according to a…
read nowRush Bowls making international debut in Canada
October 31, 2018
Denver-based Rush Bowls has announced that its first international location is opening next year in Edmonton, Canada, via an agreement with franchisee Matthew…
read nowPiccadilly expanding to-go locations to Louisiana
October 31, 2018
Piccadilly Restaurants is opening Louisiana's first Piccadilly To Go location Nov. 7 in Baton Rouge. The 1,320-square-foot location, at 216 Lee Dr., offers…
read nowPie Five plants Kansas store No. 9 in Garden City
October 31, 2018
Pie Five has opened a Garden City, Kansas location on Fleming Street, making its debut Monday as the first restaurant with the brand's Goldilocks Project…
read nowShake Shack tests new web ordering in 10 US markets
October 30, 2018
Shake Shack is testing new web ordering functionality that will let customers bypass lines in 10 markets across the U.S., according to a company spokesperson.
read nowBGood enters Chicagoland with trio of openings
October 30, 2018
B.Good is opening three stores in the Chicago metropolitan area, marking its initial foray into the Midwest. The farm-to-table restaurant opened its doors Oct.
read nowCaptain D's opens Tennessee location with new franchise partner
October 30, 2018
Captain D's announced the opening of its latest franchised location in Jackson, Tennessee, marking the brand's 72nd location in the state.
read nowSwig n' Sweets reveals redesign
October 30, 2018
Swig n' Sweets, a soda and snack bar chain headquartered in American Fork, Utah, is rebranding its 17 locations in Utah and Arizona. The Lehi location, the…
read nowDunn Brothers Coffee taps Qu for POS platform
October 30, 2018
Dunn Brothers Coffee is partnering with Qu on a new POS platform that will be rolled out to the brand's 80 locations across eight states. The Qu platform…
read nowChicken Salad Chick opening 100th unit
October 30, 2018
Chicken Salad Chick will open its hundredth restaurant on Nov. 8 and the unit marks the brand's first in Kentucky The restaurant, located at 245 East Bannon…
read nowBlaze opens stores in Alabama, New Jersey
October 30, 2018
Tuscaloosa, Alabama and Manalapan, New Jersey are the latest cities to see Blaze Pizza take up residence. On Halloween this Wednesday, the brand will open a…
read nowWelbilt names new CEO
October 29, 2018
Restaurant equipment provider, Welbilt, Inc., has named William C. Johnson as president and CEO effective Nov. 9, according to a news release.
read nowSweetgreen may soon be a $1B salad chain
October 29, 2018
The newest funding effort for salad chain Sweetgreen could put the fast casual's valuation at $1 billion, according to a CNBC report.
read nowNi Hao Fresh concept aiming to open this December
October 29, 2018
Ni Hao Fresh, an Asian fast casual concept developed by the children of Bo Lings' founders, is aiming to open in Mission, Kansas by early December.
read nowThe secrets salad dressing packet sales relay about delivery growth
October 29, 2018
Food service delivery sales have bounced up 20 percent in the past five years, and now NPD Group said there's evidence that portion-controlled salad dressing…
read nowStarbucks launches Witch's Brew
October 26, 2018
Starbucks is stirring up a new Halloween concoction this year with Witch's Brew Frappuccino blended beverage. Participating Starbucks stores in the United…
read nowChipotle reports positive Q3 earnings
October 26, 2018
Chipotle Mexican Grill reported this week that revenue increased 8.6 percent to $1.2 million and that comparable restaurant sales increased 4.4 percent.
read nowChicken Salad Chick lands in Arkansas, Houston
October 26, 2018
Chicken Salad Chick is expanding to Arkansas with a restaurant in Jonesboro, marking the brand’s first location in the state.
read nowSurvey finds customers expect review responses 'all the time'
October 26, 2018
It's a question on all restaurateurs' minds: Should your brand respond to customer reviews? According to the latest survey of 1,000 U.S. consumers this…
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Jeff’s Bagel Run is a scratch bakery with a simple and delicious menu of bagels, spreads and a full coffee program. The shops are open daily from 6:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., allowing operators to schedule on a single-shift model. The simple menu enables the brand to keep excellent and consistent products while maximizing revenue.
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