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Ovation unveils AI-driven operational improvement tool for restaurants
September 17, 2024
Ovation, a guest experience platform for multi-unit restaurants, has launched Goals, an AI-driven operational improvement tool designed to automate change for…
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Konala launches franchising opportunities
September 17, 2024
Konala, a healthy fast-food concept serving bowls and salads, plans to expand to 1,000 locations over the next 10 years through a franchise offering with the…
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Swipeby upgrades Voice AI phone assistants
September 17, 2024
Voice AI phone assistants are commonplace for large organizations, but now there's a version designed for small-to-medium-sized restaurants, thanks to…
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Fast Casual, Lunchbox reveal Top 30 Movers & Shakers: Catering
September 16, 2024
The list recognizes top catering leaders from 30 brands, including Cava, Subway and Five Guys, who are drivers in one of 2024’s fastest-growing restaurant…
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Chipotle debuts avocado-slicing cobot, augmented makeline
September 16, 2024
After spending over a year testing Autocado, an avocado-processing cobot, Chipotle Mexican Grill employees are using it at a restaurant in Huntington Beach…
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Big Chicken launches Frosted Flakes shake
September 16, 2024
Shaquille O'Neal-owned Big Chicken has partnered with Kellogg's to create the Frosted Flakes Shake made with Big Chicken's vanilla ice cream topped with a…
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Checkmate unveils loyalty, marketing solution
September 13, 2024
Checkmate, a restaurant-ordering solutions provider, has added a loyalty and marketing platform to its direct-ordering platform.
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Noodles & Co rolls out 'kids-eat-free' LTO
September 13, 2024
Noodles & Co. guests will receive a free kids' meal by purchasing any regular entree for a limited time. They may redeem the free kids' meal offer in…
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Smashburger hires former Qdoba exec as CDO
September 13, 2024
Denver-based Smashburger has hired Jim Sullivan as chief development officer to oversee market planning, site selection and franchise sales with a focus on…
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Brink POS, PAR MENU rebrand to PAR POS, PAR Ordering
September 12, 2024
ParTech Inc., a provider of unified commerce solutions for the restaurant and foodservice industries, has rebranded two of its core products: Brink POS and PAR…
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BurgerFi files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
September 12, 2024
BurgerFi International, Inc., owner of the BurgerFi and Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings brands, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, according to a…
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Brix taking on 'The Big Easy'
September 12, 2024
Dallas-based Brix Holdings, which owns Orange Leaf and Clean Juice, is seeking franchisees to help the brands enter the New Orleans market.
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Cheba Hut franchisee rolling out 17th Colorado location
September 11, 2024
Cheba Hut is opening next week in Englewood, Colorado, marking the 17th Colorado location for franchisees David Timmons and Kyle Archer, who own Elevated Inc.
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Big Chicken debuts 'O'Neal Family Secret Menu' on Bite kiosks
September 10, 2024
Big Chicken is bringing a taste of family tradition to its restaurants with the launch of the exclusive "O'Neal Family Secret Menu," available only through…
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Bad-Ass Breakfast Burritos hits college campuses
September 10, 2024
Bad-Ass Breakfast Burritos, owned by Dog Haus, is feeding U.S. college students thanks to a partnership with Sodexo, a provider of foodservice and facilities…
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Gyro Republic opens 1st franchise
September 10, 2024
The first franchise of Gyro Republic, which serves New York City-style gyros, is open in Missouri City, Texas, at 23040 Fort Bend Parkway Toll Road. Marking…
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Starbird nesting in Bay Area
September 9, 2024
Starbird is expanding its Bay Area with a Monday opening in Palo Alto. A Pleasanton location will come later this fall.
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Einstein Bros: 'It's Ok to cheat on pumpkin spice'
September 9, 2024
Einstein Bros. Bagels is daring breakfast lovers to cheat on pumpkin spice this season by ordering its Fall Flavor Fling combo. Featuring the Maplehouse…
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Smalls Sliders adding 6 units in Fort Worth
September 6, 2024
Smalls Sliders, which has more than 300 units — dubbed "cans" by the company — under development, has inked its latest multi-unit deal with entrepreneur Brett…
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Charleys Cheesesteaks launches menu updates
September 6, 2024
Ohio-based Charleys Cheesesteaks has expanded menu selections based on customer feedback. The updates include:
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