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Shake Shack to open in the Philippines
July 18, 2018
Shake Shack will open its first Philippines location in spring 2019, according to a press release.
read nowGarden Catering to open in New Haven
July 18, 2018
Garden Catering is opening this August in New Haven, Connecticut according to a press release.
read nowFreebirds World Burrito spices up menu with Beyond Meat's protein
July 17, 2018
Freebirds World Burrito, a fast casual known for customizable burritos, is introducing Beyond Meat's plant-based meat at the brand's 73 locations, according to…
read nowFreshii introduces take on Caesar salad
July 17, 2018
Freshii is launching a kale Caesar salad, a limited-edition menu item reflecting Freshii's take on the classic Caesar.
read nowNekter Juice Bar partners with farmers
July 17, 2018
Nekter Juice Bar is partnering with farmers across the country to provide farm fresh watermelons for two seasonal menu specials, the Watermelon Cooler Juice…
read nowChef JJ Johnson signs lease for fast casual concept
July 13, 2018
Chef JJ Johnson previewed a fast casual grain concept at the Chef's Club Counter and has since signed a lease on a Harlem location, according to New York…
read nowTropical Smoothie Cafe enjoys growth, success in first half of 2018
July 13, 2018
Tropical Smoothie Cafe enjoyed significant achievements and growth in the first half of 2018, and the brand opened 47 cafes and signed 113 franchise…
read nowLocali signs Florida franchise deal
July 13, 2018
Locali, a Los Angeles-based healthy convenience concept, has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement with Viable Foods to expand into Florida, .
read nowOno Hawaiian BBQ opens in Phoenix
July 13, 2018
Ono Hawaiian BBQ continues its expansion with the opening its seventy third restaurant, the latest situated in the Phoenix Valley.
read nowThe Dickey Foundation supports first responders
July 13, 2018
The Dickey Foundation has expanded its mission to support first responders in communities across the nation.
read nowTender Greens promotes president to CEO
July 12, 2018
Tender Greens, based in Los Angeles, has promoted its president, Denyelle Bruno, to CEO. Bruno, who first joined the company in October 2017, will serve in a…
read nowNekter Juice Bar releases six flavors for summer
July 12, 2018
Nekter Juice Bars, known for Skoop — a vegan frozen treat — is getting one flavor released each week between July 16 and Aug. 20, according to a company press…
read nowHMSHost plans to ditch plastic straws by 2020
July 12, 2018
Many North American airport restaurants and travel venues are eliminating plastic straws thanks to global restaurateur HMSHost, which operates dining locations…
read nowOprah invests in True Kitchen
July 12, 2018
Oprah Winfrey has made an investment in True Food Kitchen, a healthful fast casual brand based in Phoenix with 23 units, according to a company press release.
read nowRush Bowls to open in Tucson
July 11, 2018
Colorado-based Rush Bowls will open late this summer, into early fall in Tuscon, Arizona, according to a company press release.
read nowNBA's Kris Humphries partners with Crisp & Green
July 11, 2018
Minnesota-based Crisp & Green is partnering with Minneapolis native and former NBA athlete, Kris Humphries, as the brand's first franchise partner…
read nowSlapfish plans for expansion
July 11, 2018
Slapfish has aggressive expansion set for the second half of 2018, with plans to open up to 10 additional locations by the end of the year, according to a…
read nowTaco Del Mar acquired by High Bluff Capital Partners
July 10, 2018
High Bluff Capital Partners has added Taco Del Mar to its portfolio, according to The Seattle Times.
read nowBlaze opens Santa Cruz store
July 10, 2018
Blaze will open a 2,500-square-foot open kitchen restaurant Thursday on Mission Street in Santa Cruz, California, a news release said. The location will offer…
read nowToast secures $115M in funding
July 10, 2018
Toast, a restaurant management platform, has secured $115 million in Series D funding for research and development, recruit talent and expand its market…
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