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Dillas Quesadillas debuting drive-thru prototype
July 18, 2024
Texas-based Dillas Quesadillas is opening a drive-thru prototype this week in Ruston, Louisiana.
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Starbucks, Mercedes expanding EV charging network
July 17, 2024
As part of its environmental promise, Starbucks is installing Mercedes-Benz high-power electric vehicle chargers at locations on a 1,400-mile route along…
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Craveworthy launching hot dog concept
July 17, 2024
Craveworthy Brands is launching Nomad Dawgs, a fast casual concept serving varieties of hot dogs developed by Craveworthy's Creator Chef Robert Kabakoff and VP…
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Cilantro Taco franchising over 100 locations
July 17, 2024
After signing its first franchise agreement six months ago, Cilantro Taco Grill has 110 units in development with six franchise groups and an area…
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Botrista secures $120M in funding to fuel automated beverage platform growth
July 16, 2024
Botrista, the developer of a data-driven, automated beverage platform, has closed its Series C funding round, bringing its total capital raised to $12…
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Cheba Hut adding North Las Vegas store
July 16, 2024
Colorado-based Cheba Hut is opening a store in at 345 W. Craig Road in North Las Vegas, marking Nevada's fifth location with two more under construction for…
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Toastique headed to Kansas
July 16, 2024
Toastique, a toast and juice cafe conceptualized in Washington D.C., is making its Kansas debut with its first location in Wichita at 9747 E. 21st N.
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Blaze Pizza launches 1st oven-fired dessert
July 12, 2024
Blaze Pizza has released its first-ever oven-fired dessert, Cinnamon Bread, according to a press release.
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The Original Hot Chicken taking on California
July 12, 2024
The flavor of the South is coming to the West, thanks to The Original Hot Chicken opening its first California location in Huntington Park.
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Potbelly invades Pentagon
July 12, 2024
Potbelly Corp. has opened its first location at the Pentagon, deepening its presence on military installations and Department of Defense facilities. In…
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Jeff's Bagel Run acquires Otus Coffee
July 12, 2024
Ocoee, Florida-based Jeff's Bagel Run has acquired Otus Coffee, its longtime coffee supplier, giving the brand control over its supply chain.
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Teriyaki Madness entering Des Moines
July 10, 2024
Teriyaki Madness, a Seattle-style teriyaki franchise based in Denver, is making its West Des Moines debut. Brothers Travis and Corey Kasch will open the first…
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Tiki Taco names former PDQ exec as CEO
July 10, 2024
Kansas City-based Tiki Taco has hired Eric Knott, former COO of Florida-based PDQ, as CEO.
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Checkmate partners with Uber to add delivery capabilities
July 10, 2024
Restaurant ordering solutions provider Checkmate has expanded its partnership with Uber, adding Uber Direct to its platform, according to a press release.
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Rusty Taco adding 14 units by year's end
July 10, 2024
Rusty Taco, a street-style taco restaurant with 30 locations, is opening 14 units by year's end.
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Chipotle CFO retiring
July 9, 2024
After nearly 25 years with Chipotle Mexican Grill, CFO Jack Hartung is retiring on March 31, 2025. Adam Rymer, a 15-year Chipotle veteran, will assume the role…
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Big Chicken makes Boston debut
July 9, 2024
Big Chicken made its Boston debut Tuesday in the city's Northshore Mall, under the direction of engineer Paul Bains and real estate entrepreneurs Ryan Corcoran…
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Fatburger, Round Table Pizza to open co-branded units in Utah
July 9, 2024
FAT Brands Inc., parent company to Fatburger, Round Table Pizza and 16 other restaurant concepts has inked a development deal to bring Fatburger and Round…
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Hamra Enterprises opens Panera To Go
July 9, 2024
Panera To Go, a store enabled for digital convenience, is opening Thursday in Watertown, Massachusetts.
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Honeygrow adds 7th New Jersey store
July 8, 2024
Honeygrow, a Philadelphia-based brand serving stir-fry, salads and honeybars, opened its seventh New Jersey location at the Glenwood Green Shopping Center in…
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