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HMSHost 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…
read nowFork & Salad promotes director of operations
July 10, 2018
Fork & Salad, a Maui-based fast casual specializing in Hawaiian flavors, has promoted Lauren Mann to director of operations and director of franchisee…
read nowFive Guys, Panera among brands grilled by AGs on 'anti-poach pacts'
July 10, 2018
Did Little Caesars or any of seven other limited-service brands cut anti-poaching deals to prevent competitors from hiring away employees? That's the question…
read nowSlim Chickens now delivering catering orders
July 10, 2018
Slim Chickens is adding an in-house delivery platform for catering orders to its online ordering systems. The brand will start delivering catering and bulk…
read nowHoneygrow + Minigrow launch app
July 10, 2018
Honeygrow and its sister chain, Minigrow, have launched a mobile app, which allows guests to order ahead and jump the line, according to a company press…
read nowEdible Arrangements snags Tropical Smoothie's CEO
July 10, 2018
Edible Arrangements has named Mike Rotondo, former CEO of Tropical Smoothie, as its CEO, according to a company press release.
read nowYang Kee Noodle hosts dog-friendly event
July 9, 2018
Yang Kee Noodle's Louisville, Kentucky, location is hosting an event to support The Arrow Fund, a local organization that helps animal victims of abuse…
read nowElbows Mac N' Cheese to open in Torrance, California
July 9, 2018
Elbows Mac N' Cheese will open its Torrance, Californi, location Saturday, which is on National Mac and Cheese Day, according to a company press release.
read nowB.Good welcomes CMO
July 9, 2018
B. Good, serving locally sourced burgers, bowls, salads and smoothies, has named Brent Feldman as CMO, according to a company press release. Feldman's main…
read nowEddie Rocket's voted best burgers in Ireland
July 9, 2018
Eddie Rocket's, which was founded in 1989, and has 42 locations, won the title of Best Burger in Ireland: Fast Food Chain National 2018. As part of National…
read nowWoops Newton location soars
July 9, 2018
Woops, a New York-based bakery, opened last December at 79 Union St. at the Newton Center, according to a company press release.
read nowFAT Brands acquires Hurricane Grill & Wings
July 5, 2018
FAT Brands Inc. has completed the acquisition of Hurricane Grill & Wings for $12.5 million, according to a company press release. With the acquisition of…
read nowLittle Big Burger to open in Texas
July 5, 2018
Chanticleer Holdings Inc., franchisor of multiple restaurant brands, including Little Big Burger, Burgers Grilled Right and American Burger Company, will open…
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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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