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GRUBBRR adds Olo's payment capabilities to kiosks
July 30, 2024
GRUBBRR, a provider of restaurant technology, has integrated Olo's ordering and payment processing capabilities into its self-ordering kiosks and digital menu…
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Tender Greens, Tocaya have 'no plans to close locations'
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
July 29, 2024
Although Los Angeles-based Tender Greens and Venice, California-based Tocaya Modern Mexican filed for Chapter 11 last week, neither brand is closing locations…
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Hart House creates LTO to promote collaboration with 'Borderlands'
July 29, 2024
Los Angeles-based Hart House has created the Dishonorably Hot Chick'n sandwich to promote "Borderlands," a video-game inspired action film starring the…
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Middle Eastern brands Go Crispy, Tea Time going global
July 29, 2024
The Go Crispy brand is going global after the signing of a strategic partnership between Al Baladi Holding Group and Azerbaijan's Green Capital Management…
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District Taco hires design, real estate leaders
July 29, 2024
District Taco has hired Victoria Stratton as director of Design and John Deacon as director of Real Estate Development. Stratton is standardizing concepts to…
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Bobby's Burgers taking on Utah
July 29, 2024
Bobby's Burgers By Bobby Flay has signed a franchise deal with MTB Management to open nine locations in Utah.
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Chipotle launches guac-proof lip stain
July 29, 2024
Chipotle Mexican Grill is collaborating with Wonderskin, a cosmetics brand known for its TikTok-viral lip stain, to introduce Lipotle, a guac-proof lip stain.
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Registration still open for Pizza Leadership Virtual Summit
July 26, 2024
Wednesday marks the 3rd annual Pizza Leadership Virtual Summit, and there's still time to register. Qualified pizza executives and pizzeria owners can register…
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Boneless wings don’t have to be bone-free, Ohio court rules
July 26, 2024
The Ohio Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that "boneless" chicken wings do not guarantee the absence of bones, a decision that overturns a lawsuit filed after a…
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Registration open for IFMA Virtual Marketing & Sales conference
July 26, 2024
Registration is open for the IFMA Virtual Marketing & Sales Conference: Evolution Defined. Going live Aug. 6-8, the event features nearly 30 sessions…
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Wing Zone opening 2nd Wisconsin location
July 26, 2024
Wing Zone Hot Chicken & Wings is debuting its second Wisconsin location next week in Wauwatosa at 6707 W North Ave. Owned by local franchisees Jodie and…
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Newsweek readers name Next Level Burger 'best fast-food chain'
July 26, 2024
Next Level Burger, a plant-based burger joint chain based is the winner of the 2024 Newsweek Readers' Choice Awards contest for best fast-food chain.
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Juice It Up nearing 100th unit
July 25, 2024
Juice It Up generated strong gains in the first half of 2024, with same-store sales up nearly 7% and total system sales up 9%, according to a company press…
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Square partnering with US Foods to help restaurants save time, money
July 25, 2024
Square is partnering with US Foods to accelerate restaurants' ability to adopt Square's technology designed to help them grow and succeed. US Foods, which…
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Pita Pit names COO
July 24, 2024
Pita Pit, a Mediterranean fast casual brand specializing in made-to-order pita sandwiches, has promoted Meghan Haugen to COO, where she will manage the…
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barBURRITO expanding to West Virginia
July 24, 2024
BurritoBar is entering West Virginia via a master franchise agreement with WV ADYK LLC to open 18 locations. The deal comes just a few days after the chain…
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Zaxby's snags former Dollar General's chief digital officer
July 24, 2024
Zaxby's has hired former Dollar General executive Chris Kung as chief digital officer to lead the transformation of its loyalty and e-commerce initiatives.
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Surf Bagel promotes VP to president
July 23, 2024
Delaware-based Surf Bagel has promoted Matt Patton from vice president to president, where he will continue to play a major role in the day-to-day operations…
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Surcheros franchising in Tennessee
July 23, 2024
Surcheros, a fresh Mexican brand, is making its Tennessee debut thanks to a seven-unit agreement with WilCo Fresh Mex. The first will open in October with…
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Moe's Southwest entering Arizona
July 23, 2024
Moe's Southwest Grill is expanding to Arizona via a five-unit franchise agreement with Tony and Namit Mangat, according to the chain's parent company, GoTo…
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