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Farmer Boys selling location to co-founder's son
April 30, 2024
Spiros Havadjias, the son of a Farmer Boys co-founder, is acquiring the location at 2000 E. Alessandro Blvd., in Riverside, California. Since graduating from…
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Nekter growing 24% by year's end
April 30, 2024
On the heels of adding 12 locations in the first quarter of 2024, Nekter Juice Bar is sprinting toward a record number of store openings in 2024. Now with 21…
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Wow Bao taps Lunchbox for mobile app upgrade
April 30, 2024
Chicago-based Wow Bao has unveiled a mobile app, with a fresh interface and all-in-one navigation, created by Lunchbox, allowing guests to order delivery…
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Smalls Sliders hires Don Crocker as CDO
April 29, 2024
Smalls Sliders has appointed Donald "Don" Crocker as the brand's chief development officer. Crocker will spearhead development strategy including identifying…
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Panera designs 'bread head' hat fascinator for Derby fans
April 29, 2024
With Kentucky Derby festivities launching this week, Panera Bread has flipped its bread bowl and the outrageous costs of horse-racing hats and fascinators on…
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Vicious Biscuit adding home state location
April 26, 2024
Vicious Biscuit, a Charleston-based breakfast concept known for its biscuit creations, will open its seventh corporate location on May 4 in Columbia, South…
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New York Fries opens in Jersey City
April 26, 2024
New York Fries opened last month in the Newport Centre Mall in Jersey City, its third restaurant to open in the U.S. over the last three months.
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Brix Holdings acquiring Clean Juice
April 26, 2024
Brix Holdings, which owns Friendly's, Red Mango and Orange Leaf, is acquiring all assets of Clean Juice, a USDA-certified organic juice bar franchise with over…
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Nick the Greek opening in Santa Barbara
April 25, 2024
Nick the Greek opened Tuesday in Santa Barbara, marking the 15th sountern California location for owners Niko Heliotis, Dimitri Trembois and Panayioti…
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Gold & Silver Plate Awards honoring foodservice standouts
April 25, 2024
Eight executives offering food-away-from-home services will be honored next month at The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association's 70th annual Gold…
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Tropical Smoothie Cafe getting new owner
April 25, 2024
Atlanta-based Tropical Smoothie Cafe will be under new management when Blackstone acquires the 1,400-unit brand from Levine Leichtman Capital Partners, a Los…
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TurboChef selects LeanDNA to optimize inventory management
April 24, 2024
TurboChef, a division of Middleby Corporation specializing in ventless rapid-cook ovens, is using LeanDNA to improve production visibility and manage inventory…
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Daddy's names president, CEO
April 24, 2024
California-based Daddy's Chicken Shack has made two changes to its leadership team. Tony Adams, who previously served as VP and chief of Staff for the chain's…
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WaBa Grill heating up Fresno
April 24, 2024
Anaheim Hills, California-based WaBa Grill, a rice bowl chain, opened its first Fresno location at the River Oak Plaza, marking its third in California's…
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Shake Shack expanding use of carbon-neutral milk
April 24, 2024
After a 2022 pilot study, Shake Shack is expanding its partnership with Neutral Foods, a certified carbon-neutral food company, to supply carbon-neutral whole…
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Dot Foods taps AI tech to streamline supply chain
April 23, 2024
Dot Foods is partnering with Choco, a digital ordering platform for the food industry, to allow its distributor customers to launch branded digital storefronts…
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Smalls Sliders appoints Julie Hauser-Blanner as COO
April 22, 2024
Smalls Sliders has appointed Julie Hauser-Blanner as COO. Hauser-Blanner will oversee the brand's daily operations, driving strategic initiatives to elevate…
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Chipotle opens in Kuwait
April 22, 2024
Chipotle Mexican Grill made its Kuwait City debut earlier this month in partnership with international franchise retail operator Alshaya Group. The restaurant…
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Lefty's Cheesesteaks teams up with Cleveland Browns quarterback for Ohio expansion
April 22, 2024
Michigan-based Lefty's Cheesesteaks has partnered with Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, who is also an equity owner in the company, to expand the…
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Viva Chicken redesigns app, expands loyalty program
April 19, 2024
Viva Chicken, a Peruvian rotisserie chain, launched a redesigned app with an expanded loyalty program featureing enhanced meal customization, easier…
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