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Queso oozes onto Chipotle menus nationwide
September 5, 2017
After testing its queso at its Next Kitchen in New York City and then at 350 units in Southern California and Colorado, Chipotle Mexican Grill will roll the…
read nowFlame Broiler entering 7th state
September 5, 2017
Flame Broiler, which serves rice bowls starting at 140 calories, is continuing its nationwide expansion with a location in Greensboro, North Carolina.
read nowPie Five begins global expansion in Pakistan
September 5, 2017
Pie Five Pizza Co. is going international, announcing that it's opening its first global location in Pakistan next year, followed by as many as 4…
read nowLouisville launches lunch spot inspired by Jewish delicatessens
September 5, 2017
Louisville will soon be home to Lox, a fast casual concept inspired by the tradition and flavor profiles of Jewish delicatessens that line the East Coast…
read nowSaladworks selects POS system as its omnichannel digital platform
September 5, 2017
Saladworks, the nation's largest fresh-tossed salad franchise concept, has chosen Dovetail Systems Inc.'s Gusto POS system as its omnichannel digital platform…
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Your Pie, Donato's and Grimaldi's fall into seasonal pies
September 1, 2017
Pizza brands all over the place are gearing up for the weather and seasonal changes ahead with lots of menu additions, including these from three pizza…
read nowAcrelec and Glory to introduce self-ordering, cash- and credit-accepting kiosks
September 1, 2017
Acrelec, a provider of digital kiosk solutions, is partnering with Glory, a provider of cash technology solutions, to introduce a self-ordering kiosk that…
read nowMidwest grocer becoming largest Wahlburgers franchisee
September 1, 2017
Thanks to Wahlburgers, Hy-Vee is getting in the better-burger business.
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KFC in China spins off a fast casual chain with face recognition payment kiosk
September 1, 2017
Under its KFC brand, Yum China has launched a new fast-casual-esque concept called KPRO, featuring not only a breaking edge use of face recognition payment…
read nowCaptain D's dives into the center of the Sunshine State
August 31, 2017
Captain D’s is expanding in Central Florida, targeting Orlando as a key market for development, according to a news release.
read nowLa Madeleine sells 3 Atlanta units
August 31, 2017
La Madeleine French Bakery & Cafe has completed the second phase of its refranchising program with the sale of its Atlanta restaurants this week. San…
read nowDickey's expands presence in the Peach State
August 31, 2017
Dickey's Barbecue Pit is continuing growth in the Peach State with a Smyrna, Georgia, opening in Spring 2018
read now7shifts restaurant labor scheduling platform secures additional funding
August 31, 2017
7shifts, which provides a platform for scheduling, communication and labor cost control for restaurants, has secured $3.5 million from Tandem Capital and…
read nowLocal coffee shops get an ally with LuvJo, LevelUp mobile ordering pact
August 31, 2017
LuvJo, an online ordering platform dedicated to local coffee shops, juice bars and food trucks and LevelUp, a provider of mobile engagement products for the…
read nowZoes Kitchen partners with Yext to 'control its web presence'
August 30, 2017
Zoes Kitchen has partnered with Yext to manage and update its restaurant information across the web in real time. The platform puts the company in control of…
read nowIllinois food allergy training regulations to take effect Jan. 1
August 30, 2017
On Friday, the state of Illinois officially added food allergy training requirements to the state's food handling regulations, according to a news release from…
read nowHotSchedules, Toast partner to provide holistic view of labor management
August 30, 2017
HotSchedules, a provider of workforce and back-office solutions for the restaurant and hospitality industries, has integrated its scheduling and labor…
read nowPotbelly going to Memphis
August 30, 2017
Potbelly Sandwich Shop has signed an agreement to bring four shops to Memphis and the surrounding suburbs. The first will open by the end of the year in Olive…
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Longtime Chipotle exec named Fresh Brothers COO
August 30, 2017
Fresh Brothers has added a couple of well-known industry vets to its leadership team. Former Chipotle Mexican Grill director of operations and Darden Specialty…
read nowCaptain D's adds 71st Tennessee store
August 30, 2017
Captain D's is opening a Johnson City, Tennessee, restaurant today, No. 71 in the state for the chain, with three more sites expected to open there by year-end…
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