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Beef-A-Roo beefing up Kansas, Missouri presence
October 8, 2024
Beef-a-Roo is opening locations in Pittsburg, Kansas, and Joplin, Missouri, by year's end.
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How catering can become next great revenue stream
October 8, 2024
As the U.S. catering market continues to surge, reaching an estimated $70 billion, restaurants are increasingly turning their attention to catering. With more…
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Besties opening Toastique in Northern California
October 8, 2024
Toastique, a gourmet toast and juice cafe founded in Washington D.C., is expanding to Northern California with its first location in Danville opening by year's…
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Boorito is back at Chipotle
October 8, 2024
Chipotle Mexican Grill's Halloween tradition of giving discounts to loyalty members dressed in costumes on Halloween — Boorito — is back. Chipotle Rewards…
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Paris Baguette opening in Brooklyn
October 7, 2024
Paris Baguette, a cafe concept of 4,000 locations with over 180 in North America, is opening in Brooklyn. Franchisees Susana Wu and Donna Wu secured real…
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Craveworthy debuting co-branded Wing It On, Sigri Indian BBQ
October 7, 2024
Restaurant platform company Craveworthy Brands is opening a co-branded Wing it On and Sigri Indian BBQ location in Newark, New Jersey, at 155 University Ave.
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Costa Coffee debuts sleek robotic coffee shop in the UK, US
October 4, 2024
U.K.-based Costa Coffee has launched a fully automated, AI-powered coffee shop, reportedly capable of meeting or surpassing barista quality, according to a…
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DoorDash launches marketing tools for restaurants
October 3, 2024
DoorDash has launched Ads Manager for Enterprise Restaurants, a platform offering self-serve tools to help businesses connect with customers, run campaigns and…
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Cava rolling out Garlic Ranch Pita Chips
October 3, 2024
Cava, a Mediterranean fast casual brand, is launching Garlic Ranch Pita Chips — its first variation on the original pita chips. Available Oct. 7, the LTO…
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The Budlong Southern Chicken serving Pumpkin Spice Chicken 'n' Waffles
October 3, 2024
Hot chicken concept The Budlong Southern Chicken, owned by Craveworthy Brands, is adding Pumpkin Spice Chicken 'n' Waffles, thanks to a partnership with…
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Salad House appoints CMO
October 3, 2024
New Jersey-based Salad House, a fast casual health-focused franchise, has appointed its first chief marketing officer, Rev Ciancio.
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Chipotle makes Dubai debut
October 2, 2024
Chipotle Mexican Grill opened its first restaurant Wednesday in Dubai with international franchisee Alshaya Group. Located at The Beach at Jumeirah Beach…
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Barberitos's rebranding aimed at Zillennials
October 2, 2024
WOWorks, the parent company of Saladworks, ZEats and Garbanzo, Frutta Bowls and The Simple Greek, has debuted a rebranded Barberitos Southwestern Grille and…
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Sambazon launches mini kiosks
October 2, 2024
California-based Sambazon, which serves acai bowls, opened its first mini kiosk location at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The…
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Beans & Brews Coffeehouse hires Doug Willmarth as CEO
October 1, 2024
Beans & Brews Coffeehouse has hired former Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes CEO Doug Willmarth as CEO. Prior to Mooyah, Willmarth held leadership roles…
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Fatburger, Buffalo’s Express making Puerto Rico debut
October 1, 2024
Fatburger and Buffalo's Express, owned by FAT Brands Inc., is opening the first of 10 co-branded units in Puerto Rico in partnership with local franchisee…
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FiiZ Drinks names former Dunkin' franchisee as president
October 1, 2024
FiiZ Drinks, a Utah-based specialty soda shop, has hired Scott Ball as company president to oversee operations, strategic initiatives and franchise expansion…
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Former Slim Chickens VP leading Houston TX Hot Chicken
October 1, 2024
Houston TX Hot Chicken has named a new president, Brian Simowitz, who has spent the last 18 years on the franchise support side of the restaurant industry.
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Bun Mee launches franchising
September 30, 2024
Bun Mee, a Vietnamese sandwich eatery, has launched franchise development plans for North America. With four corporate-owned stores in San Francisco and an…
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Fantasy football losers could win free Chipotle brisket
September 30, 2024
Chipotle is tackling fans' fantasy football woes with a chance to score free Smoked Brisket through the end of the regular season through its "Got Smoked? Get…
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