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&pizza revamps loyalty program, digital ordering experience
March 15, 2024
East Coast pizza chain &pizza has launched a new loyalty program called Dead Presidents Club in partnership with Thanx. This program aims to boost customer…
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Rachel's Kitchen taking on Texas
March 15, 2024
Construction is underway at the Lone Star's first Rachel's Kitchen, a Las Vegas-based eatery marking its inaugural Texas location in Frisco this spring at 362…
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Jeff's Bagel Run announces franchise plans
March 14, 2024
Jeff's Bagel Run, founded in 2021 in Florida, has launched a franchise program. The three-unit chain is gearing up to add five locations, said former…
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Shake Smart lands investment from NewSpring
March 14, 2024
Shake Smart, which serves protein shakes, protein smoothies, acai bowls, wraps, nut butter and avocado toast, has landed an investment from NewSpring, a family…
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Loop raises $6M to help restaurants manage 3rd-party delivery
March 14, 2024
Loop, a SaaS provider enabling restaurants to maximize third-party delivery service profitability, has closed $6 million in seed funding, led by Base1…
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The Habit launches 'Grown-Up Meal'
March 13, 2024
The Habit Burger Grill has unveiled a Grown-Up Meal, citing a study it commissioned that showed 75% of Americans approved of adults ordering from kids' menus…
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New York Fries rolling out US expansion plan
March 13, 2024
Although New York Fries was founded in New York City, its over 130 locations are mostly in Canada and the Middle East. However, it's primed for a resurgence in…
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March 12, 2024
Chatmeter, a company specializing in multi-location intelligence, has unveiled a new feature called Risk Monitoring. This tool utilizes artificial intelligence…
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Starbird opening in Marina del Rey
March 12, 2024
Starbird is opening its 14th location in California and third in Los Angeles County on March 22 at 13161 Mindanao Way in Marina del Rey. To celebrate the…
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Chicken al Pastor returns to Chipotle menu
March 12, 2024
Chipotle Mexican Grill is bringing back Chicken al Pastor to restaurants around the world for a limited time. Prepared fresh daily in small batches, Chicken al…
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The Great Greek nearly doubles footprint
March 11, 2024
Florida-based The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill nearly doubled its footprint in 2023, opening 21 restaurants and entering six states: Arizona, California…
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Ovation helping Friendly's collect customer feedback
March 11, 2024
Friendly's Restaurants Franchising has tapped Ovation as its guest feedback platform, which allows usage of Ovation's real-time chat, short surveys, long…
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Par acquiring Task, Stuzo
March 11, 2024
Par Technology Corp., a global foodservice technology company, is acquiring Task Group, an Australia-based global foodservice transaction platform, and Stuzo…
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Uncle Sharkii opening in Hollywood
March 11, 2024
Uncle Sharkii Poke Bar, founded in 2018, opens March 16 at Universal CityWalk in Hollywood, California.
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Naf Naf rolls out kids meals
March 8, 2024
To please its younger guests, Chicago-based Naf Naf Grill has created Build-Your-Own Kids Meals. Gone are the days of one-size-fits-all children's menus.
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Freddy's launches kids meals with toys
March 7, 2024
Wichita, Kansas-based Freddy's Frozen Custard has created kids' meals featuring a cast of characters led by its mascot, FredHead. Each meal features a choice…
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Big Chicken rolls out loyalty platform
March 7, 2024
Shaquille O'Neal-owned Big Chicken has launched a rewards program using Thanx's proprietary credit card integration, creating a data-driven, frictionless and…
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Webinar: Mastering the modern customer journey from POS to platform
March 7, 2024
While attracting customers is crucial, retaining them through a seamless and satisfying experience is paramount. While self-service options have their place…
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Family opening 2nd Swig
March 7, 2024
Husband and wife Doug and Shannon Fowler are opening their second Swig location next month in Arkansas. They opened the first one alongside their son, Chris…
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Survey: QSRs, fast casuals expand digital ordering in 2024
March 6, 2024
QSR and fast casual restaurant guests can expect to see more kiosks in stores this year, as well as new mobile apps and voice AI on the phone and in the…
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