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Negranti Creamery opening 7th shop
August 7, 2024
California-based Negranti Creamery, which serves sheep's milk ice cream, is adding a seventh location when it opens Saturday in San Luis Obispo, California.
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10 Dave's Hot Chickens popping up in Pittsburgh
August 7, 2024
Dave's Hot Chicken is opening 10 stores in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, under the direction of Raj Patel, Danny Costa, Michael Costa and Jonathan Wise, who own…
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Portillo's launches self-service kiosk strategy
August 7, 2024
Portillo's, a fast casual chain known for its Chicago hot dogs, is piloting self-service kiosks in select restaurants, according to a Yahoo!Finance report.
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Blaze Pizza releases 4 menu items, 2 drizzles
August 7, 2024
Blaze Pizza has introduced two new spicy drizzles, Spicy Chili Oil and Sweet Hot Honey, as well as four new products, according to a press release.
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James Beard Award-winning chef reopens Italian fast casual
August 6, 2024
James Beard Award-winning Chef Gerard Craft reopened Porano last week in Des Peres, Missouri, bringing back the pasta, grain bowls, salads and Detroit-style…
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IFMA: Fast casual traffic is 'bullish'
August 6, 2024
Although the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association began the year projecting that the food-away-from-home industry would grow .9% in 2024, the…
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Sip Fresh expanding in Colorado
August 6, 2024
California-based Sip Fresh, which serves fruit-based juices, teas and smoothies, is expanding to the Rocky Mountains in Colorado through an agreement with…
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Krak Boba adds 16th location
August 6, 2024
Krak Boba opened ints 16th location last month in Lomita, California, under the direction of franchisees Vi Truong and An Nguyen.
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Sweetgreen opening automated location in California's Fashion Island
August 5, 2024
Adding to its Orange County locations, Sweetgreen is opening Tuesday at Fashion Island in Newport Beach, California.
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Chipotle UK launches kids meals
August 5, 2024
Chipotle Mexican Grill UK is introducing Kids Meals, allowing young guests to order build-your-own taco kids' meal, available with soft-shell flour tortillas…
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Cinnaholic develops LTO with social media influencer
August 2, 2024
Cinnaholic, which has over 100 locations throughout the U.S. and Canada, has teamed up with Dallas social media influencer Dre Hopkins (@DreinDallas) to create…
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Operators prioritize tech, training amid economic headwinds
August 2, 2024
Restaurant operators are grappling with persistent food and labor cost increases, but they're also investing heavily in technology, training and marketing to…
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Port of Subs dropping anchor in Florida
August 2, 2024
Reno-based Port of Subs is entering Florida via a 10-unit deal with husband and wife, Chris and Georgia Goddard.
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Pastrami Queen creates plant-based sandwich
August 2, 2024
In its food hall Hall location in New York City, Pastrami Queen is now serving "The Prince powered by Chunk," a combination of Chunk's plant-based Slab…
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Blaze Pizza to expand into the UAE
August 1, 2024
Blaze Pizza has signed a deal for six locations in the United Arab Emirates with NAD Holding, according to a press release.
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Big Dave's Cheesesteaks signs leases in 3 states
August 1, 2024
Big Dave's Cheesesteaks has inked deals for Florida, South Carolina and Georgia, according to a press release.
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USA Today readers name Qdoba top fast casual brand
August 1, 2024
USA Today has named Qdoba Mexican Eats "Best Fast Casual Restaurant" on its 10Best Readers' Choice Awards for the sixth consecutive year. A panel of industry…
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Robeks taps Bikky to track customer data
July 31, 2024
Southern California-based Robeks, which has over 100 locations serving smoothies, juices, acaí bowls and toast, has tapped Bikky, a customer data platform…
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South Block snags former Sweetgreen manager
July 31, 2024
Washington D.C.-based South Block, which serves acai bowls, smoothies and cold-pressed juices, has named Alexandra Lawrence director of marketing. Lawrence…
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Paris Baguette revamps rewards program
July 31, 2024
Paris Baguette has upgraded its mobile app, online ordering experience and rewards program, PB Rewards. "At Paris Baguette, we're known for the incredible…
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