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Sambazon to open 10 shops in Cincinnati
August 18, 2025
Sambazon has partnered with veteran franchise operator Parin Chokshi to open 10 açaí bowl shops in the Cincinnati area over the next five years.
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Cava invests in Hyphen's automated makelines
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
August 18, 2025
Hyphen, a company that provides automated meal production for restaurants, has secured $25 million in Series B financing to expand its operations. The funding…
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Paris Baguette testing inventory automation, order forecasting and RFID.
August 15, 2025
Paris Baguette is focused on growth this year, having awarded over 170 franchises and opened nearly 50 locations across North America so far in 2025. The…
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Smalls SIiders to enter Oklahoma City
August 14, 2025
Smalls Sliders has signed a multi-unit agreement for Oklahoma City. The deal was inked with franchisees Michael Gamble and Paul Pogue, according to a press…
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GoTo Foods partners with DoorDash for drone delivery service
August 13, 2025
GoTo Foods has partnered with DoorDash to provide drone delivery. The fast-mile delivery service, enabled by Wing, is currently live in three Texas markets…
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Some restaurant sales sizzle, others fizzle
August 12, 2025
Summer sales have been hot and cold for U.S. restaurants this summer, with some areas seeing significant growth while others struggled, according to Toast's…
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Leasecake launches AI-powered tool to help restaurants identify risks, improve lease terms
August 12, 2025
Leasecake, a company that manages commercial leases, has launched Leasecake LIFT, an AI-powered tool designed to help businesses identify risks and improve…
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Vicious Biscuit's app sweetens catering, loyalty programs
August 12, 2025
Vicious Biscuit rolled out Vicious Biscuit Rewards, a mobile app designed to boost guest interactions and streamline operations, with a particular focus on…
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Ziosk hires CTO
August 12, 2025
Ziosk, a hospitality platform for restaurants, has appointed Jacob Feinstein as chief technology officer to oversee the company's engineering division and lead…
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Bubbakoo's rolling into Utah
August 11, 2025
Bubbakoo's Burritos, a Mexican-fusion restaurant chain, will open its first Utah location this week in Orem, offering free burritos to the first 50 guests.
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Smalls Sliders to open in West Virginia, Ohio
August 11, 2025
Smalls Sliders has inked its first-ever development deal for West Virginia. The deal will bring three of the brand's signature "Cans" — its units — lead by…
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1st co-branded Round Table Pizza, Fatburger opens in California
August 11, 2025
FAT Brands Inc., parent company of 18 restaurant concepts, has opened its first co-branded Fatburger and Round Table Pizza in Rancho Cordova, California…
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Dave & Buster's pushing international expansion
August 11, 2025
Dave & Buster's is expanding its global footprint with the opening of its second location in India. The 22,000-square-foot entertainment venue is located…
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Gregorys Coffee partnering with Craveworthy Brands
August 8, 2025
Craveworthy Brands, a multi-restaurant platform company, along with Branded Hospitality, Kitchen Fund and Harborfield Management Co., has become a managing…
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Fransmart launches platform for early-stage restaurant, franchise brands
August 7, 2025
Fransmart, a franchise development company, has launched an investment platform that allows individual accredited investors to co-invest alongside the firm in…
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Dillas Quesadillas hires Michael Mabry to head franchise development
August 7, 2025
North Texas-based Dillas Quesadillas has named restaurant industry veteran Michael Mabry as its head of Franchise Development.
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Naya lands capital to accelerate growth
August 6, 2025
Naya, specializing in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine, is poised for national expansion after a major financial transaction from TriSpan. The private…
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Salad Station reports record growth, $1M sales milestone
August 6, 2025
Salad Station reported record growth and a sales milestone for 2024, reporting a 6.5% increase in average gross revenue among its top-performing locations and…
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Smashburger promotes Jim Sullivan to CEO
August 5, 2025
Denver-born Smashburger has promoted Jim Sullivan to chief executive officer. Sullivan, who has served as president since February, will lead the company's…
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Portillo's sees net income rise despite traffic dip
August 5, 2025
Portillo's Inc. reported a 17.7% increase in net income for Q2 despite facing a tough traffic environment, Michael Osanloo, president and CEO, said in a…
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