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Potbelly lands 22-unit deal for Washington
November 16, 2023
Potbelly Corp. has signed a 22-unit deal with Sound Sandwich LLC to expand in the greater Seattle-Tacoma region of Washington state. The agreement includes the…
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6 Fatburgers coming to Texas
November 15, 2023
Los Angeles-based FAT Brands Inc., the parent company of Fatburger and 17 other restaurant concepts, is bringing six franchised Fatburger locations to Hidalgo…
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Pieology gets nutty with Dessert Pizza made with Nutella
November 15, 2023
Pieology has introduced the Dessert Pizza made with Nutella to its menu, according to a press release.
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Gen Z sipping on craft beverages, less alcohol
November 15, 2023
Gen Z, which is made up of people between the ages of 11 and 26, is the largest and most diverse generation with a spending power of $360 billion and craves…
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Dave’s Hot Chicken using AI to maximize 3rd party delivery profitability
November 15, 2023
Los Angeles-based Dave's Hot Chicken has tapped LoopAI, a SaaS provider specializing in maximizing third-party delivery profitability for restaurants, to help…
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Salad Station tripling footprint in 3 years
November 15, 2023
Salad Station is seeking franchisees to triple its footprint by 2027.
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5 fast casuals receive grants, training to scale restaurants
November 14, 2023
Be Nimble Foundation, a social enterprise dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive tech ecosystems, released the second cohort of its Melon Kitchen…
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Ziggi's Coffee announces Atlanta expansion
November 14, 2023
Colorado-based Ziggi's Coffee is adding 50 locations to the Atlanta area, marking its largest development deal to date.
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Dave's Hot Chicken embracing data-driven approach to menu testing
November 13, 2023
Dave's Hot Chicken, a Nashville-style hot chicken franchise based in Los Angeles, has tapped Bikky, a customer data platform for multi-unit restaurants, to…
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Smoothie Factory launching sister brand
November 13, 2023
Smoothie Factory is opening a sister concept, Smoothie Factory + Kitchen, aimed at customers seeking a refreshing and wholesome dining experience. Located at…
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Chick N Max opening Texas unit
November 13, 2023
Wichita, Kansas-based Chick N Max has signed a lease for a location in Lufkin, Texas. It will open in the first quarter of next year under the direction of…
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Sip Fresh inks 3-pack deal
November 13, 2023
Sip Fresh, which serves fresh fruit-based juices, teas and specialty drinks, has signed a three-unit agreement in Orange County with family business owners…
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Noodles & Co names former Panera president interim CEO
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
November 10, 2023
After reporting Tuesday that it was on its way to improving its financial performance, Noodles & Co announced Friday that CEO Dave Boennighausen was…
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Beans & Brews Coffeehouse continues Texas expansion
November 9, 2023
Beans & Brews Coffeehouse, a drive-thru coffee franchise based in Utah, has inked a multi-unit development deal with James Reed to introduce the brand to…
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Teriyaki Madness opening in Cincinnati
November 9, 2023
Colorado-based Teriyaki Madness is opening its first Cincinnati location Friday in Hamilton, Ohio, at 2889 Joseph Dr. Franchisee Kush Patel, a 21-year-old…
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Chipotle hires 2 human resources VIPs
November 9, 2023
Chipotle Mexican Grill has hired Ilene Eskenazi as its chief human resources officer as well as Lois Alexis-Collins as chief people officer, field operations.
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Shipley Do-nuts names CFO, VP of Operations
November 8, 2023
Houston-based Shipley Do-Nuts has hire a CFO and VP of Operations to fuel expansion plans. Brad Reynolds, who previously served as the CFO at Blaze Pizza and…
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Smashburger leans into AI for digital ordering
November 7, 2023
After testing AI-driven dynamic-order throttling from Curtbit in 60 locations, Denver-based Smashburger rolled out the software last month to 129 locations…
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November 7, 2023
Doozee Bespoke Ice Cream Bar Shop is set to open on Duval Street in Key West on Nov. 13, according to a press release.
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Mo' Bettahs bets on Vegas
November 7, 2023
Mo' Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food is opening its first Nevada location in Las Vegas. Marking its 47th location nationwide, the store will open next week at 102…
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