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Popeyes, FAT Brands execs talk about challenges facing women in the lead
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
October 31, 2023
A session titled "Women in the Lead" will bring together two remarkable leaders in the food industry, Amy Alarcon and Jenn Johnston, to discuss their journeys…
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Webinar: How location intelligence trends shape fast casual, dining sectors
October 31, 2023
In a bid to unlock the secrets behind the booming fast casual and wider dining industry, a free webinar, "Restaurants in 2024: A Data-Driven Outlook," will…
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Smoke’s Poutinerie founder dead at age 50
October 30, 2023
Smoke's Poutinerie Founder and Chief Entertainment Officer Ryan Smolkin, 50, died Oct. 29, after suffering unexpected complications from a recent surgery…
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Sweet Paris opening in Mall of America
October 30, 2023
Texas-based Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café is opening a second location in Minnesota at the Mall of America. Last year, the chain announced a multi-unit deal…
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Fiesta sold to Authentic Restaurant Brands
October 30, 2023
Authentic Restaurant Brands, a portfolio company of New York-based principal investment firm Garnett Station Partners, has completed its acquisition of Fiesta…
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Plant Power Fast Food debuts black bean-based burger patty
October 27, 2023
Plant Power Fast Food has introduced the Hippie Patty in time for World Vegan Day on Nov. 1. The patty is comprised of black beans, poblano peppers, chipotle…
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SoundHound AI survey finds nearly 8 in 10 diners believe AI assistants will take over most food ordering within years
October 26, 2023
Nearly 80% of diners believe AI assistants will take over food ordering duties in the next few years, according to a press release and report by AI firm…
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Naf Naf franchisee opening 3rd unit
October 26, 2023
Chicago-based Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill is opening by year's end in Greenfield, Wisconsin, 1 minute from the Southridge Mall near the Franklin and Hales…
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Pepper Lunch upgrading POS system, adding kiosks
October 26, 2023
Japan-born Pepper Lunch, a fast casual concept with over 500 locations in 15 countries, is tapping Revel Systems to develop a cloud POS and business management…
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FAT Brands opens co-branded Fatburger, Round Table Pizza location
October 25, 2023
FAT Brands Inc. has opened its first-ever co-branded Fatburger and Round Table Pizza location in Dallas. The 3,500-square-foot restaurant is the first of four…
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Shake Shack making New Hampshire debut
October 25, 2023
Shake Shack is opening the doors of its first New Hampshire location on Monday at the Tuscan Village at 9 Via Toscana in Salem. Located directly over the…
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Rise Southern Biscuits rolling out menu upgrades
October 25, 2023
North Carolina-based Rise Southern Biscuits and Righteous Chicken is rolling out menu updates next week featuring sandwiches, breakfast boxes, tater tots and…
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Fuku hits Vegas arena
October 24, 2023
Fuku, a spicy fried chicken fast casual concept developed by David Chang, has opened a concession location at T-Mobile Arena, the home of the National Hockey…
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Australian-based Mexican eatery adding to Chicago footprint
October 24, 2023
Guzman y Gomez is opening a fourth restaurant next week in Chicago's Buffalo Grove at 120 McHenry Road.
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Tous les Jours enters Canada
October 24, 2023
Tous les Jours, a French-Asian bakery serving over 300 artisan pastries, cakes and desserts, has planted a flag in Calgary, Canada, marking its entry into its…
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Captain D's sets stage for New York City debut
October 24, 2023
Captain D's has signed its first franchise development agreement in the greater New York City area. This agreement with multi-brand franchisees Kelly Moughal…
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Playa Bowls appoints former Schlotzsky's VP as CMO
October 24, 2023
Playa Bowls, a superfruit bowl shop specializing in acai, pitaya, mango, green and coconut bowls as well as smoothies, juices, cold brew, has hired Nicolle…
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Jimmy John's collaborating with Starter
October 23, 2023
Streetwear brand Starter and Jimmy John's are teaming up to celebrate National Sandwich Day by creating a limited-edition Starter Jacket with 100% of Proceeds…
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Chicken Salad Chick opens 22nd Tennessee location
October 23, 2023
Chicken Salad Chick is opening in Arlington, Tennessee, marking the brand's fifth restaurant in the Memphis area and 22nd in the state. Boasting a drive-thru…
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Haven Hot Chicken opening 7th location
October 20, 2023
Conneticut-based Haven Hot Chicken is opening its seventh store next month in Newington at 12 Fenn Road. The 1200-square-foot restaurant will feature the…
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