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Demand for Mediterranean flavors driving Shawarma Press expansion
June 10, 2025
Shawarma Press is expanding its brick-and-mortar franchise locations and digital kitchen concepts across the U.S. as Mediterranean cuisine continues its rise…
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White paper analyzes 1 vendor approach for restaurant openings
June 10, 2025
Opening a restaurant requires getting many elements in order, especially on the equipment side. This can create a lot of challenges for restaurants trying to…
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Jinya Ramen Bar expanding footprint in Colorado
June 10, 2025
Ramen culture is expanding in Colorado with a Jinya Ramen Bar location set to open next week in Colorado Springs at 402 South Nevada Ave., marking the state's…
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Bobby's Burgers names Patrick Cunningham CDO
June 10, 2025
Bobby's Burgers by Bobby Flay has appointed Patrick Cunningham as chief development officer, a hire aimed at accelerating the brand's national expansion…
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Paris Baguette promotes Nick Scaccio to CDO
June 9, 2025
Paris Baguette, a French-inspired bakery cafe franchise, has promoted Nick Scaccio to chief development officer. Scaccio, who previously served as the brand's…
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Chipotle debuting Adobo Ranch
June 9, 2025
Chipotle Mexican Grill is adding its first new dip in five years to menu. Adobo Ranch, featuring dobo pepper, sour cream and a blend of herbs and spices, is…
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Restaurant leaders using AI to replicate own voices for ordering
June 6, 2025
Palona AI has created Restaurant AI, an artificial intelligence sales assistant designed specifically for the pizza, fast casual and quick-service restaurant…
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Smalls Sliders launches Strawberry Swirl Shake
June 6, 2025
Smalls Sliders' latest limited-time treat is the Strawberry Swirl Shake, and it's here for just the summer. The shake is available from now through Aug. 31…
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Pinky Cole hires President for Slutty Vegan
June 6, 2025
Pinky Cole, founder and CEO of Atlanta-based Slutty Vegan, has named entrepreneur, investor and marketer Lauren Maillian as brand president.
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Fazoli's makes Canadian debut
June 5, 2025
After annoucing last year that it signed a 25-unit deal to expand to Canada, Fazoli's, owned by FAT Brands, opened its first international location this week…
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NBA Hall of Famer's fast casual concept launches franchising
June 5, 2025
Grown, an organic-certified fast-food restaurant founded by Shannon Ray and NBA Hall of Famer Ray Allen, is launching a nationwide franchising program. The…
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DIG collaborates with Persian-American content creator
June 5, 2025
DIG, a fast-casual restaurant serving seasonal, scratch-cooked comfort food, has partnered with Persian-American content creator Cyrus Veyssi to launch Cyrus…
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Mooyah hires former Capriotti's exec to lead growth
June 4, 2025
Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes has hired Michael Meche as its president. He previously served as chief restaurant officer for Capriotti's and Wing Zone…
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Toast commits $5M to combat food insecurity
June 4, 2025
Toast Inc. announced Wednesday a $5 million philanthropic commitment over the next five years to combat global food insecurity, beginning with a U.S.
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Five Guys launches ghost kitchen
June 4, 2025
Five Guys launched its first ghost kitchen Monday in San Francisco, California, partnering with CloudKitchens to expand its reach.
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Sunrise Social Express aims to be infusion of Waffle House, Raising Cane’s
June 4, 2025
Sunrise Social Express, a fast casual version of Sunrise Social, a metro-Philly hotspot, is now open at 301 S. Main Road in Vineland.
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Chipotle opens event space in Ohio
June 4, 2025
Chipotle has opened a meeting and event space called The Pepper Training Center inside its Restaurant Support Center in Columbus' Downtown Arena District at…
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Salad House taps Bikky for data-driven growth
June 3, 2025
Salad House, a health-focused franchise, is deploying the Bikky customer data platform for data-driven growth.
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Ziggi's launching dirty soda in all stores
June 3, 2025
After a 5-month pilot, Ziggi's Coffee, a specialty franchised coffee concept based in Denver, is launching its Dirty Soda lineup nationwide on Tuesday. The…
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Pokeworks levels up summer drink menu
June 2, 2025
Pokeworks is rolling out a refreshed lineup of signature drinks in partnership with Botrista, a provider of automated craft drink technology.
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