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Chipotle reveals Boulder as top-ordering college town
May 19, 2023
Ever since the first Chipotle opened in 1993 across from the University of Denver, it has been a go-to restaurant for college students.
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Robots franchising near you
May 18, 2023
Considering that franchising spans nearly every industry these days, it was only a matter of time before someone figured out how to franchise robotics. That…
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Island Fin Poke making Nashville debut
May 18, 2023
The city of Nashville will be home to Florida-based Island Fin Poke Co next week when the chain opens its 26th location and second in Tennessee.
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Dig, Urbanbelly using AI to cut food, labor costs
May 18, 2023
New York-based DIG and Chicago-based Urbanbelly is combating labor and food challenges Prep Assistant, a plug-and-play AI system designed by PreciTaste to the…
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2023 Fast Casual Perfect Pitch open for nominations
May 18, 2023
As part of its commitment to spotlighting up-and-coming fast casual brands, FastCasual is hosting its ninth annual Perfect Pitch contest Oct. 8 and is…
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Famous Toastery names VP of operations
May 17, 2023
Famous Toastery, a 25-unit better brunch franchise brand, has hired Rob Sterioti, the former director of New Restaurant Openings for Mooyah Burgers, Fries and…
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Pincho saddling up to Texas
May 17, 2023
Pincho, a Miami-based burger and kebab concept that has 10 locations in South Florida, is hitting Texas when it opens next month in Cypress at 8828 Barker…
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Wow Bao's Hot Buns Club accepting members
May 17, 2023
Chicago-based Wow Bao is doubling down on its web3 strategy, launching Digital CollectaBaos to enhance its points-based Bao Bucks loyalty program.
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Southern Grounds Coffee taps former Firehouse executive to lead national growth
May 17, 2023
Northeast Florida-based specialty coffee and cafe chain Southern Grounds has hired former Firehouse Subs Vice President of Franchise Development Greg Delks to…
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Revel Systems, IPORT partner for POS hardware
May 17, 2023
Revel Systems, a POS and business management solutions firm, has partnered with IPORT, which manufactures stands and enclosures for holding, charging and…
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Cola-Cola 'Flexes' dispenser to provide beverage variety
May 17, 2023
The Coca-Cola Flex powered by Freestyle, a beverage dispenser that offers an enhanced guest experience while reducing operational complexity, is now on the…
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May 16, 2023
Shipley Do-Nuts has named Flynn Dekker as its CEO. The former CEO of Bonchon, a global franchisor of Korean chicken restaurants with over 420 locations in nine…
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Roll-Em-Up Taquitos coming to Louisville
May 16, 2023
Southern California-born Roll-Em-Up Taquitos is opening its first restaurants in the southeastern US, with locations in Louisville, Kentucky and Knoxville…
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Former Domino's CFO joins Shake Shack's board of directors
May 16, 2023
Shake Shack Inc. has entered a cooperation agreement with Engaged Capital LLC, an investment adviser, which is also one of the restaurant's largest…
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TMAD coming to Colorado Springs
May 15, 2023
Colorado Springs will be home to the latest Teriyaki Madness when it opens a store Friday under the direction of Randy and Charity Stauffacher at 7895 Silicon…
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Kura Sushi popping up in Georgia
May 15, 2023
Kura Sushi USA Inc., a technology-enabled restaurant serving cuisine via a revolving sushi service model, opened this weekend at Exchange at Gwinnett, a nearly…
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Ike's adding location in downtown LA
May 15, 2023
San Francisco-based Ike's love & Sandwiches is opening May 31 in Los Angeles at 523 W. 6th St.
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Milk Jar Cookies launches franchise plans
May 15, 2023
Milk Jar Cookies is expanding to 39 U.S. states via a national franchise program.
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Fast casual industry growing strong
May 15, 2023
The fast casual restaurant market witll grow from $186.27 billion from 2021 to 2026 at a CAGR of 12.41%, according to a report from Technavio's, which revealed…
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Fat Brands fuels Middle East expansion
May 12, 2023
Los Angeles-based FAT Brands Inc., the parent company of Fatburger, Buffalo's Express, Great American Cookies, Marble Slab Creamery and 13 other restaurant…
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