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Bobby’s Burgers fuels Chicago expansion with multi-unit development deal
April 5, 2023
Bobby's Burgers by Bobby Flay is coming to the Windy City, thanks to a deal with Well Done Hospitality Group, owned by Jonas Falk and Justin Rolls. The deal…
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The Habit Burger adds to Utah presence
April 5, 2023
The Habit Burger Grill, a California-based fast casual brand, is opening next week in St. George, Utah, marking the brand's second city store and the 14th in…
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Cafe Rio opening digital cafe in Utah
April 4, 2023
Cafe Rio Mexican Grill, known for its Sweet Pork Barbacoa, is opening a digital cafe next week in Vineyard, Utah. The digital location allows for easy pick-up…
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Fazoli's adds LTO desserts
April 4, 2023
Fazoli's has launched a line-up of desserts, including Cheesecake Factory Bakery Chocolate Cake, available through June 26, and Lemon, Orange and Strawberry…
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Jersey Mike's raises $21M for charity
April 4, 2023
Jersey Mike's Subs and customers across the country rallied to raise $21 million to help over 200 local charities during the company's 13th Annual Month of…
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Noodles & Co adds rewards perk to app
April 4, 2023
Noodles & Co has launched "Extra Goodness," a perk for its Noodles Rewards program, which has 4.5 million members. Extra Goodness allows members to redeem…
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UBreakiFix co-founder opening Jeff's Bagel Run stores
April 4, 2023
Jeff's Bagel Run founders Jeff and Danielle Perera have signed an agreement with 1337 Capital, led by Justin Wetherill, to expand the brand nationwide with at…
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El Pollo Loco unveils elevated loyalty program, app
April 4, 2023
El Pollo Loco Inc. is leveling up its loyalty experience with an overhaul of its Loco Rewards program and the introduction of a streamlined app.
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Smoothie King adds 6 bowls to menu
April 4, 2023
Smoothie King is adding six smoothie bowls to the menus at its over 1,100 locations nationwide. The launch also debuts Smoothie King's red spoon, complementing…
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April 3, 2023
Cousins Subs and partner Donald Driver are inviting fans to enter the inaugural DD Softball Game VIP Giveaway sweepstakes for a chance to win an exclusive VIP…
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Star Micronics America debuts printer shelf attachment
April 3, 2023
Star Micronics has released its all-steel mUnite printer shelf attachment for tablet stand and mounts, describing it as an affordable and flexible option for…
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Smashburger debuting virtual drive-thru
March 31, 2023
Smashburger has opened a virtual drive-thru at a corporate-owned restaurant in Houston.
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Balance Grille seeking multi-unit franchisee for Columbus, Ohio
March 31, 2023
Toledo,Ohio-based Balance Grille aims to open 10 stores in Columbus, Ohio, via franchising, and believes its "no-manager policy," will attract the right…
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Graze Craze accelerating Atlanta expansion
March 30, 2023
Graze Craze, a fast casual franchise that serves hand-crafted charcuterie boards, is accelerating development in the Atlanta metro area following the openings…
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Store task automation top focus for restaurant operators
March 30, 2023
Restaurant operators are expected to automate over half, 51%, of store tasks within two years, according to the 2023 Connected Restaurant Experience study…
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Advocacy group petitions Panera Bread to drop Amazon One
March 30, 2023
Fight for the Future, a nonprofit advocacy group that describes itself as dedicated to causes related to online privacy and censorship through the use of the…
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Last call: Nominate your brand for FastCasual's 2023 Excellence in Food Safety awards
March 30, 2023
As part of the 2023 FastCasual Top 100 Movers & Shakers list, FastCasual and Steritech, a provider of food safety assessments, will honor one brand with…
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Panera Bread launches voice orders on Echo Show devices
March 29, 2023
Panera Bread, a self-serve kiosk pioneer, has announced that MyPanera members can now order via Alexa on Echo Show devices, according to a press release.
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Chicken Salad Chick making Colorado debut
March 29, 2023
Chicken Salad Chick has arrived in Colorado, bringing the state's first-ever location to Greeley. Located in the Bear Paw III shopping center in Centerplace…
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Bonchon opens in North Carolina
March 29, 2023
Bonchon, which serves Korean double-fried chicken, opened its fifth North Carolina location Wednesday in Raleigh at 6230 Capital Blvd., under the direction of…
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