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Bonchon continues growth in Illinois
March 24, 2023
Bonchon, which serves Korean double-fried chicken, is bringing its eighth location to the state of Illinois when it opens March 31 in Aurora at 4302 E New York…
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BurgerFi CEO 'enthusiastic' about development pipeline
March 24, 2023
BurgerFi International Inc., which owns BurgerFi and Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings, reported revenue was up 29%, to $45.2 million, in Q4 2022…
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FAT Brands launches charitable foundation
March 23, 2023
FAT Brands Inc., a franchising company that owns over a dozen concepts including Fatburger and Round Table Pizza, has launched a charitable organization called…
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Haven Hot Chicken taps industry veteran as COO
March 23, 2023
Haven Hot Chicken has appointed Gretchen Bartkus as chief operating officer, overseeing corporate and store day-to-day operations as well as working closely on…
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Salad and Go expands Houston footprint
March 23, 2023
Salad and Go is launching two locations in the Houston area, expanding its Texas footprint.
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Military couple opens Clean Juice
March 23, 2023
Clean Juice is open in Fayetteville, North Carolina, thanks to a partnership with franchisees and military veterans Mark and Julie Mayoras.
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Tocaya partners with basketball stars for 'Munch' Madness
March 23, 2023
March Madness is finally here, and Tocaya Modern Mexican is celebrating by partnering with UCLA basketball stars and siblings, Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Gabriela…
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Panera Bread launches Amazon One in St. Louis locations
March 22, 2023
Panera Bread, a self-serve kiosk pioneer, is rolling out Amazon One, a palm identify and payments technology, at select bakery-cafes in the brand's hometown of…
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Slim Chickens adding to London lineup
March 22, 2023
Fayetteville, Arkansas-based Slim Chickens is opening in London Colney, United Kingdom, under the direction of Boparan Restaurant Group and Sainsbury's, which…
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Naya makes New Jersey debut
March 22, 2023
New York City-based Naya Middle Eastern Counter & Grill has opened in Paramus, New Jersey, the first of three planned for the state by year's end.
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Paytronix, mParticle team on data integration
March 21, 2023
Guest engagement provider Paytronix and mParticle, a customer data platform, are partnering on an initiative that will let brands connect data from Paytronix…
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Salata continuing Texas expansion
March 21, 2023
Houston-based Salata, a built-to-order salad concept, is opening its 93rd location Thursday in Euless, Texas.
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Clean Eatz taking on Scottsdale
March 21, 2023
Clean Eatz has secured an agreement to develop two franchise locations in the Scottsdale area. Site selection is underway, with plans for the first venue to…
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Bad Ass Coffee promotes CMO
March 20, 2023
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii has promoted Chris Ruszkowski from SVP of marketing to CMO. Having been with the brand since 2020, he will help the brand open over 2…
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The Habit Burger Grill opening 15th Jersey location
March 20, 2023
The Habit Burger Grill is opening its 15th New Jersey location Wednesday at 216 Bloomfield Ave., in Bloomfield.
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Tacos 4 Life adds sopapillas
March 20, 2023
Tacos 4 Life has added sopapillas to the menu, giving customers 12 puffy tortilla strips fried, tossed in cinnamon sugar and drizzled with honey for $2.99…
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Crisp & Green making Arkansas debut
March 20, 2023
On the heels of inking its largest development deal to date, Steele Brands, a Minnesota-based company known for establishing and developing healthy lifestyle…
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Laxman Narasimhan takes over Starbucks CEO role
March 20, 2023
Laxman Narasimhan, who was named incoming CEO of Starbucks last year, has officially succeeded Howard Schultz as CEO.
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Dave's Hot Chicken inks New York deal
March 17, 2023
Dave's Hot Chicken, a Los Angeles-based street food brand, has inked a franchise agreement with restaurant industry entrepreneurs and brothers John and Jeff…
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Iron chef Jose Garces expanding Spanish tapas concept
March 16, 2023
Iron Chef Jose Garces, who is keynoting the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit next week in Coral Gables, Florida, is expanding one of his restaurant…
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