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Nextbite creates virtual brand with 'Stranger Things' actor
March 16, 2023
Nextbite has launched TenderFix, a virtual brand featuring chicken and plant-based sandwiches, sliders and tenders. Noah Schnapp, an actor who starred in…
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Restaurant execs form women's networking group
March 16, 2023
Women in restaurants, hospitality and technology have created a professional women's organization — Women of Restaurants, Technology and Hospitality (WORTH) …
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The Dolly Llama opening Houston stores
March 16, 2023
The Dolly Llama is opening two Houston-area locations on April 1, in Pearland at 3559 Business Center Dr., and in Shenandoah at 8920 Metropark Dr.
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Sweet Paris Creperie donates over 359K meals
March 16, 2023
Sweet Paris Creperie & Cafe, which serves sweet and savory crepes, has donated 11,871 additional meals to the Houston Food Bank through its "Eat Here, Feed…
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PrimoHoagies opening 100th shop
March 16, 2023
On the heels of six openings this year, including the first two in Texas, PrimoHoagies, is opening its 100th location next week in Sewell, New Jersey.
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Hawaiian Bros signs 75-unit deal
March 15, 2023
As part of its deal with Stine Enterprises, which owns 87 Jack in the Box and 14 Denny's locations, Kansas City-based Hawaiian Bros will add 75 units to…
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Kona Poke opening in Melbourne
March 15, 2023
Kona Poke is opening next week in Melbourne, Florida, at 1675 W. New Haven Ave., thanks to a partnership among Founders Matthew Ting and Ernie Falco III and…
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Teriyaki Madness expanding thanks to FranShares partnership
March 15, 2023
Teriyaki Madness, which has 130-plus shops and 90 in development, is partnering with FranShares to grow its national footprint.
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March 14, 2023
Former NFL star Tim Tebow has opened his second Clean Juice. The location is just off campus from the University of Florida in Gainesville, where he won the…
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Mooyah teams up with Kellogg’s for Froot Loops shake
March 14, 2023
Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes, which has nearly 100 locations, is partnering with Kellogg's for a limited-time only Froot Loops shake available through…
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MOD Pizza releases hand-held Pocket Pie for LTO
March 14, 2023
MOD Pizza has released a hand-held pizza dubbed the Pocket Pie, a first of its kind for the brand, according to a press release.
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Chicken al Pastor available at Chipotle
March 14, 2023
Chipotle Mexican Grill is serving Chicken al Pastor in all 3,200 company-owned restaurants, marking the first time it has launched a global menu innovation…
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Big Chicken coming to Gilbert
March 14, 2023
Shaquille O'Neal-owned Big Chicken is opening its second Arizona location this week as part of a 12-unit agreement with Arizona-based restaurant ownership team…
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Potbelly signs 13-unit deal in NYC
March 13, 2023
Potbelly Corp. has finalized a multi-unit development agreement with United One Group to open 13 shops over the next eight years along with the refranchising…
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Chick N Max opens 1st franchise
March 13, 2023
Chick N Max, specializing in almond-wood smoked chicken and wings, sandwiches and fried tenders, has opened its first franchise and fourth location in Wichita…
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Scooter's hires CMO
March 13, 2023
Scooter's Coffee has hired Malorie Maddox as chief marketing officer.
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Slim Chickens adds home state location
March 13, 2023
Slim Chickens opened last week at 401 S. Thompson St., in Springdale, Arkansas, under the direction of multi-unit operating group, Slim Chickens Support Center.
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Balance Grille inks Texas deal
March 10, 2023
On the heels of announcing its franchise launch last month, Balance Grille is entering Texas thanks to a five-store development deal for the Dallas area with…
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March 10, 2023
Pollo Campero, a Guatemalan-born fast casual brand, has opened in New York's Manhattan at 601 Eighth Ave., near Port Authority, with another slated for next…
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Dickey's scales down menu
March 10, 2023
Dickey's Barbecue Pit spent the past year collaborating with franchisees to cut its menu by 42% in an effort to combat food inflation, maintain value to guests…
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