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Nick Tapp to head up marketing at Gusto
October 25, 2019
Gusto, an Atlanta-based fast casual brand, has named Nick Tapp as director of marketing.
read nowParis Baguette taps Gregg Koffler as franchise sales VP
October 24, 2019
Gregg Koffler has been named as vice president of franchise sales and development at Paris Baguette.
read nowThe Local Culinary expanding in Florida
October 24, 2019
The Local Culinary, a virtual delivery-only restaurant group, will open two commissary-style kitchens in Florida, one in Boca Raton and one in Aventura.
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Pieology signs 'major' expansion deal in China
October 24, 2019
California-based, Pieology announced a major strategic alliance into China, with Shanghai-based TZG Partners. Along with other franchisees in Mexico and Spain…
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Garbanzo Mediterranean opening first Boston restaurant
October 23, 2019
Come this winter New England will be home to its first Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh restaurant as the brand plans to open in Boston at 134 Boylston Street.
read nowZoup opens in Ballston, Virginia
October 23, 2019
Zoup Eatery is open for business in Ballston, Virginia, on North Fairfax Drive. It is the first Arlington location for the brand, according to a press release.
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Lavu, Omnivore partner to streamline restaurant ops
October 23, 2019
Mobile POS provider, Lavu, has partnered with universal third-party restaurant app connection, Omnivore, to allow clients to streamline operations with their…
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Paris Baguette opens second store in Virginia
October 22, 2019
International bakery chain Paris Baguette has opened a store at 11200 Main Street, as part of Korean grocery H-Mart, in Fairfax, Virginia.
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Revel joins 7Shifts to sync labor management with sales
October 22, 2019
Cloud-based POS provider, Revel Systems, has joined with restaurant labor management solution company, 7shifts, to create a way for operators to synchronize…
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Big franchise growth ahead for Slim Chickens
October 21, 2019
Slim Chickens has a goal to hit 600 locations in the next decade and is making fast track on the initiative with seven multi-unit franchise agreements totaling…
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Austin food trailer delights FCES attendees
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The Paperboy food trailer has gained a significant following in Austin thanks to its locally sourced food. In four years, the business has added a second…
read nowTropical Smoothie Café hires digital, marketing leaders
October 18, 2019
Tropical Smoothie Café has hired on Mark Montini as chief marketing officer and Michael Lapid as chief information and digital officer.
read nowOno Hawaiian BBQ opening Modesto, California store
October 18, 2019
Ono Hawaiian BBQ is opening the doors to a new location, its first brand store in Modesto, California.
read nowCoolgreens promotes Amanda Powell to operations chief
October 18, 2019
Amanda Powell, Coolgreens' director of operations and training, has been promoted to vice president of operations at the healthy lifestyle fast casual brand.
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A&W is sprouting up a plant-based burger, CEO says on QSRweb podcast
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
A&W's turnaround CEO Kevin Bazner goes one-on-one with QSRweb Editor Shelly Whitehead on today's podcast to break some news on the brand's rollout of the…
listen nowJimmy John's officially becomes an Inspire Brands company
October 18, 2019
Arby's and Sonic parent, Inspire Brands, Inc. has officially completed its acquisition of Jimmy John's Sandwiches, now making Inspire Brands the fourth largest…
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Sajj Mediterranean preps for California grand opening
October 15, 2019
Sajj Mediterranean is expanding into East Bay, California with a restaurant in San Ramon that will open Nov.1. The grand opening event, at 164 Sunset Drive…
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Cowboy Chicken opening 3rd California location
October 15, 2019
Cowboy Chicken will open its third California restaurant Wednesday. The restaurant will be located at 5050 N Palm Avenue in Fresno.
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Schlotzsky's signs 10 franchise deals for Texas growth
October 15, 2019
Schlotzsky's Austin Eatery has signed 10-franchise deals with the Lozano family of Lotzapan Llc.
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Chipotle enhances employee education initiative
October 15, 2019
Chipotle Mexican Grill is offering eligible employees a debt-free college degree benefit which expands on its commitment to employee education via the Chipotle…
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