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Ziggi's Coffee opening in Iowa
October 9, 2020
Longmont, Colorado-based Ziggi's Coffee has opened its first Iowa location in Ankeny, a suburb of Des Moines. The cafe's drive-thru is adjacent to Little…
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Restaurants adapt to short, long-term impact of COVID-19
by Fast Casual
The short-term impacts of COVID-19 have been tremendous on restaurant customer behavior. Luckily, restaurants have adopted many tactics to handle both the…
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Famous Dave’s to add 25 restaurants nationwide
October 8, 2020
Famous Dave's recently signed a 25-unit development agreement to grow the BBQ brand in select locations across the U.S. — adding to its 125 existing locations…
read nowRitual, PayPal, Venmo partner with Los Angeles to support local business
October 7, 2020
Mayor Eric Garcetti and the City of Los Angeles are partnering with Ritual, PayPal and Venmo to launch 'Open for Business' a collaborative effort to help LA's…
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LAX expands mobile food and beverage ordering
October 1, 2020
LAXOrderNow.com is a new food service program that lets hungry travelers coming through the Los Angeles International Airport use their mobile device to order…
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Midwest convenience chain launches burger-burrito mash-up
October 1, 2020
Thorntons. a Louisville, Kentucky-based convenience store chain, has launched a burger/burrito mash-up line designed to capture the attention of on-the-go…
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Fazoli's wings it with new concept
September 29, 2020
Although Fazoli's is best known for its fast Italian fare, the chain is rolling out chicken wings Wednesday at all company-owned locations. The 11 locations…
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Mod, &pizza push the vote
September 24, 2020
At least two pizza brands are helping to raise awareness about voter registration. At Washington, D.C.-based &pizza, all 27 locations of the chain will…
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Shake Shack reveals what's hot on the menu
September 23, 2020
Shake Shack Culinary guru Mark Rosati reveals that its hot chicken isn't the only spicy choice on the menu.
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'Dog Days' of August = better days for restaurants
September 23, 2020
Despite on-premise dining restrictions in slightly less than a quarter of restaurants in August, the rate of traffic and dollar declines eased slightly…
read nowLuckin facing steep fine
September 22, 2020
Chinese-based Luckin Coffee, a pioneer in self-service coffee machines in addition to being a coffee shop chain, is one of 43 companies facing a $9 million…
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Carne Asada returns to Chipotle
September 22, 2020
Chipotle Mexican Grill is bringing back Carne Asada to U.S restaurants for a limited time. The premium steak option will also return to the menu in Canada and…
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Show me the honey: Fall LTOs embrace nature's sweetener
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Popping up as the star of many fall LTOs, honey is coming in strong in all day parts with chefs adding it to everything from drinks and desserts to appetizers…
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Impossible Burger is big in Canada
September 21, 2020
Only two weeks after its launch in Canada, Impossible Foods has partnered with nearly 200 burger chains — including Wahlburgers, Burger Priest and Red Robin …
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Corner Bakery offering meatless meatballs
September 21, 2020
After testing two meatless menu items — Beyond Meatball Panini and Beyond Meatball Linguine — in five Los Angeles restaurants, Corner Bakery is adding them to…
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Huey Magoo's hits growth streak
September 14, 2020
Huey Magoo's has struck deals with franchisees to open throughout Tennessee, South Carolina and Georgia. The Flordia-based chain's plans include five…
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Cava adding veggie rice to menu
September 14, 2020
Cava has added RightRice, a lower-carb veggie rice option, to the menu at its 100-plus restaurants across the U.S. The shelf-stable rice is made from 90…
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NRA to Congress: 'We need aid now'
September 14, 2020
The pandemic has caused nearly one in six U.S. restaurants (representing nearly 100,000 restaurants) to close either permanently or long-term, and about …
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Just Salad launching Climatarian menu
September 14, 2020
Just Salad is marking Climate Week 2020 (Sept. 21-27) Thursday by launching a climatarian menu, featuring seven items with low greenhouse gas emissions…
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Qdoba testing cauliflower rice
September 11, 2020
Qdoba is testing Mexican Cauliflower Mash in 23 restaurants in Indianapolis and the surrounding area. Marketed as a low-carb alternative to rice, the mash…
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