Food & Beverage News

Kea-Thanx integration rewards phone-order customers, gives restaurants more data

June 16, 2026

Restaurant loyalty platform Thanx has integrated with Kea, an AI-powered phone-ordering system, to help restaurants reward customers who place orders by phone…

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Tropical Smoothie Café unveils limited-time Moana-inspired beverage

June 12, 2026

Tropical Smoothie Café has introduced the How Far You'll Go Mango Smoothie, a limited-time beverage available at participating locations nationwide through…

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Gamification helps improve Smoothie King's loyalty program

June 12, 2026

Smoothie King is seeing early gains from adding game-like features to its Healthy Rewards loyalty program.

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Cheba Hut fires up new joint in Fort Worth

June 11, 2026

Cheba Hut, based in Fort Collins, Colorado, is opening its newest location in north Fort Worth, Texas. The counterculture toasted sub shop will open June 15 at…

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7 Brew continues pouring it on, opens 777th stand in San Antonio

June 11, 2026

7 Brew Coffee has reached a milestone of 777 stands in the United States. The triple-seven location at 9219 Potranco Road in San Antonio is now serving…

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Dalmoros to open first transit-hub location at Boston's South Station

June 10, 2026

Dalmoros Fresh Italian, formerly known as DalMoros Fresh Pasta To Go, will open its first location this week at Boston's South Station, a transportation hub…

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Shake Shack brings back viral Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Shake

June 9, 2026

Shake Shack, headquartered in New York City, is bringing back its Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Shake to all U.S. locations for a limited time. Inspired by the…

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Dog Haus adds franchise veterans to executive team

June 8, 2026

Dog Haus has appointed franchise industry veterans Chris Rigassio and Garen Khodaverdian to its executive team as the fast-casual brand pursues its…

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Chicken Salad Chick lands in Utah

June 8, 2026

Chicken Salad Chick will enter its 23rd state when it opens a restaurant Tuesday in Pleasant Grove, Utah.

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Little Greek plans up to 30 Florida restaurants under franchise agreement

June 5, 2026

Little Greek Fresh Grill has signed a deal with longtime franchise partner Foti Gianniosis to develop up to 30 locations throughout Florida over the next…

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Swig signs 6 unit franchise deal to fuel South Texas growth

June 4, 2026

Swig continues its Texas expansion with a new six-unit franchise agreement that will bring the beverage brand to communities across South Texas. The St.

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Layne’s Chicken Fingers to open 50th restaurant in Lubbock

June 4, 2026

Layne's Chicken Fingers will reach a major growth milestone with the June 13 opening of its 50th restaurant, located at 7902 University Avenue in Lubbock…

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Fuego Tortilla to open at former Chick-fil-A site in Abilene

June 3, 2026

Fuego Tortilla Grill will open its eighth location on June 30 in Abilene, Texas. The move marks the brand's its third restaurant launch in 2026 as it continues…

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Slutty Vegan makes franchising push with deals in Atlanta and Washington, DC

June 3, 2026

Slutty Vegan is accelerating its national franchising strategy by inking new development agreements in Atlanta and Washington, D.C.

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Philly’s Best Cheesesteaks expands loyalty program as personalization trends grow

June 2, 2026

Fast-casual chain Philly's Best Cheesesteaks has revamped its Real Philly Rewards loyalty program, increasing redemption options and adding more flexibility…

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Hawaiian Bros continues expansion with Oklahoma opening

June 1, 2026

Hawaiian Bros continued its U.S. expansion last week with the opening of a restaurant in Norman, Oklahoma.

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Paris Baguette opens 300th US location at Philadelphia International Airport

June 1, 2026

Paris Baguette reached two milestones with the opening of its newest café at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): its 300th U.S. location and its first…

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