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Starbucks selling Seattle's Best to Nestle
October 19, 2022
Starbucks is selling its Seattle's Best Coffee brand to Nestlé, with which the company established the Global Coffee Alliance in 2018.
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Food hall operator lands $7M investment
October 18, 2022
Urbanspace, a national food hall brand with over 220 kitchens in seven cities, has partnered with Feenix Venture Partners on a $7 million credit to expand into…
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Dickey's opening manufacturing, distribution plant
October 17, 2022
Dallas-based Dickey's Barbecue Pit is broadening its barbecue horizons with the launch of a manufacturing and distribution plant, Wycliff Douglas Provisions…
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Rubio's Coastal Grill partners with workplace delivery company
October 14, 2022
San Diego-based Rubio's Coastal Grill has created Foodja Cafe, allowing the 154-unit brand to provide thousands of fresh individual meals to employees…
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WOWorks execs to discuss culinary operations at one-day virtual event
October 12, 2022
Recognizing that QSR leaders needed a convenient way to exchange ideas, tips and advice with one another, Networld Media group — the publishers of QSRWeb.com…
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Canadian restaurant industry recovery continues
October 10, 2022
The Canadian restaurant industry saw a 5% increase in visits in August compared to a year ago, according to data from The NPD Group.
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CKE exec talks company's digital ecosystem at one-day virtual event
October 10, 2022
Recognizing that QSR leaders needed a convenient way to exchange ideas, tips and advice with one another, Networld Media Group — the publishers of QSRWeb.com…
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Botrista raises $55M, hires former Zoup president to lead strategy
October 6, 2022
Botrista Beverages, a provider of automation technology and the inventor of The Botrista DrinkBot, has raised $55 million for expansion.
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Genghis Grill debuting prototype focused on convenience
October 5, 2022
Dallas-based Genghis Grill will open a store next year integrating technology to allow guests to be in and out in under 15 minutes by placing an order through…
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Famous Dave's parent company sold to MYT
October 4, 2022
Montreal-based MTY Food Group Inc., which owns 80 restaurant brands spanning nearly 7,000 locations, has acquired BBQ Holdings Inc., a Minnesota-based company…
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Restaurant chains raise over $12M for minimum wage battle
October 3, 2022
Big food chains, including Chipotle Mexican Grill, Starbucks and McDonald's, have raised over $12 million dollars in efforts to reverse a California law that…
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Ovation secures $2M funding round
September 28, 2022
Ovation, a guest feedback platform, has secured a $2 million dollar funding round led by York IE with additional investment from Branded Strategic Hospitality.
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Buona launches franchising program
September 28, 2022
Buona, a Chicago-based Italian beef concept, is ready to expand to the Midwest, Florida, Texas, Colorado, Tennessee and Arizona via a franchise partner program…
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How subscription services, loyalty programs encourage repeat business
September 27, 2022
It's been a rough two-and-a-half years for the restaurant industry since the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic. Still, there are ways to increase business and…
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Taco Bell, Arby's franchisee exec to open #QSRNext's keynote
September 26, 2022
Recognizing that QSR leaders needed a convenient way to exchange ideas, tips and advice with one another, Networld Media group — the publishers of QSRWeb.com…
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Happy Joe's Kids Foundation to give away $50K to children with disabilities
September 22, 2022
The Happy Joe's Kids Foundation will award $50,000 to help meet the needs of children with disabilities and their families in conjunction with Happy Joe's…
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Pepsi offers S’mores Collection to kick off summer’s end
September 22, 2022
Pepsi will debut its Pepsi S'mores Collection today, the last day of summer, the company announced in an email.
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Dickey's retail line available in Hawaii supermarkets
September 21, 2022
After reporting solid sales of its bake-in-a-bag ribs at grocery stores in Puerto Rico and Hong Kong, Dickey's Barbecue Pit will test them in Times…
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Chicken Guy launches catering menu
September 21, 2022
Orlando-based Chicken Guy has created a catering menu for its two Tennesse locations in Nashville and Gatlinburg. In partnership with Chef, author and Emmy…
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Salad Collective acquires Tokyo Joe's
September 20, 2022
Salad Collective, the Golden, Colorado-based parent company of Mad Greens and Snappy Salads, has acquired Tokyo Joe's and will continue to accentuate its…
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