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Chipotle to reduce carbon reduction by 50%
November 4, 2021
Chipotle Mexican Grill has committed to a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. The goal is in line with a long-term global temperature increasing…
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Vaccine mandate takes effect January 4 for large businesses
November 4, 2021
The Biden administration's vaccine mandates for businesses with more than 100 employees, healthcare workers and federal contractors is set to take effect…
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Wingstop misses Q3 expectations
November 3, 2021
Although Wingstop Inc. reported Wednesday that systemwide sales were up 16.7% for the fiscal third quarter ending Sept. 25, the chicken wing chain's earnings…
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#QSRNext kicking off with QSR State of the Industry
November 1, 2021
#QSRNext, a virtual talk show hosted by QSRWeb and Leasecake, is going live Nov. 9 but will kick off with a pre-show countdown featuring a "QSR State of the…
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Luckin Coffee reaches $175M settlement in class action suit
October 27, 2021
Luckin Coffee, a pioneer in coffee vending and a competitor to Starbucks in China that filed for bankruptcy protection in February, reached a $175 million…
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Dig raises $65M in investments for innovative restaurant model
October 26, 2021
Dig, a vegetable-centric, multi-format restaurant group, has raised series F funding of $65 million for a growth plan coupled with progressive employee…
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FranConnect, FranNet partner up
October 25, 2021
FranConnect and FranNet are teaming up in a partnership that will allow them to harness the power of their respective specialties in an effort to empower…
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Original ChopShop hopes to boost hiring with referral program
October 22, 2021
Original ChopShop, a neighborhood restaurant featuring food with whole ingredients, hopes to leverage the relationships with its guests and communities it…
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Loyalty programs keeping restaurants sales steady despite COVID-19 restrictions, vaccine mandates
October 22, 2021
Restaurants across the country are still determining how to manage day-to-day operations in accordance with recommendations regarding COVID-19 and vaccine…
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Chipotle boasts record-breaking sales
October 21, 2021
Chipotle broke its record for quarterly sales, reporting Thursday that comparable restaurant sales were up 15% and that revenues jumped 22% during Q3. Earnings…
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Plant Power debuts flagship location in Vegas
October 21, 2021
San Diego-based Plant Power Fast Food, a 100% plant-based fast casual chain, opened a flagship location last week in Las Vegas.
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Bagel Boss preparing for remodel
October 21, 2021
New York's Bagel Boss is creating a prototype featuring modern design elements with classic features, President Adam Rosner said in a company press release.
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Panera's on track to be 'climate positive' by 2050
October 21, 2021
Panera Bread has committed to becoming climate positive by 2050, which means it will remove some of the carbon from the atmosphere that it emits. With nearly…
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Hellman and Friedman acquire NPD Group
October 20, 2021
Hellman and Friedman, a global private equity firm, has entered into an exclusive agreement to acquire NPD, according to a press release.
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Bobby Flay growing fast casual burger joint
October 19, 2021
Chef Bobby Flay and Caesars Entertainment are opening Bobby's Burgers inside Harrah's Las Vegas and Paris Las Vegas.
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Chick N Max hires fine-dining chef to elevate menu
October 18, 2021
It's been one year since fast casual franchise Chick N Max welcomed Robert Kabakoff as its culinary director to help elevate menu offerings and accelerate its…
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German Doner Kebab signs 3-year festival deal
October 13, 2021
Glasgow, Scotland-based German Doner Kebab has signed a three-year partnership with the UK's Wireless Festival, a hip hop, grime and R&B event featuring…
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Souper Salad reopening in El Paso
October 13, 2021
Souper Salad is reopening its El Paso location Saturday, featuring enhanced online ordering and new menu items tailored to go. With 62% of American workers…
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Fast casual on the rebound?
October 12, 2021
U.S. fast casual restaurants didn't fare as well as traditional quick service restaurants early in the pandemic, but their customers are returning, according…
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