Operations News
Vegan barbecue concept popping up in Brooklyn
October 11, 2021
Pure Grit BBQ has partnered with Al Horno Lean Mexican Kitchen to open its first vegan BBQ pop-up in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. Launched Friday, customers may now…
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Caribou launches domestic franchise plan fueled by Panera
October 11, 2021
Caribou Coffee, a Panera Brands portfolio concept with 714 locations, has launched a domestic franchise program. Leveraging the model that has fueled its…
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Pokeworks reopens Grand Central location
October 8, 2021
Pokeworks, known for fresh and flavorful traditional Hawaiian-inspired poke, reopened its Grand Central location at 117 E. 41st St., Manhattan, New York on…
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Smoothie King boasts healthy Q3 sales growth
October 8, 2021
Smoothie King enjoyed a 5% sales increase in the third quarter of 2021 after a 14.8% sales increase in the third quarter over 2019, according to a company…
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Dickey's partners with Franklin Junction to open host kitchens
October 7, 2021
Franklin Junction, an Atlanta-based restaurant e-commerce platform that matches restaurant brands with host kitchens, has partnered with Dickey's Barbecue Pit…
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Juice It Up! increases Q3 sales by almost 17%
October 6, 2021
Juice It Up!, a handcrafted smoothie, superfruit bowl and raw juice chain, has increased year-over-year same store sales 16.7% for Q3 of 2021, according to a…
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German Doner Kebab appoints 2 to leadership team
October 6, 2021
German Doner Kebab has appointed Mike Brouwers and Georgina Cavendish to its leadership team to support the fast casual brand's international growth plans…
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Legal Sea Foods open for business in Chicago, Columbus markets
October 5, 2021
Boston-based hospitality group, PPX Hospitality Brands, is partnering with DoorDash to bring Legal Sea Foods to greater Columbus and Chicago for National…
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Lunchbox launches website as part of rebranding
October 5, 2021
Lunchbox, a next-gen online ordering platform for restaurants, has unveiled a updated logo, visual identity, and website, according to a company press release.
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Saladworks celebrates 35 years with effort to fight child hunger
October 4, 2021
Saladworks, a fast casual salad franchise and part of the WOWorks family of brands, celebrated its 35th birthday on Sept. 30 and is giving back to those in…
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Restaurant app use rising, consumers ordering less
October 4, 2021
More restaurant customers are tapping mobile devices with one-third (35%) placing more orders on apps compared to three months ago and customers are likely to…
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Soom Foods rebrands, unveils new flavor
September 30, 2021
Soom Foods recently rolled out new packaging, a website, and the newest flavor in their line-up, Vanilla Bean Tahini, according to a company press release.
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California fast casual buying mobile app company
September 30, 2021
Southern California-based California Tacos Inc. has acquired OnPlate, a mobile app technology company.
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Brothers bring Biggby Coffee to Akron, Ohio
September 29, 2021
After working for his family's Ohio-based business for two decades, Greg Alberty and his two brothers, Brian and Kevin, have opened Akron, Ohio's first Biggby…
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Middleby acquires Imperial Commercial Cooking Equipment
September 27, 2021
The Middleby Corporation, manufacturers of commercial cooking and industrial processing equipment, along with residential appliances, has acquired Imperial…
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Habit Burger adding drive-thru unit in Orange County
September 27, 2021
The Habit Burger Grill, a California-based concept brand owned by YUM Brands, is opening next week in Tustin, California, at 13982 Newport Ave.
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Everytable has 30 Southern California spots in development
September 24, 2021
Everytable, which features fresh bowls, cold-pressed juiced and wellness shots, continues its Southern California expansion with plans to open locations in…
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Luckin Coffee boosted 2020 revenues 33.3%, restructuring continues
September 23, 2021
Luckin Coffee, a pioneer in coffee vending and a competitor to Starbucks in China, which filed for bankruptcy protection in February, reported strong financial…
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Rave Restaurant sales, earnings stay on growth path
September 21, 2021
Rave Restaurant Group posted its fifth consecutive quarter of positive sales and earnings for Q4 ended June 27, 2021, according to a earnings report.
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U.S. restaurants continue gradual recovery, dine-in still down
September 21, 2021
Despite inclement weather and the delta variant spread, consumer online and physical restaurant visits continue to recover from last year's steep declines.
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