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Magic Johnson, Ecolab teaming up for #TakeBackYourSocialLife
July 16, 2021
Ecolab, a provider of water, food safety and infection prevention solutions, is teaming up with Magic Johnson to launch the #TakeBackYourSocialLife campaign as…
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Q2 sales soar at Tropical Smoothie Cafe
July 14, 2021
Tropical Smoothie Cafe growth is soaring with Q2 same-store sales increasing 42.3% and year-to-date sales up 38%, according to a company press release.
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Wing Boss flying solo
July 13, 2021
Wing Boss, a virtual pit-smoked wing concept created four months ago by Dickey's Restaurant Brands, is building a permanent nest, according to a company press…
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Zoup launches smaller format
July 12, 2021
Zoup Eatery has debuted a smaller prototype in Boardman, Ohio. Designed to serve the same number of customers of an average-sized Zoup, the new model will…
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NRA releases 6th COVID-19 operating guidance
July 9, 2021
The National Restaurant Association released its sixth COVID-19 Operating Guidance edition today to incorporate the latest guidance on subjects like indoor…
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SynergySuite raises $7M in equity, debt with help from LAGO Innovation Fund
July 8, 2021
SynergySuite, a back-of-house restaurant technology producer, has raised $7 million from equity and debt, according to a company press release. The…
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Starbird Chicken might be a golden goose
July 6, 2021
Starbird Chicken, a nine-unit fast casual chain based in California, has achieved its third year of positive same-store sales growth, with 2021 same-store…
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Luckin Coffee restates 2019 sales, earnings
June 30, 2021
Luckin Coffee Inc., a pioneer in coffee vending and a competitor to Starbucks in China which recently entered into a restructuring support agreement with…
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Au Bon Pain sold to Yum, 7-Eleven franchisee
June 30, 2021
Ampex Brands, a Yum Brands Inc. and 7-Eleven franchisee, has acquired Au Bon Pain from ABP Corp., a subsidiary of Panera Bread. The deal was finalized…
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Junzi Kitchen founders opening permanent location of pop-up concept
June 29, 2021
Chef Lucas Sin has developed a new menu for Nice Day, the Chinese-American concept that he and Junzi Kitchen CEO Yong Zhao launched last summer as a pop-up…
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FAT Brands acquiring GFG Brands in $442M deal
June 28, 2021
Marking the largest restaurant acquisition of 2021, FAT Brands is buying Global Franchise Group — the parent company of Round Table Pizza, Great American…
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Texas, Tennessee lawsuits trigger cancellation of restaurant revitalization money
June 25, 2021
The Restaurant Revitalization Fund, established to help commercial foodservice businesses recover financial losses caused by the coronavirus pandemic, has been…
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Wing Zone, Capriotti's ink deals to extend US footprints
June 24, 2021
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop and Wing Zone are continuing their U.S. nationwide expansion with a second quarter of growth, which was on trend with Q1's…
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Tocabe's virtual pantry promoting Native American cuisine, culture
June 24, 2021
In order to bring Native American ingredients and recipes to more people and to better support producers during the pandemic, Tocabe co-owners Matt Chandra and…
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23 Slim Chickens flying south to Tampa
June 23, 2021
Fayetteville, Arkansas-based Slim Chickens has signed a 23-unit agreement with Florida Slims, owned by Brian Lee, Charlie Blumberg, Jared Blair, Steven Etchen…
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Nekter Juice Bar beats sales goals to a pulp
June 18, 2021
Despite COVID-19 challenges, California-based Nekter Juice Bar squeezed out plenty of juice and profits this past year. Sales were up by more than 50% versus…
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SpotOn teams with Google for easier online order option
June 18, 2021
SpotOn, which offers fully-integrated restaurant management systems, is integrating with Order with Google to deliver an even easier online ordering option for…
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BurgerFi joining Russel Microcap Index
June 16, 2021
BurgerFi International Inc., which FastCasual recently named as the top brand on its 2021 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers list, is joining the Russell…
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TundraFMP bundles 4 foodservice products into 1 offering
June 16, 2021
In an effort to cut costs for restaurant operators, TundraFMP has combined four of its foodservice brands — Franklin, Mavrik, Culitek and KNGout — into one…
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Viva Chicken bottling sauces
June 15, 2021
Since opening its first location in 2013, Viva Chicken has been serving hot, fresh chicken highlighted by Pollo a la Brasa — a charcoal-fire-roasted chicken…
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