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Buffalo Wild Wings Names Scott Nelson CMO
As CMO, Scott Nelson will lead all marketing and culinary efforts. Inspire Brands announced that Scott Nelson will join the company as Buffalo Wild Wings Chief Marketing Officer.
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Rethinking Restaurant Real Estate in America’s Delivery Economy
Operators that once prioritized larger footprints are increasingly testing formats centered around pickup shelves, compact dining areas or delivery-focused production spaces. As commercial real estate costs remain elevated across major U.S.
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The Office Star Leslie David Baker Opens HoneyBaked Ham Location in Sherman Oaks
Actor, entrepreneur and The Office star Leslie David Baker announced the grand opening of a new HoneyBaked location in Sherman Oaks, which he co-owns, bringing the experience of The Honey Baked Ham Company to a community eager for greater access to the brand’s signature Honey ...
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Vicious Biscuit Signs Deal to Open in Upstate South Carolina
Vicious Biscuit, the original home of unapologetically bold biscuits, has signed veteran restaurant operators Ricky, Niki and Coby Cook as franchise partners in Upstate South Carolina.
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Kona Now Operates in All 50 States
Kona Ice, the nation’s largest mobile food franchise, has announced a landmark milestone: the brand now operates in all 50 U.S. states. With the opening of its newest truck in Fargo, Kona Ice has rounded out the country to bring the Kona Ice experience to even more customers.
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Dog Haus Releases New Big Hac Dog After Partnership with Food Creator Josh Elkin
Dog Haus announced the launch of the Big Hac Dog, a new limited-time collaboration with food creator Josh Elkin that headlines Glizzy SZN 250, the brand’s month-long celebration inspired by America’s 250th anniversary.
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MilkShake Factory Enters North Dallas
MilkShake Factory, the neighborhood dessert destination known for its handspun milkshakes and small-batch, premium chocolates, is bringing its signature handcrafted desserts to North Dallas with the opening of its new Preston Valley location.
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Songbird to Bring All-Day Coffee and Seasonal Cocktails to Raleigh, North Carolina
The grand opening for Songbird, a daylight-to-dusk cocktail bar in Raleigh, NC is officially set for Friday, July 3 with morning programming, a robust beverage program, and small bites.
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FiiZ Drinks Partners with Hi-Chew to Develop Two New Dirty Sodas
HI-CHEW, the immensely fruity and intensely chewy candy brand, has teamed up with FiiZ, the fan-favorite Utah-based specialty soda shop, to launch two limited-edition dirty sodas—Orange Creamsicle Drink and Frozen Key Lime Pie Drink—inspired by the HI-CHEW Dessert Mix.
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Yardbird’s Battle of the Birds Returns to Crown America’s Best Fried Chicken Sandwich
Yardbird Southern Table & Bar, the restaurant brand known for its award-winning fried chicken and modern take on Southern hospitality, today announced the return of Battle of the Birds.
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Juice It Up! Comes to Roseville, California
Juice It Up!, one of the nation’s leading açai bowl, handcrafted smoothie and raw juice chains for over 30 years, has opened a new Roseville location, continuing the brand’s growth across Northern California and expanding its footprint in the greater Sacramento region.
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Pizza Guys Opens in Anaheim, California
Pizza Guys, the Sacramento-based pizza franchise known for its fresh, high-quality ingredients and bold flavors, is continuing its expansion across Orange County with a new restaurant opened at 2975 W Ball Rd in Anaheim, CA on June 18.
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Fat Rosie’s Launches Limited-Time Summer Menu
Fat Rosie’s, Orlando and Chicagoland’s loud and proud authentic Mexican favorite, is kicking off summer with a limited-time menu designed by Senior Executive Chef Gabriel Arriaga to turn every meal into a fiesta.
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Pizza Inn Rolls Out Collectible Military-Themed Glassware
Pizza Inn is inviting families to commemorate the nation’s history with its limited-time collectible series of All-American Glasses.
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Erbert & Gerbert’s Changes Leadership, But Keeps Growth Mission Intact
Mark Kocer (left) brings decades of experience and will take over for Eric Wolfe. Eric Wolfe has spent more than two decades building Erbert & Gerbert’s into a regional sandwich chain with a fiercely loyal following.
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Chef Zubair Mohajir Opens Wood-Fire Concept Muhājir and Hidden Cocktail Bar Bobo in Chicago
Acclaimed Chicago chef Zubair Mohajir will open Muhājir, a deeply personal, wood-fire-driven restaurant inspired by migration, movement and the historic spice route, this July 1 at 2630 N. Clark St. in Lincoln Park.
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Potbelly to Open at The National in Dallas’ Central Business District
Potbelly, the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop, is continuing its growth across North Texas with a new location opening on Wednesday, July 1, at one of Dallas’ most historic buildings in the city’s Central Business District.
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