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As Beverage Competition Heats Up, Dutch Bros Keeps Winning Traffic
Dutch Bros has around 1,200 locations nationwide. Dutch Bros has written quite the growth story over the past several years. The brand was approaching 500 locations around the time of its IPO in 2021.
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Portillo’s to Open New Flagship Restaurant on Michigan Avenue in Chicago
More than six decades after opening as a small hot dog stand in suburban Chicago, Portillo’s announced it is headed to Chicago’s famed Michigan Avenue with a new flagship restaurant.
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As Tech Infrastructure Expands, Cyber Should Become A Restaurant Priority
It takes a proactive, multi-layered approach to effectively manage the rising number of technology risks restaurant operators face.
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Is Your Restaurant Ready for the Biggest Patio Season Yet?
We are heading into one of the busiest patio seasons on record, and for restaurants, the difference between a good summer and a great one comes down to preparation.
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CAVA Sees Massive Runway as Mediterranean Cuisine Goes Mainstream
CAVA’s leadership believes its success has less to do with bowls and more to do with building a differentiated cuisine category that continues to attract consumers across income levels, markets, and occasions.
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Omakase Kyara Sake Bar to Celebrate International Sushi Day with Three Sushi-Making Classes
Omakase Kyara Sake Bar will celebrate International Sushi Day on Thursday, June 18, with three intimate sushi-making classes led by Chef Winston Matsuuchi.
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Zombie Burger in Des Moines Adds ‘Bird’ to its Name and Expands Chicken Focus
After fifteen years of feeding the hordes in Des Moines’s Historic East Village, the local institution formerly known as “Zombie Burger + Drink Lab” is relaunching today as “Zombie Burger + Bird.” More than just a name change, the rebrand signals a menu evolution.
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Surcheros Adds New Entrees, Loaded Queso and Chocolate Chunk Cookie to Menu
Just in time for summer, Surcheros is turning up the flavor with fresh new dishes and crave-worthy additions designed for bold bites and customizable meals.
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Sueño Cocteleria Mexicana to Open in Dallas’ Snider Plaza
Sueño Cocteleria Mexicana, the acclaimed elevated Mexican dining concept from founders Julio Pineda and Cristian Lujano, will officially open its second location in Dallas’ Snider Plaza at 6600 Snider Plaza on Wednesday, June 10.
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FB Society–Backed Shaver Hall to Open in NYC’s Midtown Manhattan
Shaver Hall, a new dining and entertainment destination, will officially open its doors on June 26 at 424 Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan.
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Pura Vida Miami Launches 100 Percent Grass-Fed and Grass-Finished Sirloin Steak
Pura Vida Miami, the lifestyle-driven wellness café brand known for its elevated all-day dining experience, announced the national launch of its newest menu innovation: premium 100% grass-fed and grass-finished sirloin steak.
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MICHELIN-Recognized Cloak & Petal in San Diego Expands with New Japanese-Inspired Café Concept
MICHELIN Guide-recognized Cloak & Petal in San Diego’s Little Italy neighborhood will open Black Mizu Café inside its restaurant this summer, with an anticipated ribbon cutting in late August or early September.
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Logan’s Roadhouse to Test THC-Infused Cocktails
The new beverages feature 5 milligrams of THC per drink. Logan’s Roadhouse is expanding its beverage lineup in Texas with the introduction of three THC-infused cocktails, offering adult guests an alternative to beer, wine and traditional cocktails.
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Twin Peaks to Open 16th Restaurant in Florida
Twin Peaks Restaurant is expanding deeper into Central Florida. The brand’s newest sports lodge is set to open June 29 at 2911 Vineland Road in Kissimmee’s Poinciana Place Shopping Center, at the intersection of Highway 535 and U.S. 192.
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Paris Baguette Announces Lineup of Blueberry and S’mores Flavors
The treats from Paris Baguette are available for a limited time. Paris Baguette is bringing the iconic flavors of summer into a menu that is as vibrant as the season itself.
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Swig Signs 6-Unit Deal to Grow in Texas
Swig, the Home of the Original Dirty Soda and category-creating beverage brand, has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement with experienced operators Najib and Walid Haidar to bring the brand to South Texas.
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Miami Beach’s Leonardo Expands Experience with Brunch, Aperó Hour, and Late Nights
Leonardo, Miami Beach’s new restaurant and lounge channeling the golden era of 1930s to 1950s Italian-American dining, has launched a lineup of weekly programming.
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