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Mountain Mike’s Brings Back Aloha Summer Menu
Mountain Mike's Aloha Summer menu is available until August 31.
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Growth
MilkShake Factory Opens in San Antonio, Texas
MilkShake Factory, the neighborhood dessert destination known for its handspun milkshakes and small-batch, premium chocolates, is opening its first San Antonio location in the Stone Oak Community.
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Vitality Bowls Leans into Protein with Latest Menu Innovation
The Protein Bowl is topped with organic, gluten-free granola, banana, blueberries, peanut butter, almonds and hemp seeds.
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How la Madeleine is Reintroducing Itself to a New Generation
la Madeleine was founded in 1983. la Madeleine’s chief executive doesn’t talk about the bakery and cafe chain like it’s just any other job. For John Dillon, it’s personal. “I grew up on la Madeleine,” he says.
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Growth
MRM Research Roundup: Road Trips, Cheese Obsessed, and Burger Bucks
This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features how summer drinking is being redefined, burger pricing, American’s love affair with cheese, and fast-food location changes.
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Remembering the Legacy of Golden Krust’s Lowell Hawthorne
Lowell’s “beacon” pioneering ways and vision built Golden Krust to a $40 million-plus empire. I first met Lowell Hawthorne in October 2003, at its current original corporate and production plant facility at 3958 Park Avenue, Bronx, New York.
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Captain D’s Launches Wild Caught Batter Dipped Fish
Captain D's new wild caught fish from Alaska is battered fresh daily in restaurants. Captain D’s, the nation’s leading fast-casual seafood restaurant, is excited to announce the rollout of its Wild Caught Batter Dipped Fish from Alaska.
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Markets
Applebee’s Sees Hotels as Next Frontier for Off-Premises Growth
Wyndham has more than 124 million loyalty members. Applebee’s is extending its off-premises reach through a new partnership with Wyndham Rewards that allows hotel guests to order delivery directly through the Wyndham mobile app.
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Eggs Up Grill Opens in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
Eggs Up Grill, the fastest-growing daytime restaurant franchise in the country, is now open in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.
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Growth
Say Hello to The West Coast Barbecue Revolution
Part of the West Coast barbecue evolution also includes expanding barbecue to encompass things that people wouldn't traditionally smoke and grill.
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How Greyz Bistro Turned Years of Preparation Into a Breakthrough with Influencer New York Turk
Before opening, Chef Garth spent years testing the concept through pop-ups, ticketed three-course dinners, and bottomless brunches For many restaurant owners, the dream is simple: get a major influencer through the door and watch business take off.
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E2W Registrations Rebound 8.4% MoM In May, Ola Electric Sees Over 22% Jump
After contracting 20% month-on-month (MoM) in April, electric two-wheeler (E2W) registrations saw an 8.4% jump in May to 1.70 Lakh units from 1.57 Lakh units in the previous month, according to Vahan data.
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From Fairdeal.Market To abCoffee — Indian Startups Raised $52 Mn This Week
Weekly funding activity remained volatile in the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem. Between May 22 and 25, 14 Indian startups collectively raised $52 Mn, marking a 44% decline from the $92.2 Mn secured across 17 deals in the previous week.
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Dine Brands Breaks Sales Slump, Hitting First Portfolio-Wide Sales Gain in Years
Applebee’s O-M-Cheese Burger features a juicy, all-beef burger topped with American cheese, Applewood-smoked bacon, spicy honey mustard, and served with classic fries. One year in, Dine Brands is feeling confident in its dual-branded Applebee’s-IHOP strategy.
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Why Candidates Are Walking Away Before Completing Applications
One of the most overlooked challenges in restaurant hiring today is candidate drop-off. The restaurant industry has embraced convenience everywhere. Guests can order meals from their phones in seconds. Reservations can be booked instantly online.
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Mike’s Red Tacos Signs 18-Unit Deal in Southern California
Mike’s Red Tacos, the celebrated San Diego-born beef Birria brand named as a Yelp Top 100 U.S. Restaurant (2023), has signed an 18-unit agreement with franchise ownership group JM Foods to bring the concept to Los Angeles and Orange County.
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The Dearborn Marks a Decade as a Chicago Dining Destination
This June, The Dearborn proudly celebrates 10 years as one of Chicago’s most beloved dining destinations in the heart of the Loop.
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