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Smoothie King Targets New York Growth with Penfield Opening
Smoothie King, driven by a deep commitment to care for its guests and communities and guided by its vision to make the world a better place by nourishing healthy habits, is continuing its broader growth strategy by focusing on expanding into high-potential northern markets.
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New Beverage Concept Rolling Joe’s To Open Later This Year Near Southern Methodist University
Rollin Joe’s, a new beverage-forward concept blending premium coffee, espresso-driven drinks, matcha, teas, refreshers, smoothies, energy beverages and elevated grab-and-go bites is set to open in late Summer/early Fall 2026 at 3411 Asbury St, Dallas, TX, across from Southern ...
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Pizza Hut, Anchor Packaging Earn APR Recycling Leadership Award for Wing Bowl Innovation
The redesigned Pizza Hut Wing Bowl is an innovative step forward for foodservice.
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Swiggy Instamart’s COO Ankit Jain, CBO Hari Kumar Step Down
Swiggy’s quick commerce arm Instamart has reportedly witnessed two key senior leadership exits. As per a report by Moneycontrol, chief operating officer (COO) Ankit Jain and chief business officer (CBO) Hari Kumar have stepped down from their roles.
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IHOP Brings Back Dubai Chocolate Pancakes
The original Dubai Chocolate Pancake drop in August 2025 was driven by a grassroots franchisee innovation that tapped into the viral trend. They went viral, they sold out, and now they’re making a comeback, nationally.
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Noodles & Company to Celebrate Mac & Cheese Month with Exclusive New Drink
Available July 1, the new Fanta Vanilla Cherry Spritz was created by Coca-Cola exclusively for Noodles & Company guests.
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Village Inn Franchisee Declares Bankruptcy
Sysco and US Foods appear among the largest creditors in multiple filings. A Florida Village Inn franchisee operating three restaurants across the Tampa Bay region filed for bankruptcy protection after a severe revenue decline tied to the destructive 2024 hurricane season.
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The ‘Little to No Breathing Room’ Reality for Restaurants
Many restaurants are profitable in theory, but cash-constrained in reality because, while they are generating revenue, that money is immediately reinvested in day-to-day operations, according to a new study by Clarify Capital.
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Quick Commerce Race Heats Up: Flipkart Minutes Eyes 1,500 Dark Stores, Amazon 300 Cities
The battle for India’s quick commerce market is heating up, with Amazon and Flipkart announcing aggressive expansion plans for their respective quick commerce businesses, Amazon Now and Flipkart Minutes.
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MoEngage Acquires US-Based AI Startup Aampe To Scale Agentic Marketing
SaaS major MoEngage has acquired San Francisco-based AI infrastructure startup Aampe to strengthen its customer engagement stack.
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Meet the Brothers Fueling Golden Chick’s Next Wave of Growth in Texas
Golden Chick has roughly 250 U.S. locations. It was 8 p.m. when the notification came through. A customer had used the digital feedback form printed on the bottom of a Golden Chick receipt to report a missing side of macaroni and cheese.
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Tropical Smoothie Cafe Opens in Fort Hood, Texas
Tropical Smoothie Cafe announced the expansion of its non-traditional footprint with a new location at U.S. Army Fort Hood in Fort Hood, Texas, expected to open later this year.
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Happy Joe’s Partners with Pepsi and Mountain Dew for Summer Sweepstakes and AMERICA250 Celebration
Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream is kicking off the season by teaming up with Pepsi and Mountain Dew to bring families together through iconic flavors, nostalgic moments, and AMERICA250-inspired experiences designed to spark smiles with every visit.
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Michelin-Starred Chef Sujan Sarkar Unveils Design for Ayra Concept in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Chef Sujan Sarkar, the culinary force behind Chicago’s Indienne – the first-ever Michelin-starred Indian restaurant in the Chicago area and one of only four in the United States – reveals the design for Ayra, a landmark contemporary Indian fine dining restaurant to open in Cha...
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Denny’s Teams With Coca-Cola and MLS for Soccer-Themed Sweepstakes
Denny’s is kicking off the summer with a refreshing chance to win big as the world’s greatest game officially arrives on home turf! America’s Diner is teaming up with Coca-Cola, Major League Soccer (MLS) and U.S.
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Cafe and Bakery Good Ambler Opens Second Unit in Downtown Chicago
Good Ambler, Fulton Market’s favorite cafe and bakery, has now opened its second location at ‘The Pass’ at Two North Riverside Plaza.
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Huey Magoo’s Reaches Store No. 91
The wait is over. Huey Magoo’s – the fast-casual brand famous for its bold flavors and hand-crafted chicken tenders, is bringing its fan-favorite tenders to Clermont, Fla. with the grand opening of its newest location.
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