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What 35 years as a Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard franchisee taught this entrepreneur

August 4, 2025

Mitch Cove inked a deal with Rita's Italian Ice and Frozen Custard in 1989, never guessing his career move to frozen treats would span 35 years. Today, he runs…

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Smalls Sliders to enter Tennessee

August 4, 2025

Smalls Sliders has inked its first deal for Tennessee. The multi-unit agreement will bring for units to the Knoxville metro region, according to a press…

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Sbarro partners with Mike's Hot Honey on Double Duo Pizza

August 4, 2025

Starting this week, guests at Sbarro restaurants can "Eat the Heat" by adding a drizzle of Mike's Hot Honey to their Double Duo Pizza, The Double Duo Pizza…

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Bojangles leans in to Spanish-language ordering

August 1, 2025

Bojangles is leaning into its technology to better serve Spanish-speaking customers. The brand is rolling out Spanish-language support for online ordering, its…

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SoundHound AI, Acrelec partner on voice-enabled drive-thrus

July 31, 2025

SoundHound AI and Acrelec are partnering to bring advanced, voice-enabled drive-thru systems to restaurants worldwide by integrating SoundHound's Dynamic…

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Checkers & Rally's partners with hip-hop star GloRilla for $4 meal deal

July 31, 2025

Checkers and Rally's has teamed up with hip hop star GloRilla to introduce GloRilla's $4 Unbeatable Meal Deal. A former Checkers employee, GloRilla is a…

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Toppers Pizza opens in Charlotte, North Carolina

July 31, 2025

Toppers Pizza has opened in Charlotte, North Carolina. It marks the third Charlotte-area restaurant for the brand and the 73rd systemwide, according to a press…

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Toast unveils handheld POS with cellular capabilities

July 31, 2025

Toast has released Toast Go 3, a handheld point-of-sale device, designed to enhance speed and service for restaurants operating in diverse environments. The…

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Pizza Hut launches The After Pizza Cake for post-wedding bliss

July 30, 2025

Pizza Hut is saying "I dough" to love and late night pizza cravings. In celebration of its Hut Lover's Line, the Texas-based pizza brand is giving lovers in…

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Del Taco begins phased re-openings across The Front Range

July 30, 2025

Del Taco is opening 17 Del Taco corporate-owned locations across the Front Range. The rollout began June 21st and will continue throughout the next several…

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Pizza Hut Israel teams up with Pairzon for smarter, faster marketing results

July 29, 2025

Pizza Hut Israel has partnered with AI marketing platform Pairzon for faster insights, sharper targeting and measurable business impact across dozens of…

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Fat Boy's Pizza, Savvy Sliders bring co-branded unit to Fort Wayne, Indiana

July 29, 2025

Savvy Sliders and Fat Boy's Pizza will open a co-branded unit this fall in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The restaurants, located in a former BurgerFi, are located at…

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Wendy's to bring 20 restaurants to Armenia

July 28, 2025

Wendy's has partnered with Wen Restaurant LLC to bring 20 units to Armenia through 2030, according to a press release.

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Panda Express partners with Fortnite Creative, Roblox

July 28, 2025

Panda Express has partnered with Media AOR The Many and playable media leader Super League to drop its Hot Orange Chicken dishes into immersive in-game…

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Nominations now open for Pizza Marketplace's 'Pizza Brands to Watch 2026' report

July 25, 2025

Pizza Marketplace's annual Pizza Brands to Watch 2026 report will highlight pizza brands of note. The nomination deadline is August 15.

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Bojangles partners with Alyath for EV charging stations

July 25, 2025

Southern restaurant chain Bojangles has inked a partnership with Smart Big Box, Alyath EV and Energy and Environment Design Services to install turnkey…

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