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      The Red Chickz Aims to Place Nashville Hot Chicken in National Spotlight
      The brand has a goal of signing 85 new franchises in 18 months,
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      Wingstop CEO Charlie Morrison Resigns
      He's moving on to lead quick-service concept Salad and Go.
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      Off Transformational Year, Potbelly Sets Sights on 2,000 Restaurants
      The sandwich brand wants to get there in the next eight to 10 years. 
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      Mountain Mike's Co-CEOs Buy Out Levine Leichtman Capital Partners
      The group bought the chain in 2017, and opened dozens of stores.
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      Taco Bell Launches New Business School to Empower Diverse Franchisees

      Participants will receive scholarships and be recognized internally. 

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      How Inflation is Impacting Domino's Value Proposition

      The brand expects food costs to rise at 3-4 times the normal level. 

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      Zaxby's Names Bernard Acoca CEO

      Co-founder Zach McLeroy will transition to chairman.

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      Sweetgreen Files to Go Public

      The chain has a $2.5 million AUV and 12 percent profit margin. 

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      San Francisco's Only In-N-Out Temporarily Closes After Defying Vaccine Mandate

      The restaurant said it refuses to become "the vaccination police for any government."

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      Sweetgreen to Purchase Robot-Powered Fast Casual Spyce

      The automated system can fulfill orders in three minutes or less.

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      Jack in the Box Attracts New and Core Guests with Balanced Menu

      Checks under $5 and those over $5 are both fueling sales increases. 

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      Bojangles Dreams of Becoming the Next Global Chicken Brand

      The chain thinks it will cross 1,000 stores in the next three years.

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      Domino's Balances Menu Pricing and Value Amid Labor Shortage

      CEO says well-known $5.99 and $7.99 deals are 'not sacred.' 

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      Nékter Juice Bar Takes Wellness Category to New Heights

      Sales are rising about 12 percent year-to-date compared to 2019. 

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