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      Front facade of Panera's NextGen restaurant.
      Panera and Danny Meyer SPAC End Plans to Go Public
      The move was motivated by 'deteriorating capital market conditions.'
      Dutch Bros' cookie dough-inspired beverages.
      Dutch Bros Releases Cookie Dough Beverages
      They will be featured through the end of August.
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      How Paying Our Employees More Helped Reduce Labor Costs and Increase Profits
      Cost of labor as a percentage of sales has improved significantly.
      July 4-themed Pinkbox Doughnuts.
      Pinkbox Doughnuts Reveals Fourth of July Treats
      There are 11 different styles.

      FROM THE FLOOR: Fast Casual is Talk of the Town

      Fast casual continues to be the hottest segment of the restaurant industry, so there’s no surprise that it’s drawing plenty of attention during the National Restaurant Association’s annual Restauran
      Front facade of Panera's NextGen restaurant.

      Panera and Danny Meyer SPAC End Plans to Go Public

      The move was motivated by 'deteriorating capital market conditions.'

      Muscle Maker Grill Rolls Out (Lite) 'Ranch it Up' Wraps

      Muscle Maker Grill, Muscle Maker, Inc.’s “healthier for you” protein-based restaurant concept, which promotes a healthy lifestyle by offering nutritious alternatives to traditional dishes today announ
      Dutch Bros' cookie dough-inspired beverages.

      Dutch Bros Releases Cookie Dough Beverages

      Summertime vibes continue at Dutch Bros, and we're road trippin' back in time with childhood faves.

      Panda Express to Give Away Prizes to Celebrate 35 years of Orange Chicken

      Panda Express is officially celebrating 35 years of The Original Orange Chicken.   The internationally renowned, iconic fan-favorite dish turns 35 on July 15, 2022.  To take part
      Employee at the The Works Cafe smiling.

      How Paying Our Employees More Helped Reduce Labor Costs and Increase Profits

      Cost of labor as a percentage of sales has improved from 33 to 27 percent since 2018.

      The Dolly Llama Offering Sweet Deal on National Ice Cream Day

      To celebrate National Ice Cream Day on Sunday, July 17, The Dolly Llama is offering guests “Buy One Ice Cream Cone or Cup, Get a Second 50 percent Off” This deal is valid at LA locations all day for o
      July 4-themed Pinkbox Doughnuts.

      Pinkbox Doughnuts Reveals Fourth of July Treats

      Pinkbox Doughnuts is ready to kick off the month of July with some mouthwatering features and a special Independence Day lineup to toast to red, white, and blue.
      Native Foods' Fried Green Tomato BLT.

      Native Foods' Next Chef's Special is the Fried Green Tomato BLT

      Native Foods, the vegan fast-casual brand serving plant-based goodness, announces their next Chef’s Special of 2022—the Fried Green Tomato BLT. Another inspired Native Foods creation, the Fried Gre
      French fries from Wayback Burgers.

      Wayback Burgers to Offer Free Fries on National French Fry Day

      National French Fry Day is coming in hot and America’s favorite hometown burger joint, Wayback Burgers, is celebrating with free fries nationwide. For one day only, guests can
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