Founders Table Buys Hopdoddy Burger Bar
Founders Table Restaurant Group acquires fast-casual leader Hopdoddy Burger Bar, expanding its reach to over 200 restaurants and accelerating operational growth across the platform.
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Founders Table Buys Hopdoddy Burger Bar
Founders Table Restaurant Group acquires fast-casual leader Hopdoddy Burger Bar, expanding its reach to over 200 restaurants and accelerating operational growth across the platform.
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Miso Robotics Acquires Zume Pizza Tech
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Noodles & Company Unveils Signature Summer Combo
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Carl's Jr. Launches Pass on Jack Campaign to Rival
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Domino's CEO Russell Weiner to Retire, Joe Jordan Takes Over
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