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Toast launches $5M initiative to help restaurants fight food insecurity
Toast has introduced the Toast Changemakers Program, a $5 million, five-year commitment to help restaurants addressing hunger in their communities. Under the program, 15 restaurants across the U.S. will each receive a $10,000 grant to scale local food security efforts. The initiative is open to all eligible restaurants—even those not using Toast’s platform. Read more.
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🚀 Scaling Up
Blue Claw Seafood opens first U.S. location in northwest Houston
Canadian hospitality group Ye’s Group is launching its East Coast–style seafood concept, Blue Claw Seafood & Bar, in Houston. The new restaurant occupies a former Red Lobster site and will feature lobster rolls, Cajun seafood boils, sushi, and Gulf Coast flavors. The grand opening is set for September 21. Read more.
🦾 Fresh Ideas
Juici Patties blends Caribbean culture with high-tech expansion
Juici Patties, famed for its Jamaican beef patties, is combining heritage with innovation. The brand uses custom franchise management software to automate royalty collections and communications. Their POS system syncs digital menu boards, analytics, and pricing changes. The company also plans to launch a mobile app and employs AI-powered tools to track wait times, customer demographics, and menu performance. . Read more
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