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Restaurant Industry Veteran Joins Fuzzy’s Taco Shop as CMO

by | Apr 26, 2024
“I love Fuzzy’s badass attitude and strong values,” said Patrick Kirk, who joins the company after serving in roles at national brands including Applebee's, Tony Roma’s, and Buffalo Wild Wings.
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How Corner Bakery Cafe Is Leveraging Tech for Revitalization and Growth
After buying Corner Bakery Cafe out of bankruptcy last June, Dallas-based SSCP Management began something of a muffin makeover—from bringing back the original logo to "back-to-basics" training to baking up new tech. "We're diving into data analytics tools headfirst," CEO Chris Dharod tells Dallas Innovates. Results are so promising, the company plans to add "five to seven new cafes" to its 100-plus lineup this year.
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Fort Worth-Founded Fuzzy’s Taco Shop Chain Acquired for $80M
by | Dec 5, 2022
Dine Brands Global—the parent company of IHOP and Applebee's Grill + Bar—acquired the fast casual Fuzzy's Taco Shop chain, which serves Baja-style Mexican cuisine in "a fun, energetic atmosphere." Since the first Fuzzy's was founded in 2003 near TCU, the chain has grown to 138 locations in 18 states.
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