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June US restaurant industry sales are best since February
Fast casual falters a bit, while pizza, chicken and burgers fare well in June.
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Starbucks requiring customers to wear masks
Want Starbucks? Better mask-up if you're going to a company-owned store.
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Uber pays $2.65B in stock for Postmates
The third-party delivery version of "big fish eats smaller fish" just changed the stakes in the highly competitive and ever-more-valuable restaurant delivery…
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FastCasual accepting nominations for 2020 Perfect Pitch
FastCasual is accepting nominations until July 31 for the annual Perfect Pitch.
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How franchisees can drive mid-market growth in the digital age
Using digital tech to maximum effect is the focus of an hour-long discussion with two leaders at Ohio-based pizza chain, Romeo's Pizza on July 14.
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QSR customer satisfaction: Dunkin' outdoes Starbucks, Domino's dominates Papa John's
In the fine art of keeping happy customers, there were a few upheavals and a newcomer or two.
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Summer menu trends revealed: Fruity, refreshing, plant-based
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
For many, summer triggers thoughts of swimming suits, picnics and vacations, but for fast casual restaurants, it signals refreshing limited-time offers.
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Newk’s Eatery tests ‘hardwareless kiosk,' plans to add vending coolers
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Adam Karveller of Newk's Eatery thinks order habits will change long-term as a result of COVID-19. He thinks curbside pickup, delivery, online ordering and…
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The bionic bar: Is Iceland's Viking-themed bar the future of fast casual?
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Ice & Fries, a Viking-themed fast casual concept in Iceland, relies on drink-making robots, a bionic dog and 3D technology to provide an epic self-service…
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Feds make forgivable PPP loans easier to navigate
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The federal government recently introduced simplified PPP loan application form is part of an effort to make the PPP loan easier for companies to use since the…
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Clean Juice taps black employees to address pandemic of race
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
In an effort to gain some perspective, the founders of Charlotte-based Clean Juice, invited three black employees to join it's "Be Organic" podcast to discuss…
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Networld Media employees honor late founder Alan Fryrear
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Alan Earl Fryrear, co-founder and chairman of Networld Media Group, died at the age of 81 on June 10, 2020.
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How Mooyah Ops VP helping franchisees land, navigate PPP funds
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Of the Mooyah franchisees who applied for PPP loans, all but four received them, which totaled $3,419,200.
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Kansas City couple beating odds to keep restaurant open amid COVID, protests
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Urban cafe KC owners Chef Justin Clark, and his wife, Rashaun, are operating their restaurant and food truck during uncertain times.
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Fast Casuals honoring Pride Month with LTOs, donations
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Although a parade may not be in the cards this year because of COVID-19, restaurants are still finding ways to honor LGBT Pride Month.
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Green Market Cafe launching franchising amid pandemic
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Although the pandemic isn't yet behind us, two restaurateurs are moving ahead with franchise plans for their up-and-coming concept, Green Market Cafe.
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Starbucks closing 400 stores
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Over the next 18 months, Starbucks will increase convenience-led formats in company-operated locations with drive-thru and curbside pickup options, as well as…
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Webinar offers insightful strategy for retailers in the 'new normal' of business
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
A free on-demand informative webinar, sponsored by LogMeIn, offers critical insight for retailers getting back to business in the wake of COVID-19.
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Following COVID-19: How the virus is affecting the fast casual industry
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
FastCasual is doing its best to track how restaurants are handling the crisis and will update this story as we gather more information.
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Torchy's Tacos reopens nearly all dining rooms
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
CEO of Torchy's Tacos GJ Hart said he is seeing promising numbers in stores where the company has reopened dining rooms in Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado and…
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