WOWorks News & Media

Barberitos entering Alabama

December 4, 2024

Barberitos, owned by WOWorks, signed a 10-unit franchise agreement with multi-unit franchisee Haresh Patel to bring the brand to Alabama. The expansion follows…

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How restaurants can use data to maximize financial management, performance

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

A panel at the Fast Casual Executive Summit examined how restaurants can use coaching, technology and other tools to maximize coaching, location collaboration…

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Barberitos's rebranding aimed at Zillennials

October 2, 2024

WOWorks, the parent company of Saladworks, ZEats and Garbanzo, Frutta Bowls and The Simple Greek, has debuted a rebranded Barberitos Southwestern Grille and…

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WOWorks names CMO, CGO

September 5, 2024

WOWorks, the parent company of Saladworks, Frutta Bowls, Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh, The Simple Greek, Barberitos and ZEats, has tapped two restaurant…

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Zoup! rebrands to Z!EATS

February 22, 2024

Zoup!, a Michigan-based brand with nearly 70 units, is transforming to Z!EATS, introducing a menu that is not solely focused on soup along with a restaurant…

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Why AI is 2024's top restaurant tech trend

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

14 fast casual restaurant execs reveal how they are testing artificial intelligence or robotics.

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WOWorks, Craveworthy Brands, Cousins Maine Lobster execs talk menu optimization, strategy

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Adam Terranova, senior director of growth for WOWorks, Jeremy Theisen, chief growth and development officer at Craveworthy Brands and Annie Tselikis, director…

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Smashburger, Woworks, Craveworthy leaders revealing menu optimization tips

October 5, 2023

Optimizing menus across channels is one of the most important tools restaurants have when it comes to increasing customer satisfaction. Happy customers equal…

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Saladworks, Frutta Bowls opening co-branded restaurant

November 21, 2022

Saladworks and Frutta Bowls are opening a co-branded restaurant this week in San Juan Capistrano, California.

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WOWorks execs to discuss culinary operations at one-day virtual event

October 12, 2022

Recognizing that QSR leaders needed a convenient way to exchange ideas, tips and advice with one another, Networld Media group — the publishers of QSRWeb.com…

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WOWorks hires 2 culinary VPs

August 25, 2022

WOWorks has appointed Cole Thompson as VP of culinary for Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh, The Simple Greek, Barberitos Southwestern Grille and Cantina. WOWorks…

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WOWorks acquiring Zoup, Barberitos

May 12, 2022

WOWorks, a holding company for Saladworks, Frutta Bowls, Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh and The Simple Greek, is acquiring Zoup Eatery and Barberitos…

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WOWorks welcomes back chief people officer

May 3, 2022

WOWorks, which owns Saladworks, Frutta Bowls, Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh and The Simple Greek, has hired Jean Boland as chief people and culture officer, a…

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P.F. Chang's, Shipley Do-Nuts, WOWorks, Oath Pizza share ways to lure multi-unit operators

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Franchisors need strong listening and communication skills, as well as a strong brand foundation, when looking to partner with multi-unit franchisees.

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