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Unlocking Customer Growth: How AI Turns Customer Satisfaction Into Repeat Guests
This report delivers the strategic insights and practical playbook restaurant leaders need to turn guest satisfaction into retention and revenue. It breaks…
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&pizza inks deal to bring 12 locations to Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina
October 17, 2025
&pizza has inked a deal to bring 12 locations to Orlando, Atlanta, Charleston and Raleigh, according to a press release.
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Farmer Boys offers $100K rebate to drive multi-unit franchise growth
October 17, 2025
Farmer Boys, serving farm-fresh, made-to-order meals, has launched an area development agreement incentive program aimed at accelerating expansion by rewarding…
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Inflight intelligence: Decoding flavor at 30,000 feet
by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc
A foresight expert and a fast casual operator decode how drivers shape tomorrow’s menu.
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Cava launches gamified campaign with Clix
October 16, 2025
Cava, a Mediterranean fast casual chain, is partnering with professional gamer and streamer Clix to launch a campagin, Cava Pass Challenge, featuring a curated…
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How Blaze's Pizza HR strategy build growth culture
Stacey Gelber, VP of Human Resources at Blaze Pizza, joins hosts Paul Barron and Cherryh Cansler live from the Fast Casual Executive Summit to discuss the…
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Firehouse Subs hits 1,400 restaurants
October 16, 2025
Firehouse Subs, a restaurant chain founded by two former firefighter brothers, opened its 1,400th restaurant Thursday, marking a significant milestone in the…
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Jack in the Box selling Del Taco
October 16, 2025
Jack in the Box Inc. announced Thursday it has reached a definitive agreement to sell its Del Taco restaurant chain to franchisee operator Yadav Enterprises…
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Top 6 Work Chat Apps for Small Businesses
Is your small business outgrowing its chaotic group chat? Discover the top 6 work chat apps that bring clarity, accountability, and professionalism.
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Diversified Foodservice Supply Appoints Lev Peker as Chief Executive Officer
Diversified Foodservice Supply Appoints Lev Peker as Chief Executive Officer
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Thunderdome Restaurant Group: 9 restaurant concepts, 1 vision
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Editor's note: This is part 3 in a series featuring founders of restaurant concepts answering five questions about building their companies.
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Teriyaki Madness debuts fully AI-generated ad campaign
October 15, 2025
Teriyaki Madness has launched what it says is the first fully AI-generated ad campaign in the fast casual restaurant industry, a move the company said slashes…
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Ovation launches platform to help restaurants tackle online reputation crises
October 15, 2025
In a world where a single bad review can sink a restaurant's reputation, Ovation has created a platform to help brands fight back. Featuring integrated online…
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El Pollo Loco opening 500th US location
October 14, 2025
El Pollo Loco is celebrating a major milestone, announcing the opening of its 500th restaurant in the U.S. The location, which opens Friday in Colorado…
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Ziggi's expanding Atlanta footprint
October 14, 2025
Denver-based Ziggi's Coffee, a specialty coffee and beverage franchise, will open its latest location Tuesday in Conyers, Georgia, at 1730 Highway 138.
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The human element of change: managing emotions and building trust
by Jim Knight — Founder & CEO, Knight Speaker
Successful business change is primarily dependent on leaders acknowledging and managing the emotional impact it has on employees through empathy, transparent…
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Tel Aviv Grill brings taste of Israel to San Fernando Valley
Or Peleg, managing partner of Tel Aviv Grill, discusses the growth of the business from a small kosher market booth into a multi-concept restaurant group…
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Shipley Do-Nuts launches 'Hot Glazed Guarantee'
October 14, 2025
Houston-based Shipley Do-Nuts has launched a "Hot Glazed Guarantee," promising customers hot glazed donuts until 10 a.m. or later daily at nearly all of its…
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7 Brew opens 500th location
October 14, 2025
7 Brew Coffee, a fast-growing drive-thru beverage brand, celebrated the opening of its 500th stand Saturday with a race-themed event in Toms River, New Jersey.
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The value meal paradox: How restaurants use discounts to survive the consumer sentiment slump
by Mark Wasilefsky — Head of Restaurant and Franchise Finance, TD Bank
Amid historically low consumer sentiment, major restaurants are adopting value meals as a strategic, temporary measure to retain customers and gain market…
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