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Smalls SIiders to enter Oklahoma City
August 14, 2025
Smalls Sliders has signed a multi-unit agreement for Oklahoma City. The deal was inked with franchisees Michael Gamble and Paul Pogue, according to a press…
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Noodles CEO leaves 3-step turnaround plan with successor
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
As part of the broader turnaround, the company is closing up to 32 underperforming restaurants by year's end and 12 to 17 in 2026.
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GoTo Foods partners with DoorDash for drone delivery service
August 13, 2025
GoTo Foods has partnered with DoorDash to provide drone delivery. The fast-mile delivery service, enabled by Wing, is currently live in three Texas markets…
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How Saroki's Crispy Chicken & Pizza pairs great food, service with mega pavilions
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Saroki's Crispy Chicken & Pizza proves that gas station food can be great. Lead by brothers Todd and Curtis Saroki, the brand has 19 locations in mega gas…
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From Nigeria to DC: A founder's quest to take African food mainstream
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Nigerian-native Ada Osakwe, an angel investor and former banker, is bringing her African fast casual concept, Nuli, to Washington, D.C.
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Some restaurant sales sizzle, others fizzle
August 12, 2025
Summer sales have been hot and cold for U.S. restaurants this summer, with some areas seeing significant growth while others struggled, according to Toast's…
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Leasecake launches AI-powered tool to help restaurants identify risks, improve lease terms
August 12, 2025
Leasecake, a company that manages commercial leases, has launched Leasecake LIFT, an AI-powered tool designed to help businesses identify risks and improve…
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Vicious Biscuit's app sweetens catering, loyalty programs
August 12, 2025
Vicious Biscuit rolled out Vicious Biscuit Rewards, a mobile app designed to boost guest interactions and streamline operations, with a particular focus on…
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Ziosk hires CTO
August 12, 2025
Ziosk, a hospitality platform for restaurants, has appointed Jacob Feinstein as chief technology officer to oversee the company's engineering division and lead…
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Thriving through uncertainty: The power of resilience
by Jim Knight — Founder & CEO, Knight Speaker
Let's be honest — uncertainty is here to stay. From industry shake-ups to disruptive tech, shifting markets, and yes, even global crises, unpredictability is…
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Bubbakoo's rolling into Utah
August 11, 2025
Bubbakoo's Burritos, a Mexican-fusion restaurant chain, will open its first Utah location this week in Orem, offering free burritos to the first 50 guests.
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Smalls Sliders to open in West Virginia, Ohio
August 11, 2025
Smalls Sliders has inked its first-ever development deal for West Virginia. The deal will bring three of the brand's signature "Cans" — its units — lead by…
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1st co-branded Round Table Pizza, Fatburger opens in California
August 11, 2025
FAT Brands Inc., parent company of 18 restaurant concepts, has opened its first co-branded Fatburger and Round Table Pizza in Rancho Cordova, California…
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How AI turning labor from cost center into growth driver for QSRs
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
In a free webinar titled "Labor Forecasting 2.0: Predicting Future Demand and Staffing for Efficient Growth with AI" viewers will learn how AI is powering…
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How Fast Fresh Brands CEO is scaling healthy eating
Cody Pepper, founder of Fast Fresh Brands, which owns Bee Healthy Cafe and Nature's Table, said growth accelerated when he partnered with DIA Equity Partners…
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Dave & Buster's pushing international expansion
August 11, 2025
Dave & Buster's is expanding its global footprint with the opening of its second location in India. The 22,000-square-foot entertainment venue is located…
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7 Signs Your Restaurant POS Has Reached End-of-Life—And What to Do About It
Is your restaurant POS software outdated? Discover the signs your restaurant POS system is due for replacement—and what to do about it.
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Speaker Spotlight: Filippo Fiori, Due Cucini Italiana head chef, CEO
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
From Italy to China to the U.S., Filippo Fiori has gained a lot of wisdom from his travels, which he plans to share at the Fast Casual Executive Summit.
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Is market volatility fueling interest in restaurant franchise ownership?
Although Tim Koch, president and COO at Franchise FastLane, said restaurant franchising isn't for everyone, it can be a powerful way to reclaim control in a…
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