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Genghis Grill hits growth spurt
December 1, 2022
Texas-based Genghis Grill is seeing strong momentum in the first three quarters of 2022 since announcing its franchise growth strategy last year,
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Alabama showing some love to I Heart Mac & Cheese
December 1, 2022
Professional NASCAR driver Bobby Reuse and his partner, Bonita Riddle, are hoping to score big with Hoover, Alabama residents by opening the state's first I…
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C-store owner adds Captain D's to portfolio
December 1, 2022
Humble, Texas, will be home to Captain D's thanks to the chain's partnership with Irfan Ibrahim and Salman Iqbal, who own 41 convenience stores under their…
read nowRubio's taps SMG to collect customer feedback
December 1, 2022
Rubio's Coastal Grill, which has over 150 locations, has tapped Kansas City-based Service Management Group to help improve real-time, prescriptive feedback…
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Aloha Poke afloat in Florida
December 1, 2022
Chicago-based Aloha Poke Co. has partnered with husband-and-wife Rody Berotte and Tahnie Danastor to open a store next year in the Fort Lauderdale area.
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Starbird, Fuku, Atomic Wings leaders talk love-hate relationship with delivery apps
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Brand leaders offer insight on managing third-party delivery apps and the brand app and hurdling challenges.
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Freddy's heading to Canada
November 30, 2022
Wichita, Kansas-based Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has signed a master franchise agreement with North 49 Frozen Custard and Steakburgers to bring…
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Smoothie King hires CMO, CPO, CIO
November 30, 2022
Smoothie King has added three executives to its leadership team — Chief Marketing Officer Marianne Radley, Chief Information Officer Juan Salas and Chief…
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Teriyaki Madness adding Virginia store
November 30, 2022
Teriyaki Madness is setting up shop next week in the Richmond, Virginia suburb Midlothian, at 14273 Winterview Prkwy. Michael Fleck, who owns River City Diner…
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Restaurant gift cards sales dip while dollar figure jumps
November 30, 2022
Overall restaurant gift card sales were down nearly 6.8% for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend compared to 2021, but the average dollar amount loaded per card…
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Don’t miss this SSIS session: New Markets for Kiosks
November 30, 2022
Kiosks have been around for decades, but a variety of industries are embracing them now more than ever. Brands and retailers are finding that self-service…
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Kneaders' loyalty relaunch increases membership by 50%
November 30, 2022
Kneaders, a Utah-based fast casual bakery and cafe chain, has seen a 50% increase in average weekly enrollment in its loyalty program since its relaunch in…
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Australian gelato franchise hits Hawaii
November 30, 2022
Gelatissimo, a 65-unit gelato concept based in Sydney, Australia, is offering American entrepreneurs a scoop of its multi-million-dollar franchise model as it…
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Chicken Salad Chick debuting in Chicago
November 30, 2022
Chicken Salad Chick will make its Chicago debut when it opens on Dec. 13 at 220 N. Randall Road in Batavia under the direction of Kim and Garrett Seaman of Fox…
read nowThe Habit Burger driving traffic in Washington
November 30, 2022
California-based The Habit Burger Grill is opening a drive-thru location next week in Puyallup, Washington, at 10221 156th St. E.
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How former Wall Streeter created a 25-unit smoothie brand
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Baya Bar has 25 locations and will double nationally over the next 18 months.
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How to reduce in-house calls, increase online orders
November 29, 2022
Labor shortages still plague the restaurant industry post-COVID. The industry is down 750,000 jobs (roughly 6.1% of its workforce) from pre-pandemic levels as…
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FAT Brands opens 1st 'tri-branded' unit
November 29, 2022
FAT Brands Inc., which owns 17 restaurant brands, has opened its first tri-branded location — a Fatburger, Buffalo's Express and Hot Dog on a Stick restaurant…
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Sweet Paris Creperie making Florida debut
November 29, 2022
Sweet Paris Creperie & Cafe, which serves sweet and savory crepes, waffles, salads and hot drinks, will open its first Florida location under the direction…
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