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Time to invest in pickup locker kiosks?
November 15, 2022
After the pandemic forced tens of thousands of retailers to invest in buy-online-pick-up-in-store platforms, technology providers responded with a wealth of…
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Former Quiznos franchisee returns with 30-unit deal
November 15, 2022
Quiznos has signed a multi-unit development agreement with former Quiznos franchisee Parish Patel to open 30 restaurants in Arizona, according to a company…
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Shake Shack's in-app delivery orders up 70%
November 15, 2022
Since Shake Shack launched delivery on the Shack App, powered by Uber Direct in March 2021, the app's delivery order volume is up 70%, which has inspired the…
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Chopt moving Virginia store to more sustainable building
November 15, 2022
Chopt Creative Salad Co. is moving its Rosslyn, Virginia-based restaurant to a sustainability focused and contact-free storefront at 1735 N. Lynn St., in the…
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Yumpingo integrates with Toast
November 15, 2022
Experience management platform provider Yumpingo is integrating its technology with the Toast platform to provide customer satisfaction data at the location…
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Chicken Guy skates into Pennsylvania
November 15, 2022
Magic Eats, a subsidiary of Magic Ice USA, has opened a Chicken Guy location at 4 PPG Place, which houses an ice skating rink in downtown Pittsburgh…
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Brix Holdings hires CEO, names brand president for Friendly’s
November 15, 2022
Brix Holdings, which own Friendly's Restaurant Group, Red Mango, Orange Leaf, Smoothie Factory, SouperSalad and Humble Donuthave, has appointed Sherif Mityas…
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4 ways automation helps restaurants tighten operations
by Sean Hsu — CEO and Co-Founder, Botrista Technology
America's labor force endured significant disruption over the past few years, with 47 million workers quitting their jobs last year alone. All industries were…
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Wayback Burgers planting flag in Quebec
November 14, 2022
Wayback Burgers has signed a master franchise agreement with Sushil Bhagudia to open 20 to 30 stores in Quebec over the next 20 years, according to a company…
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California Tortilla supporting CORE
November 14, 2022
California Tortilla is hosting a systemwide fundraiser to support CORE: Children of Restaurant Employees. Guests may participate by making donations when they…
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Limited-services brands help GiftAMeal donate 1M meals
November 14, 2022
GiftAMeal, a St. Louis-based startup founded by Andrew Glantz that provides meals and groceries to local communities in need, has donated its 1 millionth meal…
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Deals not proving to be a big draw for restaurant patrons
November 14, 2022
Restaurant customers are more focused on food quality, friendly service, taste and affordability rather than deals a restaurant may be offering.
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Just Salad launches 'Race to Rewards'
November 14, 2022
Just Salad has launched "Race to Rewards," a mobile loyalty platform that gives customers personalized rewards.
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FAT Brands names chief growth officer
November 14, 2022
FAT Brands Inc. has hired its first chief growth officer, Jeremy Theisen, who has over 20 years of experience in increasing the revenue stream for start-ups in…
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Sweetgreen driving business at the drive-thru
November 14, 2022
Los Angeles-based Sweetgreen is opening its first advanced-order vehicle pickup window. Dubbed "Sweetlane," and based in Schaumburg, Illinois, the restaurant…
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Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings signs first franchisee
November 14, 2022
BurgerFi International has launched its franchising of Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings. The brand has entered into a multi-unit development agreement…
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Restaurant execs discuss labor issues still plaguing industry
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Four restaurant executives discussed labor issues plaguing the industry at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Capriotti's signs 1st international deal
November 11, 2022
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop and Wing Zone have signed a 50-unit agreement with Village Food Courts to expand the brands to the Republic of India.
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Australian-owned cafe opening 3rd LA location
November 11, 2022
Australian-owned and California-based Great White, a fast casual cafe offering food, beverage, art, architecture, design and music, is opening its third…
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How to maintain your online reputation
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Can those dreaded one-star reviews be reversed? Experts say yes if handled correctly.
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