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Pop's Beef fuels growth through multi-unit franchising
October 13, 2025
Illinois-based Pop's Beef, a fast casual franchise serving house-made Italian beef and sausages, is building on its legacy of family and community by embracing…
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The Long Game: Why Clean Data Makes or Breaks Your Restaurant’s AI Strategy
At this year’s QSR Evolution Conference in Atlanta, GA, technology innovators came together to explore how AI is reshaping restaurants.
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Restaurants bet on tech, growth despite inflation, labor challenges
October 10, 2025
Restaurants are increasingly turning to technology and strategic growth plans to weather ongoing inflation and labor shortages, according to Toast's Voice of…
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Fueling delicious growth: Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream
In this episode of Founderology: Built to Breakthrough, we talk with Donna and Daniel Golik, Mother and Son Founders of Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream – craveable…
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Cava unveils loyalty program with status matching
October 10, 2025
Cava has enhanced its loyalty program, Cava Rewards, with "status matching" as well as three status levels — Sea, Sand and Sun.
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Cheba Hut intros Munchie Mob Rewards
October 10, 2025
Cheba Hut Toasted Subs has rolled out a mobile app and loyalty program, Munchie Mob Rewards, designed to streamline ordering and reward customer loyalty.
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BRIX Holdings CEO shares vision for multi-brand growth, digital transformation
BRIX Holdings CEO Sherif Mityas joins Fast Casual Nation hosts Paul Barron and Cherryh Cansler to discuss managing eight restaurant brands including…
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Top 5 Work Chat Apps for Restaurants in 2025
Choosing the right work chat app for your restaurant is crucial. This guide rates the top 5 work group chat apps, comparing ease of use, security, and other…
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What fast casuals can learn from Europe’s street food culture
Walk down a narrow Parisian alley or a bustling Lisbon market, and a symphony of sights, sounds, and smells greets you. Steam rising from sizzling pans, fresh…
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Old Scratch Pizza leads with 'Midwesternly Neapolitan' pizza
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
The episode of the Pizza Marketplace Podcast features Old Scratch Pizza founder Eric Soller discussing his journey from a culinary and corporate background to…
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Tulsa-based Bodhi's Bowl launches franchise program
October 8, 2025
Bodhi's Bowl, a fast casual restaurant specializing in chef-driven rice bowls, is launching a nationwide licensing and franchise program. The brand was founded…
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Graze Craze opens 100th location
October 8, 2025
Graze Craze, a charcuterie franchise, has opened its 100th location. The store, located in Orlando, Florida, reflects a milestone reached less than five years…
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YOLO to Solo: 5 things your restaurant guests want
by Jill Griep — Account Director, Bernstein Rein
The dining landscape is shifting fast, and today's guests are bringing new expectations with them every time they walk through the door. It's no longer just…
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Erie, Colorado – October 7, 2025 – Force4Good, the leading community fundraising platform for restaurants and non-profits, is proud to highlight its…
read nowHungerRush Powers Creno’s Pizza Transformation, Driving Sales and Streamlining Operations Across Ohio
Cloud-Based POS platform delivers strong ROI with 29% redemption rate in first text campaign
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Slice House by Tony Gemignani to open in Boulder, Colorado
October 7, 2025
Slice House by Tony Gemignani will open in Boulder, Colorado, this December, according to a press release.
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Swig promotes Todd Smith, hires Shannon Swenson to lead expansion
October 7, 2025
Swig, a company known for "dirty soda," has made leadership changes to fuel its nationwide growth and franchising efforts.
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8 ways to BOOst your October catering sales
by Kelly Grogan — Co-Founder, CRUMBS
Everyone's already hitting fast-forward to the holidays, but savvy restaurant operators know that October is prime time for community engagement and catering…
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Brazilian concept TAP wins The Perfect Pitch contest at the Fast Casual Executive Summit 2025
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Eight fledgling brands competed in the event, billed as a nicer version of "Shark Tank."
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From Pilot to National Presence in 5 Years with CloudKitchens
Hawaiian Bros has grown from a single pilot to a national brand—thanks to a strategic partnership with CloudKitchens. Known for its fresh, craveable Plate…
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