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Can this untapped labor pool help keep your restaurant open?
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Restaurants all over the U.S. are struggling to stay open due to increased quit rates, but there is one group of people who could help if given the chance.
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Wayback opening 14th Texas unit
February 10, 2022
Wayback Burgers is opening a location in Allen, Texas at 380 E. Bethany Dr., making its 14th in Texas.
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Teriyaki Madness sells 100 units in 2021
February 10, 2022
Teriyaki Madness can't say it had a bad year. The Seattle-style teriyaki shop franchise wrapped up 2021 with 100 units sold among 31 first-time franchisees.
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Juice It Up launches in Colton, California
February 10, 2022
Juice It Up has opened its first Colton, California location. Featuring the brand's fresh store design, the store is owned by Michael and Amanda Prieto, as…
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The Hummus & Pita Co inks 3-unit deal
February 10, 2022
The Hummus & Pita Co is opening a flagship location this spring in Ohio. Planting roots on the highly trafficked Hilliard Rome Road, near several fast…
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How QR Codes Can Benefit Your Business
QR codes are a huge technological advancement in the field of retail and have made product details and other information easily accessible for both customers…
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Big Chicken checking out Phoenix
February 9, 2022
Big Chicken, a fast casual chicken concept founded by Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal, will open 12 locations in Arizona, thanks to a partnership with Steve…
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Original ChopShop same-store sales up 35%
February 9, 2022
Original ChopShop CEO Jason Morgan said the Arizona-based chain's 2021 sales results were proof that it has been meeting guests' needs to "Just Feel Good about…
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4 technologies that can help manage labor shortages
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Restaurants hoping to keep up staffing levels must pay more, which means cutting food and labor costs. Automating kitchen tasks, transforming customer phones…
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Chipotle CEO open to price increases
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Chipotle's Q4 earnings mostly beat analysts' expectations, despite higher food and labor costs. Its December price increase helped to offset their impact…
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Dig's loyalty program leads to higher checks
February 9, 2022
New York-based Dig, a fast casual concept with a focus on vegetable-forward cooking, is seeing solid results from the December launch of its app, which…
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How to Find and Hire Great Employees Like Your Current Top Performers
It's easier than you think to build an all-star team of workers who will consistently exceed expectations. Learn how to find and hire great employees now!
read now2022 State of Digital for Restaurants
We recently conducted our 3rd Annual State of Digital survey for Fast Casual and QSR concepts with over 25 locations. This report highlights 2021 performance…
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LA fast casual launches with focus on sustainability
February 8, 2022
Bagel+Slice, created by food scientist, chef and business owner, Brad Kent, is more than just another restaurant opening this month in Los Angeles. The…
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Modern Market moving HQs, focusing on catering
February 8, 2022
Modern Market Eatery has big plans for 2022, including moving its headquarters to downtown Denver, placing a heavier focus on a refined catering program and…
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C3 running foodservice operations at Vegas hotel
February 8, 2022
Sam Nazarian's C3, a global food tech platform, is taking over daily operations of in-room dining and local deliveries at The Westin Las Vegas Hotel & Spa.
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Restaurant gift card sales up in 2021, still down over 2019
February 8, 2022
Restaurant gift card sales were up 22% in 2021, compared to 2020, but still down 13% than 2019, according to Paytronix's Restaurant Gift Gard Sales Report 2022.
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Clean Juice promotes marketing VP to CMO
February 8, 2022
Charlotte-based Clean Juice has promoted its VP of Marketing, B. Quick Chadwick, to CMO, where he will continue to lead marketing and public relations efforts…
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Starbird 'popping up' in Southern California
February 8, 2022
In anticipation of its expansion across west Los Angeles in 2022, Starbird is entering the Southern California market with a pop-up kitchen in the South Bay to…
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Jimmy John's opening Château Jé Jé
February 8, 2022
Jimmy John's is opening Château Jé Jé, a one-time-only, fancy sandwich experience in Austin, to celebrate Valentine's Day, according to CMO Darin Dugan.
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