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Fuzzy's hires former Backyard Burgers CEO as COO
December 28, 2021
Fuzzy's Taco Shop, which has nearly 150 locations, has hired Scott Shotter as COO, according to a company press release.
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Taco Bell franchisee opening Habit Burger locations
December 28, 2021
California-based The Habit Burger Grill has signed an area development agreement with Lee Mitchell, a multi-unit Taco Bell franchisee, to bring five locations…
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Clean Juice adds 5 franchisees in 5 states
December 28, 2021
Charlotte-based Clean Juice has added five franchise partners in five states, accelerating its goal of opening a Clean Juice in all 50 U.S. states. This latest…
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Restaurant employees picking up the slack
December 28, 2021
Back-of-house managers, dish and prep cooks are working more overtime during the pandemic, according to a 7shifts study. The research analyzed shifts scheduled…
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Breakfast, lunch sales rebounding
December 23, 2021
The breakfast daypart is rebounding, according to a report from The NPD Group.
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Pinkbox celebrates opening of relocated store
December 23, 2021
Las Vegas-based Pinkbox Doughnuts opened a relocated drive-thru store on Dec.18 on Eastern Avenue and Horizon Ridge Parkway with a block party featuring music…
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Inspire Brands: Anatomy of a technology transformation
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Raghu Sagi of Inspire Brands shared the learnings the organization has uncovered over the last two years and the highlights of its companywide digital…
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Self-order kiosks put Delaware eatery on the fast track
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Restaurateur Eddie Segovia attributes his sales doubling year-over-year almost exclusively to Snackpass self-order kiosks.
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Shawarma Press opening inside Walmart stores
December 22, 2021
Texas-based Shawarma Press is now open inside a Walmart in San Antonio, the first of many locations opening within the retail giant. Eventually, Walmart stores…
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20-year-old entrepreneur refreshes Vitality Brands in Oregon
December 22, 2021
Vitality Bowls in Tualatin has a new owner, local entrepreneur Andres Radilla, and a new look to go with it.
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Wingstop promotes SVP to chief people officer
December 22, 2021
Wingstop has promoted Donnie Upshaw from SVP of People to chief people officer.
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3 ways to accelerate guest loyalty
by Matthew Lukosavich — Strategy Director - Restaurant, Vericast
It's critical that restaurants leverage an always-on, omnichannel approach that ensures their messaging is front and center during the customer decision-making…
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Automatic robotic kitchen in Illinois requires no human employees
December 21, 2021
Nala Robotics, an Arlington Heights, Illinois-based technology firm, launched a fully automatic robotic kitchen last month in Naperville that can cook millions…
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How restaurant technology continues to evolve
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Restaurant technology continues to evolve to unprecedented levels. It's getting smarter, more user friendly and more intuitive. Jason Graf, an expert in…
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FastCasual's most-read stories of 2021
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
The year's top headlines ranged from stories about robots automating the industry and the growth of Shaq's fast casual brand to updates on COVID-19, menu…
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Ziggi's inks deal for 150th unit
December 21, 2021
Ziggi's Coffee, a Colorado-based drive-thru coffee chain, has signed a multi-unit deal that includes the chain's 150th unit. The franchisees, Ron and Denise…
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TikTok jumping into virtual dining
December 21, 2021
Social media platform TikTok has partnered with Virtual Dining Concepts, a provider of virtual dining spaces, to create TikTok Kitchen, a dining service…
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Sushi Maki makes 'polished fast casual' debut
December 21, 2021
South Florida-based Sushi Maki has opened its first "polished fast casual" concept in Fort Lauderdale.
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Capriotti's, Wing Zone sign 12 developer agreements
December 20, 2021
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop and Wing Zone reported a successful fourth quarter which included the signing of 12 developer agreements, increasing the combined…
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Malaysia's PappaRoti opening in Chicago
December 20, 2021
PappaRoti, a 400-unit coffee shop chain based in Malaysia, will open in downtown Chicago, joining U.S. locations in Michigan and Nebraska.
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