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El Pollo Loco president taking CEO title at Zaxby's
October 26, 2021
Zaxby's co-founder Zach McLeroy is stepping down from his CEO role and will transition to chairman effective January 2022. Bernard Acoca, who has served as CEO…
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Why Sweetgreen created smaller format for World Trade Center
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Sweetgreen, which has 140 locations and filed Monday to go public, is opening Friday inside the World Trade Center. As one of the first food and beverage…
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Blaze Pizza CEO: We’re facing industry challenges head on
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
There are more than a few big challenges facing pizza brands, but Blaze Pizza, given its strength and willingness to succeed, is facing the hurdles head on.
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5 kitchen trends shaping restaurants' future
Scott Heim, divisional president of Evo Inc. reveals five kitchen trends shaping restaurants' future.
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Wayback taking on Asia
October 26, 2021
Wayback Burgers has signed a deal with WB Burgers Asia Inc., a publicly traded holding company of WB Burgers Japan Co., to open 60 Wayback locations within 2…
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Quiznos, Jimmy John's launch meaty LTOs
October 25, 2021
While many fast casuals are focusing on plant-based offerings these days, Quiznos and Jimmy John's are doubling down on meat-packed sandwiches for their latest…
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Shake Shack concluding 'Now Serving' with Fieldtrip Chef JJ Johnson
October 25, 2021
To conclude its Now Serving chef series, Shake Shack joined forces with Fieldtrip Chef JJ Johnson to create the Little J's Burger and Curry Crunch Fries, with…
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COVID-19 forces Soupergirl to close cafes, embrace retail
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Although COVID-19 forced Soupergirl to close its two cafes, the mother-daughter duo behind the Washington D.C. company is doubling its revenue in 2022 thanks…
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Everbowl expanding Knoxville presence
October 25, 2021
Southern California-based Everbowl will have two locations in Knoxville, Tennessee, by the end of the month. One opened on Oct. 1 at 4481 Kingston Pike in…
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Zoup goes wild with Alligator Gumbo
October 25, 2021
Zoup Eatery is ushering in soup season with Alligator Gumbo, inspired by the flavors of Creole cuisine, according to a company press release.
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FranConnect, FranNet partner up
October 25, 2021
FranConnect and FranNet are teaming up in a partnership that will allow them to harness the power of their respective specialties in an effort to empower…
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Buffalo Wild Wings testing robotic wing fryer
October 22, 2021
Miso Robotics has released Flippy Wings, a robotic chicken wing frying solution designed for high-volume restaurants, including innovation partner and…
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Patrons who opt-in to text marketing spend more
October 22, 2021
Text message marketing subscribers visit restaurants 44% more frequently than non-subscribers, and once a consumer joins a restaurant's text messaging program…
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Chicken Salad Chick bringing 8 units to San Antonio area
October 22, 2021
Chicken Salad Chick, a Southern inspired, fast-casual chicken salad restaurant concept, has signed an 8-unit development deal for the Greater San Antonio area…
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Original ChopShop hopes to boost hiring with referral program
October 22, 2021
Original ChopShop, a neighborhood restaurant featuring food with whole ingredients, hopes to leverage the relationships with its guests and communities it…
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Brooklyn Dumpling Shop heading to Atlanta
October 22, 2021
Brooklyn Dumpling Shop,a dumpling automat concept, has signed a five-unit franchise deal with Patrick Fisher to bring the brand to the state of Georgia.
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Loyalty programs keeping restaurants sales steady despite COVID-19 restrictions, vaccine mandates
October 22, 2021
Restaurants across the country are still determining how to manage day-to-day operations in accordance with recommendations regarding COVID-19 and vaccine…
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Dave's Hot Chicken hits Chicago
October 22, 2021
Los Angeles-based Dave's Hot Chicken is opening its first Chicago location Friday at 3643 N. Western Ave. The restaurant features in-door seating as well as a…
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Checkers & Rally's, Focus Brands execs talk tech at 1-day QSR event
Jason Carrigan, vice president of marketing and digital technology at Focus Brands and Minh Le, chief Information officer at Checkers & Rally’s, will discuss…
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