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Ike's invests in Bangin' Buns
September 9, 2021
Ike's Love & Sandwiches, which has 80 units in the western part of the U.S, has invested in Los Angeles-based Bangin' Buns to help expand the young concept…
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Tying it all together: how restaurant marketing leaders measure and quantify impact in an increasingly omnichannel world
The restaurant industry has been thrust into a new omnichannel reality that’s upended not only the dining experience, but the tactics marketers use to drive…
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Freebirds taps Qu to create 'seamless customer experience'
September 9, 2021
Freebirds World Burritos is deploying the Qu unified omnichannel ordering platform at its 55 restaurants, making it easier and faster for guests to place…
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Mongolian Concepts snags former Jimmy John's CEO to lead brands
September 9, 2021
Mongolian Concepts, which owns Genghis Grill, FlatTop Grill and Bd's Mongolian Grill, has hired Gregg Majewski, former Jimmy John's CEO, as its CEO.
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How Does Dual SIM Work? Expand Network Options Improving Uptime
A wireless cellular router generates connectivity to the internet utilizing a modem embedded in the router through a SIM card that connects to an assigned…
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Taffer's Tavern opening 1st Boston area location
September 9, 2021
Taffer's Tavern, a full-service tavern concept founded and developed by hospitality expert and "Bar Rescue" host Jon Taffer, will open its first Boston area…
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Chicken Salad Chick opening 20th Texas location
September 9, 2021
Chicken Salad Chick will open next week in Midlothian, Texas, marking the chain's 20th location in the Lone Star State, according to a company press release.
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Teriyaki Madness opening 6th Houston location
September 9, 2021
Colorado-based Teriyaki Madness and the investment firm, Globofran, are opening a location next month in Houston, marking the city's sixth location and the…
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Got hiring issues? Take 3 tips from DoorDash, Uber
by Sean Behr
Nearly two-thirds (65%) of companies have high volume hiring demands, yet almost seven in 10 are getting fewer candidates applying for jobs this year than last…
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Sweetfin hits up Orange County
September 9, 2021
Sweetfin, a California-inspired poke concept, is opening its 13th unit Saturday in Costa Mesa, which is its first in Orange County, according to a company…
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2 Panera VIPs keynoting Fast Casual Executive Summit 2021
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Very few fast casual brands have been as successful as Panera Bread over the years, and that success is directly linked to its willingness to take risks when…
read nowMOD Pizza taps Becky Mulligan as operations SVP
September 9, 2021
MOD Super Fast Pizza LLC has appointed Becky Mulligan as senior vice president of operations, according to a press release.
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Can 'Chipotle Creator Class' redefine the creator economy?
September 9, 2021
Chipotle Mexican Grill has launched its Creator Class, a program that taps some of its most influential fans to take a creator-first approach to promoting…
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Feds expand Economic Injury Disaster Loan cap, usage options
September 9, 2021
The White House and the U.S. Small Business Administration have overhauled the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program, increasing the loan cap and expanding…
read nowBarSight Releases Free Employee Scheduling Software for Restaurants
New free subscription plan from BarSight Restaurant Systems offers unlimited scheduling for restaurants, with automatic labor forecasting and sales…
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Bangin' Buns opening flagship location
September 8, 2021
Bangin' Buns, a Nashville hot chicken chain founded in California, is opening a flagship location Wednesday in Artesia, California.
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Island Fin Poke opening in Georgia
September 8, 2021
Island Fin Poke, a fast casual restaurant serving Hawaiian build-your-own poke bowls, is opening its first Georgia location later this month in Peachtree City.
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How to build, analyze and transform post-pandemic customer experiences
Fast casual restaurants need to master a hybrid between physical and online services. This need will continue to grow in importance.
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Shake Shack bets on Massachusetts with casino opening
September 8, 2021
Following the openings of its Somerville and Burlington Mall locations earlier this summer, Shake Shack is opening its 11th Massachusetts location Saturday at…
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5 ways tech can control food costs
Restaurants can leverage technology to optimize spending on expenses, directly adding to the profit margin. Here are five tips on how to use technology to…
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