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Killer Burger adding hometown location
September 8, 2021
Portland-based Killer Burger is adding a location Wednesday to its hometown, marking its fifth Portland city location. Opening in the Slabtown neighborhood at…
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Digital marketing proves key as QSRs 're-get' to know customers
Creative brand marketing, especially digital advertisements, will be among the most important promotional tools QSRs can leverage as consumers return to their…
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Re-Engagement Campaigns as an Applicant Sourcing Strategy
Rethink your applicant sourcing strategies with our guide on re-engagement campaigns! It's a quick, easy, and effective strategy for finding new employees.
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Munchie Magic revenues hit record high in August
September 7, 2021
Baristas Coffee Company/Munchie Magic revenues in August, from its Munchie Magic restaurants offering Ben & Jerry's ice cream, beer, wine, hard alcohol…
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Smashburger, Big Chicken, Focus Brands reveal how to futureproof kitchens
September 7, 2021
As retail space becomes more expensive, restaurants are trying to operate in smaller footprints, which means it's time to reassess ideas surrounding cooking…
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FAT Brands sets sights on Middle East expansion
September 7, 2021
FAT Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger, Johnny Rockets, Round Table Pizza, Great American Cookies, Marble Slab Creamery and nine other restaurant…
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Captain D's opening 3rd Mississippi unit
September 3, 2021
Captain D's is opening its third Mississippi store Tuesday in Starkville at 812 Highway 12 West.
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Pumpkin spice boosting sales at Dunkin', Starbucks
September 3, 2021
It's officially September and that means pumpkin spice everything is back at QSRs and fast-casual restaurants. Both Starbucks and Dunkin' are enjoying an…
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Shaq taps restaurant pros to triple-team chicken chain competition
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Shaquille O'Neal, Big Chicken CEO Josh Halpern and Chef and Co-owner Matt Silverman join Fast Casual's Cherryh Cansler for an exclusive interview about the…
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Presto introduces automated speech recognition for restaurants
September 2, 2021
Presto, a provider of restaurant technologies, has launched Presto Voice to automate speech recognition for restaurants, including kiosks, according to a press…
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Farmer Boys to celebrate grand opening with high school fundraiser
September 2, 2021
Farmer Boys will celebrate the grand opening of its first Arizona location with an all day fundraiser benefiting Highland High School on Sept. 25, according to…
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Velvet Taco plans to add 14 locations
September 2, 2021
Velvet Taco, a Dallas-based chain serving tacos with international flare, plans to open at least 14 locations by the end of 2022, according to a company press…
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Biscuitville adds 2 executives to Virginia, North Carolina locations
September 2, 2021
Biscuitville Fresh Southern, known for authentic fresh-made biscuits, has added restaurant industry veterans Charles Miller and Omar Velagic as region coaches…
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September 2, 2021
Dog Haus has announced that the company is preparing for nationwide expansion as four current franchisees — Manish Patel, Andi and Damon Ott, Nathan Johnson…
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Don’t miss ‘Phygital: Where Physical and Digital Intersect’
The Self-Service Innovation Summit, being held Dec. 14-16 in Hollywood, Florida, will explore 'Phygital: Where Physical and Digital Intersect,' in a panel talk…
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Apex teams with Welbilt on automated pickup foodservice solutions
September 1, 2021
Apex Order Pickup Solutions, a provider of self-serve automated pickup solutions for foodservice, retail and B2B e-commerce, and Welbilt Inc., a provider of…
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Island Poké opening 2 London stores, more expansion ahead
September 1, 2021
Island Poké, a chain featuring house bowls and a variety of build-your-own menu items, is ramping up plans to bring its fresh Pacific flavors to more areas in…
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Fat Brands acquires sports lodge chain Twin Peaks
September 1, 2021
Fat Brands, a global restaurant franchising company, has acquired Twin Peaks, a chain of sports lodges known for scratch-made food and draft beers, from…
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PizzaRev acquired by Amergent Hospitality Group
September 1, 2021
Amergent Hospitality Group Inc., operator and franchisor of multiple nationally-recognized restaurant brands, has acquired fast casual concept PizzaRev.
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Wags Capital acquires Dirty Bird Fried Chxx with $20M investment
September 1, 2021
The McHenry Group, a restaurant group focused on experiential concept creation, has sold the majority of Dirty Bird Fried Chxx to Wags Capital, an industry…
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