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Can restaurant marketing be fixed?
September 23, 2021
Traditional marketing doesn't work like it used to.
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Former Pieology CEO takes lead role at Marugame Udon
September 22, 2021
Japan-based Marugame Udon has named Gregg Imamoto, the former CEO of Pieology, as CEO of U.S. operations, according to a company press release.
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Greek from Greece opens 5th New York location
September 22, 2021
Greek from Greece (gfg) Café, an authentic Greek fast casual concept, recently opened its fifth New York location — and 27th overall — at 100 Purchase Street…
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Chicken Salad Chick plans to hatch 50 Midwest locations
September 22, 2021
Chicken Salad Chick, a Southern inspired, fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, plans to add 50 locations across the Midwest over the next four years…
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California Tortilla launches partnership with CORE
September 22, 2021
California Tortilla, a fast casual Mexican chain known to fans as CalTort, has launched a fundraising initiative in support of Children of Restaurant…
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Franchise experts offer insight, best practices for attaining success
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Four franchise industry leaders shared tips, insight and best practices for achieving success as a franchise and franchisee at the 2021 Restaurant Franchising…
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Savi Provisions hitting Atlanta's Northside
September 22, 2021
Savi Provisions, known for locally-sourced gourmet and organic food, wines and spirits, plans to continue expansion with a location in the Post Riverside…
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Saxton Group has 'The Moves Like 'Jaggers'
September 21, 2021
Texas Roadhouse Inc. has signed its first franchise development agreement for Jaggers, its fast casual concept, with The Saxton Group, a Dallas-based brand…
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Rave Restaurant sales, earnings stay on growth path
September 21, 2021
Rave Restaurant Group posted its fifth consecutive quarter of positive sales and earnings for Q4 ended June 27, 2021, according to a earnings report.
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U.S. restaurants continue gradual recovery, dine-in still down
September 21, 2021
Despite inclement weather and the delta variant spread, consumer online and physical restaurant visits continue to recover from last year's steep declines.
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Chipotle adds brisket LTO
September 21, 2021
Chipotle Mexican Grill has added Smoked Brisket to U.S. and Canadian restaurants for a limited time.
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Ono Hawaiian upgrades website
September 21, 2021
As part of its technology initiative to improve its digital experience, Ono Hawaiian BBQ has overhauled its website.
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Oklahoma welcomes 10th Slim Chickens unit
September 21, 2021
Fayetteville, Arkansas-based Slim Chickens is opening its 10th Oklahoma store at 6731 NW Cache Road in Lawton.
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Retailers challenged by ‘ghosting’ employees
September 21, 2021
The advent and continuation of the coronavirus has made hiring and retaining employees a tough challenge for all businesses big and small, and now a new trend…
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4 ways tech can cut labor costs
A healthy restaurant profit margin is dependent on controlling key expenses such as food and labor costs. Today's restaurant technology tools can help optimize…
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Rubio's hiring 1,000 workers
September 20, 2021
In hopes of filling 1,000 jobs, Rubio's Coastal Grill is planning a company-wide hiring event Wednesday in California, Arizona and Nevada. Applicants may visit…
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Drake invests in Dave's Hot Chicken
September 20, 2021
Multiplatinum recording artist Drake is the latest to invest in Dave's Hot Chicken, a parking lot pop-up concept founded in Los Angeles in 2017.
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Noodles & Co testing 2nd ghost kitchen
September 20, 2021
After rolling out its first ghost kitchen in May in Chicago, Noodles & Company is adding a second ghost kitchen in San Jose.
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Crazy Pita bets on franchising
September 20, 2021
Las Vegas-based Crazy Pita Rotisserie & Grill, a Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant with a Moroccan-themed menu, has rolled out a national franchise…
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Wing Boss debuts standalone kitchen
September 20, 2021
Wing Boss, created by Dallas-based Dickey's Restaurant Brands as a ghost kitchen brand, is expanding beyond e-commerce with its first brick-and-mortar location…
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