News & Media
Sweetgreen scooping up Spyce
August 24, 2021
Los Angeles-based Sweetgreen is acquiring Spyce, a Boston-based restaurant company that created Infinite Kitchen, an automated culinary tool designed to…
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Afghan-born founders of Iniburger donating sales to aid Afghanistan crisis
August 24, 2021
IniBurger, a San Francisco Bay area concept founded last year, is donating August and September proceeds to the International Rescue Committee of Northern…
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Roll-Em-Up Taquitos announces 5-unit California deal
August 24, 2021
Roll-Em-Up Taquitos has announced a five-location deal in Orange County, California.
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NRA calls for replenishment of Restaurant Revitalization Fund
August 24, 2021
The National Restaurant Association is calling on Congress to replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, due to concerns over the Delta variant affecting…
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Waba Grill reports highest sales in company history
August 24, 2021
Sales are soaring at WaBa Grill, a healthy rice bowl chain based in Southern California. In fact, Q2 2021 was the top-performing sales quarter in the brand's…
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Pumpkin spice lattes are back — earlier than ever
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
August 24, 2021
Starbucks may lead the way, but fast casuals around the world are still carving out a place for pumpkin-based menu items.
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NCR acquires Foremost Business Systems
August 24, 2021
NCR Corporation has announced the acquisition of Foremost Business Systems, a point-of-sale (POS) and restaurant solutions provider in Minneapolis, according…
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Icee drinks available at Moe's
August 23, 2021
Moe's Southwest Grill customers in Atlanta can now cool down with an ICEE drink, thanks to the chain's partnership with the frozen carbonated beverage provider.
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Tocaya opening in Long Beach
August 23, 2021
Venice, California-based Tocaya Modern Mexican is opening Tuesday in Long Beach within the 2nd Street and PCH shopping center, a social hub and community…
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The Halal Guys drops line of streetwear
August 23, 2021
The Halal Guys has created a streetwear capsule collection featuring outerwear, tees and accessories.
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Daphne's Mediterranean opens in Cali's central valley
August 23, 2021
Daphne's Mediterranean has opened in Fresno, California, at 6733 N. Riverside Dr. #109, marking the chain's first central valley location.
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Nekter opens Texas unit with walk-up window
August 23, 2021
Nekter Juice Bar has opened its first two restaurants in the "Sun City" of El Paso, Texas, at West Towne Marketplace and at Zaragoza Grove on Saturday.
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What Qdoba CEO learned from COVID-19 pivot
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Qdoba CEO Keith Guilbault reveals the strategy behind the brand's pandemic pivot, including setting up a COVID response team, focusing on first-party digital…
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Dutch Bros Coffee files IPO
August 23, 2021
Dutch Bros Inc., which has nearly 500 locations in 11 states, is going public, according to a company press release. Although the number of shares and their…
read nowJollibee deploys temperature monitoring from Digi
August 23, 2021
Jollibee Foods Corp. has deployed digital hazard-analysis-critical-control-point and temperature monitoring solutions from Digi International's SmartSense line…
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Google still top restaurant search tool, false reviews remain challenging
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Managing Editor, Pizza Today
Google users utilize the 'near me' feature when searching for nearby restaurants. But consumers are also using other sites to find dining places and false…
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How to level up and meet the moment
Bob Vergidis, founder and chief vision officer at pointofsale.cloud discusses how in just one year, the COVID experience has moved the restaurant business 1…
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Slim Chickens still hatching across the pond
August 23, 2021
Slim Chickens, which features dine-in and drive-thru service in the better-chicken segment, is adding a location in the United Kingdom at Exeter Cres…
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Dave's Hot Chicken adding 10th LA restaurant
August 20, 2021
Dave's Hot Chicken is adding a 10th location in Los Angeles, where the fast casual chain was created in 2017. Located in the Ladera Heights neighborhood at…
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