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Sparkfly, Wisely partner on data-driven restaurant loyalty
July 19, 2021
Offer management company, Sparkfly, and restaurant customer intelligence platform, Wisely, have partnered to offer what the companies said are game-changing…
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3 ways technology fueled Meltwich's entry into US market
Ryan Hillis, VP of Revenue for Meltwich Hospitality Group, shares how the 20-unit grilled cheese concept used technology to expand outside Canada.
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Magic Johnson, Ecolab teaming up for #TakeBackYourSocialLife
July 16, 2021
Ecolab, a provider of water, food safety and infection prevention solutions, is teaming up with Magic Johnson to launch the #TakeBackYourSocialLife campaign as…
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How to Keep Your Customers Safe in a Post-Pandemic World
As more Americans get vaccinated and dine-in restrictions lessen, restaurants are preparing for traffic increases.
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Teriyaki Madness' CEO on how food that 'makes you feel like a million' fuels brand growth
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
"No gut bombs." That's part of the brand promise for Teriyaki Madness, along with a pledge to serve customers food that "makes you feel like a million bucks.…
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Former teacher opening Milwaukee's 1st Cheba Hut
July 16, 2021
Milwaukee's first Cheba Hut is opening next week under the direction of local couple Heather Gawlitta and RC Huhn, who decided to open a business when Gawlitta…
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The Habit Burger adding drive-thru location
July 15, 2021
Owned by Yum Brands, The Habit Burger is opening a drive-thru location on July 22 in Richland, California. Located at 2831 Duportail St., the restaurant will…
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Mod snags former Cracker Barrel VP
July 15, 2021
Mod Super Fast Pizza Holdings LLC has named Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's former SVP and CFO, Jill Golder, to its board of directors.
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RFIS 2021 Sponsor Preview: Vert Digital
Vert Digital is the best independent full-stack digital shop on the east coast. Our team of 35+ serves Fortune 1000 calibre consumer-brands like First Watch…
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BurgerFi names finance executive to board of directors
July 15, 2021
BurgerFi International Inc. has appointed Vivian Lopez-Blanco to its board of directors, following the sudden passing of board member Steven Berrard announced…
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Capriotti’s adding 15 locations to Tampa Bay
July 15, 2021
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is adding 15 locations in Tampa Bay, Florida, thanks to a development agreement with Florida locals and franchisees Scott Crawford…
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Pressed Juicery rebrands, expands products, boosts rewards
July 15, 2021
Pressed Juicery is now known as Pressed as the fast casual brand has done a complete rebranding that also includes an expanded menu, updated in-store…
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Are smoothies finally growing up?
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Smoothie brands are adding green veggies, herbs and spices to meet customers' maturing tastes.
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Paris Baguette accelerating path to 1,000 US units
July 14, 2021
Paris Baguette, which has over 4,000 global units with only 100 in the U.S., is ready to accelerate its stateside growth. Although 2020 was a year in which…
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RFIS 2021 Sponsor Preview: Steritech
Safe food is paramount in any food establishment. However, there is also a need to ensure your locations are delivering a consistent customer experience to…
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Core launches Summer of Hope campaign to help foodservice employees
July 14, 2021
Core, a national non-profit, is launching a month-long Summer of Hope campaign to raise $50,000 to help food and beverage employees who have children.
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Q2 sales soar at Tropical Smoothie Cafe
July 14, 2021
Tropical Smoothie Cafe growth is soaring with Q2 same-store sales increasing 42.3% and year-to-date sales up 38%, according to a company press release.
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Farmer Boys opening 100th unit
July 14, 2021
Farmer Boys, a Southern California-based fast casual burger concept, is opening its 100 location next month. The store, 7031 Kimball Ave., in Chino, marks the…
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The Dolly Llama inks first franchise deals
July 14, 2021
The Dolly Llama, a Los Angeles-based waffle and ice cream concept, has signed its first two franchise deals, which will bring one location to Tyler, Texas, as…
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How central kitchens improve restaurants’ bottom line
Central kitchens may improve the guest experience, decrease costs and increase revenue while streamlining operations.
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