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Rapid Fired Pizza, Hot Head Burritos move omnichannel ordering platforms to Qu
April 23, 2021
Rapid Fired Pizza and Hot Head Burritos, Dayton, Ohio-based fast casual chains with more than 120 locations, have selected Qu Beyond to deliver their…
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I Heart Mac & Cheese inks 12 franchise agreements
April 23, 2021
Florida-based I Heart Mac & Cheese has signed 12 franchise agreements with seven new franchisees throughout the first quarter of 2021. In addition, the…
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Corbett's Burgers & Soda Shop expands franchise opportunities
April 23, 2021
Corbett's Burgers & Soda Bar in Cary, North Carolina, is launching a national search for franchisees.
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El Pollo Loco expanding Texas footprint
April 23, 2021
California-based El Pollo Loco Inc., which has 31 restaurants in Texas, is seeking franchisees to help it enter the state's markets of El Paso, Lubbock, Corpus…
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Stan's Donuts & Coffee brings back summer menu
April 23, 2021
Stan's Donuts & Coffee, a Chicago-based donut shop, is offering fans a taste of summer with a line of new drinks, including the Red Velvet Frozen Hot…
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What is PAR level? How to Calculate Your Par Levels in Your Restaurant
Inventory control and management is a tedious, never-ending task in the food service industry. Finding the right methods for tasks like calculating PAR levels…
read nowAtmosphere Closes $25 Million Series B Investment from Valor Equity Partners
Atmosphere, the worldwide leader in streaming TV for businesses announced today a $25 million Series B investment from Valor Equity Partners.
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Honeybee Burger: A plant-based burger with passion
by Pat Shea — Editor, NetworldMedia
Fast Casual spoke with Adam Weiss from Honeybee Burger and Virtuous Foods on plant-based products and embracing inclusivity in this emerging market.
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Chicken Salad Chick hatches franchise plans for Virginia
April 22, 2021
Chicken Salad Chick is targeting the state of Virginia for franchise growth, aiming to open six locations via franchise partnerships over the next two years.
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Brunch comes in a burger at The Habit Burger Grill
April 22, 2021
Who says brunch has to wait for the weekend? Thanks to the Habit Burger Grill's latest addition to its menu, The Brunch Charburger, customers can brunch any…
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Chipotle squashes Q1 predictions
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
April 21, 2021
It's good to be in the burrito game these days as long as your digital playbook is just as strong. It's a strategy Chipotle seems to have under control…
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Happy Joe’s waiving franchise fees to attract first-time owners
April 21, 2021
Iowa-based Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream, which hired Tom Sacco as CEO and president last year, has launched major expansion efforts, opening two…
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Outer Banks Boil brings seafood fun to Virginia Beach
April 21, 2021
Grab the melted butter and lobster bib — North Carolina-based Outer Banks Boil Company — a takeout and catering franchise specializing in seafood boils, is…
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Middleby to acquire Welbilt for $2.9B
April 21, 2021
The Middleby Corp. has agreed to acquire Welbilt, Inc. in an all-stock transaction, enhancing the Middleby commercial foodservice platform with additional…
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Gordon Ramsay launching fast casual at Orlando's Icon Park
April 21, 2021
Renowned Chef Gordon Ramsay is bringing a fast casual fish and chips restaurant to Icon Park in Orlando come August.
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Aloha Poke lands Texas-sized deal in Houston
April 21, 2021
Aloha Poke Co. is entering Texas with an 11-unit deal for the Houston area, which nearly doubles its total franchise locations and leads a long-term…
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Fast casuals embrace 'Earth Day' with traffic-increasing deals
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Whether it's creating menu items with lower-carbon footprints or making donations to save marine wildlife, a variety of restaurant execs are doing what they…
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Sajj Mediterranean teams with Local Kitchens to grow customer base
April 21, 2021
Sajj Mediterranean is partnering with Local Kitchens, a digital food hall, to launch a "Sajj Kitchen" concept in Cupertino, California.
read nowFocus Brands shakes up leadership team
April 20, 2021
Focus Brands — the parent company of Auntie Anne's, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, Moe's Southwest Grill, McAlister's Deli and Schlotzsky's — has added three…
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Main Squeeze focuses on home turf growth
April 20, 2021
Main Squeeze Juice Co. is expanding in its home state this month when it opens at 5808 Magazine St., which is blocks away from its headquarters, according to a…
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