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Bad February weather proves stormy for restaurant transaction activity
March 11, 2021
Severe weather in many areas of the U.S. in February didn't do much to resuscitate restaurant customer transactions at major chains which were already…
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Did Uber Eats' Super Bowl ad miss the mark?
When Willy Solis, an Uber Eats driver from Denton, Texas, saw the company's $5.5 million commercial on Super Bowl night, he thought it was "kind of disgusting."
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Congress approves $1.9T stimulus bill
March 10, 2021
Congress on Wednesday approved President Biden's $1.9 trillion stimulus package by a vote of 220-211 to provide pandemic aid, one of the largest federal aid…
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Atmosphere Adds First Media’s Blossom as Partner Channel
Blossom features as a dedicated channel on Atmosphere’s streaming service for businesses. Reaching 15 million viewers per month out-of-home.
read nowAI-driven, text-to-order solution now available via HungerRush
March 10, 2021
HungerRush, a restaurant management system provider, has launched its AI-driven text-to-order solution — HungerRush TextAI — to help restaurant chains drive…
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Veggie Grill founders launch plant-based burger joint
by Pat Shea — Editor, NetworldMedia
Stand-Up Burgers serves up plant-based burgers while doing good in the community.
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Friends buy 21-unit sandwich franchise
March 10, 2021
Five friends — Brian Bergen, Timm Heller, Todd Mancusi, Tony Mancusi and Chris Gentilli — have purchased Milio's Sandwiches, a 21-unit franchise headquartered…
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Pizza Guys to open second San Jose location
March 10, 2021
Pizza Guys not only knows the way to San Jose, as the old song goes, but is beating a path to the mid-California city, marking the brand's fourth location in…
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Mountain Mike's lights up Sunnyvale, California
March 10, 2021
Rapidly expanding West Coast pizza chain, Mountain Mike's is opening its first Sunnyvale, California, store on East El Camino Real in Santa Clara County…
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How Famous Dave's fueled growth during pandemic
Famous Dave's Chief Operating Officer Al Hank discusses why the nearly 130-unit chain has been focusing on off-premise service since 2017 and how that strategy…
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El Pollo Loco begins store remodel with 3 restaurants
March 10, 2021
El Pollo Loco, a Costa Mesa, California-based fire-grilled chicken chain, has begun its design relaunch unveiling the first three of more than 300 restaurants…
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Habit Burger continuing Arizona expansion
March 10, 2021
California-based The Habit Burger Grill is opening Wednesday in Mesa, Arizona, according to a company press release.
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FAT Brands entering African market
March 9, 2021
FAT Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger, Buffalo's Express and seven other restaurant concepts, has signed a deal to bring five co-branded Fatburger and…
read nowCardlytics acquires Dosh
March 9, 2021
Cardlytics, a digital advertising platform, has acquired Dosh, a cash-back offers platform. Previously announced on March 1, the acquisition will combine the…
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Hero Brands investing in Island Poke
March 9, 2021
UK-based Island Poke has secured an investment from Hero Brands, which owns German Doner Kebab and Choppaluna, to help it accelerate growth, according to a…
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Chipotle rolling out quesadillas
March 9, 2021
Chipotle Mexican Grill is introducing a Hand-Crafted Quesadilla Thurday but as a digital-only menu item.
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FastCasual reveals 2021's '20 Brands to Watch'
March 9, 2021
Being the new kid on the restaurant block is always scary, but few would argue that moving in during a global pandemic would be terrifying. After all, there…
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Celebrating International Women's Day: Dickey's, Jack In The Box, Blaze among leaders featured
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Female execs, including leaders from Dickey's, Freddy's, Jack in the box and Blaze, talk about how they've handled discrimination and what they want Gen Z to…
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BurgerFi's debuts SWAG in what may soon be the spicy burger war
March 9, 2021
After launching its Spicy Fi'ed Chicken Sandwich during the spicy chicken sandwich wars, BurgerFi is upping the ante and ready to do battle in another sandwich…
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Dog Haus announces Glendora location
March 9, 2021
Dog Haus, a gourmet hot dog chain based in Pasedena, California, is opening a restaurant in Glendora, California on March 20. Located at 905 E. Arrow Hwy.…
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