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Ziggi's Coffee signs deal for 80th location
January 5, 2021
Ziggi's Coffee has signed its 80th franchise agreement and will soon bring the drive-thru coffee concept to Centennial, Colorado. The company's latest…
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Shakey's Pizza creators launch virtual chicken concept
January 5, 2021
The creators of Shakey's Pizza in Los Angeles have developed Mojos&, a delivery-only brand specializing in premium fried chicken and its proprietary "Mojo…
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Schlotzsky’s testing 2 drive-thru formats
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Schlotzsky's has designed two drive-thru models to focus heavily on off-premise orders.
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Shake Shack launches Korean-style chicken sandwich
January 5, 2021
Drawing inspiration from South Korean flavors, ingredients and techniques, Shake Shack has added Korean-style fried chicken to the menu. Available through…
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El Pollo Loco, Yogurtland, Barberitos launch resolution-inspired LTOs
January 5, 2021
California-based fast casuals — Yogurtland and El Pollo Loco — as well as Georgia-based Barberitos have created limited-time offers to help customers keep…
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Ooh la la: Fat Brands going to Paris
January 5, 2021
FAT Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger and eight other restaurant concepts, is planting a flag in France via a multi-unit development deal with BGH…
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Cheba Hut's in-app game leads to 50% increase in downloads
January 4, 2021
Colorado-based Cheba Hut is getting high on app downloads.
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Wahlburgers signs Australia, New Zealand deal
January 4, 2021
Wahlburgers, a Boston-based restaurant founded by brothers Mark, Donnie and Chef Paul Wahlberg, is expanding its international footprint with a franchise…
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January 4, 2021
Oklahoma City-based CFS Brands has completed the acquisition of AyrKing, a food preparation equipment company. Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Louisville…
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Viva Chicken opening in South Carolina
January 4, 2021
Viva Chicken, a fast casual Peruvian rotisserie joint, is expanding to South Carolina, officially signing the first of two leases for Greenville-area locations.
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Pepsi generating $100M in sales for Black-owned restaurants
January 4, 2021
In hopes of raising at least $100 million in sales for Black-owned restaurants over the next five years, PepsiCo has launched Dig In, a multi-year platform…
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Island Fin Poke adding to DC presence
January 4, 2021
Island Fin Poke Co. is strengthening its presence in the Washington D.C. area with a unit opening this month in Falls Church at the Idylwood Shopping Center at…
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Contactless ordering forcing restaurants to adopt 9 tech strategies in 2021
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Contactless ordering is not only here to stay but is forcing restaurants to embrace nine specific technologies and strategies.
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Why NYC's Sweet Chick rebranded to fast casual concept
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Sweet Chick, a full-service brand created seven years ago in Brooklyn by New York native, restaurateur and entrepreneur John Seymour, has a new name and has…
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Investing in change keeps Taziki's in business
December 30, 2020
After an exceedingly difficult year for restaurants across the country, Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe is poised for growth thanks to investments in tech…
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Slim Chickens inks deals for 150 locations in 2020
December 30, 2020
Slim Chickens, which now has 116 locations, spent 2020 inking multi-unit franchise agreements to eventually add 150 units to its portfolio.
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Muscle Maker Grill opening ghost kitchens in Philly
December 30, 2020
Muscle Maker Inc., the parent company of Muscle Maker Grill, Healthy Joe's and MMG Burger Bar, is opening a ghost kitchen in Philadelphia's Fairmount…
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Is your restaurant following these smart standards?
Now, more than ever, fast food managers are looking for ways to serve food safely. The good news is that the rapid development of the Internet of Things is…
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