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Robotic coffee service machine replaces baristas
December 30, 2020
Patrons at Crown Coffee, a coffee bar in downtown Singapore, can now place orders and be served by an autonomous robot barista named Ella, according to a press…
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Square enables food order, pickup at ski resorts
December 30, 2020
Square, a payment technology provider, is teaming with Powdr, an adventure lifestyle provider, to enable order ahead, pickup and in-seat delivery at nearly a…
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Dog Haus including virtual brands in Chef Collaboration Series
December 29, 2020
Dog Haus is taking its Chef Collaboration Series to the next level with the addition of spin-off creations made exclusively for The Absolute Brands — a…
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Dickey's opens 3 ghost kitchens
December 29, 2020
Dallas-based barbecue franchise, Dickey's Barbecue Pit, opened three ghost kitchen last week in Chicago, Orlando and Oakland, California, respectively…
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Capriotti's inks 12-unit Florida deal
December 29, 2020
Las Vegas-based Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is opening 12 locations in the Miami area over the next decade. Hotel developers and father-son duo, Marco and M.J.
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How innovation drives this fast-growing salad concept
Jerry Eicke, director of Franchise Development for The Salad House, discusses how important influencer culture, technology and overall innovation have been to…
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How restaurant chains can thrive, not just survive, with the right technology foundation
Seizing the opportunities and surmounting the challenges restaurants face will require nimble and cost-effective processes enabled by secure and resilient data…
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Six technology trends to help restaurants rebound in 2021
As this era of unpredictability ensues, the ways in which restaurants work to overcome the pandemic continues to evolve, too. Here are six technology trends…
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Huey Magoo's opens in Mississippi
December 28, 2020
Florida-based Huey Magoo's has opened its first restaurant in Mississippi in McComb, President and CEO Andy Howard said in company press release.
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Chipotle not requiring employee COVID-19 vaccinations
December 28, 2020
Although Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol was strongly encouraging employees to be get COVID-19 vaccinations, it won't be a requirement.
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3 ways restaurants can leverage customer data for more targeted marketing
by Mo Chaar
Restaurants have a range of new resources that offer better, more applicable insights into how customers are engaging with brands.
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FastCasual now accepting nominations for Excellence in Food Safety award
December 23, 2020
As part of the 2021 FastCasual Top 100 Movers & Shakers list, FastCasual and Steritech, a provider of food safety assessments, will honor one brand with…
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Dave's Hot Chicken hits Orange County
December 23, 2020
Southern California-based Dave's Hot Chicken is opening its first Orange County location today at 10832 Warner Ave. in Fountain Valley. Marking the brand's…
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Rubio's exiting from bankruptcy
December 23, 2020
Rubio's Coastal Grill will exit from Chapter 11 by year's with its debt reduced by more than $35 million, now that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District…
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5 ways the vaccine may change restaurant operations
Brody Sweeney, the founder of Camile Thai Kitchen in the UK, predicts how the vaccine will change operations in 2021.
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Shake Shack boosts pay, doling out bonuses
December 22, 2020
As a thank you to employees, Shake Shack has paid out nearly $6 million in additional pay this year, including a holiday bonus that ranges from $250 to $40…
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December 22, 2020
Taffy Nichols, of Erie, Colorado is fulfilling her longtime dream to run her own franchise.
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The 2021 menu battle: Comfort food vs healthier options
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Menu trends experts from Panera Bread, Buffalo Wild Wings, Luna Grill, Culinary Tides, Qdoba and Pure Green predict the coming year's top menu trends.
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Saladworks acquires Garbanzo
December 22, 2020
WOWorks, parent company of Saladworks, has acquired Centennial, Colorado-based Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh as well as Frutta Bowls, a fast casual concept…
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Middleby acquires China-based United Foodservice Equipment Group
December 22, 2020
The Middleby Corp. has acquired Zhuhai Guangdong China based United Foodservice Equipment Group, a design, manufacture and supply of counter top commercial…
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