News & Media
How a 'slow-sip' of Maker's can make life better for restaurant workers
November 25, 2020
Sitting back with some good ol' Kentucky sippin' whiskey may not seem like a plausible way to help much of anyone but yourself, but Kentucky bourbon maker…
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College student-founded seafood boil concept seeks franchisees
November 24, 2020
What started as a last-minute college project of a student who spent more time surfing than studying is now looking to expand its one-of-a-kind franchise…
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Fazoli's offering daily pay to hourly workers
November 24, 2020
Fazoli's hourly restaurant team members no longer have to wait until pay day to access and spend their earnings. The Lexington, Kentucky brand has teamed up…
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Saladworks opens inside Kroger
November 24, 2020
Saladworks has debuted its first Kroger grocery store location, opening on Nov. 20 in Cincinnati on Beechmont Avenue.
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LA banning outdoor dining
November 24, 2020
Los Angeles County, which is home to over 10 million people, is banning outdoor dining for at least three weeks as a way to protect people from spreading…
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Paciugo Gelato drops cocoa bombs
November 24, 2020
Known for its Italian-style artisanal gelato, Paciugo Gelato Caffe is now offering handmade cocoa bombs that melt and release cocoa and marshmallows when hot…
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Report: Restaurant guests want loyalty programs, online ordering
November 23, 2020
A hefty majority of restaurant goers, 93 million, would spend more in a restaurant offering loyalty and online ordering, according to a Paytronix Systems, Inc.
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Screens and real-time data: A killer combo for enhancing operations
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Bob Michelson, president at UPshow, reveals how brands can boost employee productivity, increase staff engagement/retention and achieve operational excellence.
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Smashburger president reveals 5 ways to become 'pandemic positive'
Carl Bachmann, president at Smashburger, discusses how his strategic five-point plan helped the brand increase sales, despite years of declining revenue.
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Pandemic won't stop Main Squeeze from expanding
November 20, 2020
Despite the pandemic, New Orleans-based Main Squeeze Juice Co. is capping a year of record growth.
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Peet's Coffee teams up with 49ers on 'Faithful Blend'
November 20, 2020
Peet's Coffee and the San Francisco 49ers have teamed up to promote the chain's Faithful Blend. Crafted by Peet's, it embodies the same confidence, strength…
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Torchy's Tacos adds investors to fuel growth
November 20, 2020
Austin-based Torchy's Tacos is leveraging several new investors to help it more than double its footprint by entering 10 states over the next four years…
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6 ways to promote your restaurant on TikTok
Here are six ideas for how to harness the power of TikTok to market your restaurant, no matter where you are located, the size of your team or the type of food…
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Bonchon launching redesign, moving HQ to Dallas
November 20, 2020
New York City's Bonchon, which serves Korean fried chicken, is moving its headquarters by Jan. 1, 2021, to Dallas.
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The Habit opening in Pasadena
November 20, 2020
The Habit Burger Grill, a California-based restaurant company owned by YUM Brands, is opening a location Monday in South Pasadena at 901 Fair Oaks Ave.
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Ike's to hit 100 units by 2022
November 19, 2020
Ike's Love & Sandwiches, based in San Francisco, has signed leases to open three Southern California locations early next year in Del Mar, El Segundo and…
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GoTab offering contactless capabilities
November 19, 2020
GoTab, a restaurant commerce platform, is offering free activations and 24-hour guaranteed setup to companies wanting to add contactless options, including…
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El Pollo Loco launches design upgrades
November 19, 2020
El Pollo Loco Inc. has rolled out more modern and artistic design choices for packaging, in-store merchandising and gift cards, according to a company press…
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Fazoli's landing in DFW
November 19, 2020
Fazoli's, based in Lexington, Kentucky, will serve its Italian dishes to customers in Dallas-Fort Worth thanks to a three-unit deal with multi-unit franchisee…
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Cellular Networks Driving New Retail Business Models
Advances in technology are empowering businesses to provide products and services when, where, and how consumers expect them. Connected retail is driving new…
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