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Dickey's opening in Pakistan
February 21, 2020
Dallas-based Dickey's Barbecue Pit is expanding to Pakistan via a franchise deal with A.J. Corporation. The first location will open later this year in…
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Mamoun's Falafel opening 4th Jersey store
February 21, 2020
Middle Eastern fast casual Mamoun's Falafel is opening another New Jersey location, this time in Paramus.
read nowFocus Brands names former Hilton EVP new CEO
February 20, 2020
Multi QSR brand parent company Focus Brands today announced that former Hilton Worldwide EVP Jim Holthouser will be the foodservice company's new CEO. He…
read nowThe Italian Place launches franchising initiative
February 20, 2020
The Italian Place, a fast casual in Alexandria, Virginia, has begun a franchising initiative to expand its business. The fast casual has been serving the…
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Brendan Mauri tapped as Rusty Taco president
February 20, 2020
Inspire Brands has named Brendan Mauri president of Rusty Taco.
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DoorDash, Grubhub, Uber Eats in tight food delivery competition
February 20, 2020
The restaurant food delivery business is a wide open competition, with more than half of consumers that use these services using multiple apps at the same…
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Fazoli's secures 2-unit North Carolina franchise deal
February 19, 2020
Fazoli's, based in Lexington, Kentucky, is bringing more of its Italian dishes to North Carolina via a deal with Jeff Milliken to open in Shallotte and…
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Former Dallas Cowboy opening Smoothie Factory Juice Bar
February 19, 2020
Former Dallas Cowboys player Charlie Williams and his wife, Sharonda, are getting into the smoothie business. The couple is opening a Smoothie Factory Juice…
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WorkJam buys staffing platform Forge
February 19, 2020
Digital workplace solutions provider WorkJam is acquiring Forge, an on-demand staffing platform, according to a press release. The move will help WorkJam…
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Earl of Sandwich spreads to Canada
February 19, 2020
Earl of Sandwich has opened its first location in Canada in Winnipeg at 7-515 Sterling Lyon Pkwy.
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Curry Up Now hits Utah
February 19, 2020
Curry Up Now is opening its first Utah restaurant Feb. 28, at 1076 Fort Union Blvd. in Midvale, marking the brand's 11th location.
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Champion boxer, NFL player hosting Ike's Love & Sandwiches event
February 19, 2020
World champion boxer Andre Ward and NFL player Marshawn Lynch will host a special event Feb. 20 at Ike's Love & Sandwiches latest store at the University…
read nowWingstop shares dip after Q4 earnings miss estimates
February 19, 2020
Shares of Wingstop Inc. fell Wednesday morning afer the restaurant missed earnings estimates during its fiscal fourth quarter.
read nowChallenges Facing Restaurants in 2020
Restaurants are up against more than ever. While margins are as thin as always, labor, food, regulations and competition continue to rise. But restaurants also…
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I Heart Mac & Cheese launches mobile app
February 18, 2020
I Heart Mac & Cheese, a fast casual concept specializing in customizable, made-to-order macaroni and cheese bowls and grilled cheese sandwiches, has…
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Pokeworks adding 30 locations by year's end
February 18, 2020
Pokeworks is riding into 2020 on the momentum of opening 20 units last year, which took its total count of restaurants to 46 with 130 in development. It's…
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Capriotti's to hit 500 units by 2025
February 18, 2020
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop ended 2019 with massive expansion and menu innovation. On top of expanding into 28 markets and adding 24 franchise partners to its…
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Chipotle goes all in for hockey
February 18, 2020
Chipotle Mexican Grill is treating hockey fans to freebies Friday with its "Wear Your Hockey Jersey" program. Fans dressed in their fave hockey jerseys can…
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Why customers are investing in this NYC smoothie franchise
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
While most restaurant brands rely on private equity investors and VC firms to raise capital, Pure Green Founder Ross Franklin is taking his cause to the people…
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