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With blistering Q2 for Pie Five, Rave CEO promises leadership changes
February 12, 2020
Promising to beef up leadership in "underperforming areas" of its business, the recently named CEO of double-pizza brand company, Rave Restaurant Group…
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Sweetgreen gets a 'kelping' hand from David Chang
February 12, 2020
Sweetgreen is adding kelp to its menu Thursday via a partnership with Atlantic Sea Farms, the first commercial seaweed farm in the United States.
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Chipotle goes 'Gauc Mode'
February 12, 2020
We've heard of beast mode, but Chipotle is taking it to "Guac Mode," giving free guac to its more than 8.5 million Chipotle Rewards members. To celebrate the…
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PizzaRev to open in Virginia Beach
February 12, 2020
PizzaRev said it will open its first Virginia Beach, Virginia store in March, and this store will also be the first to sport the brand's refreshed look, a news…
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Texas Tech grad transforms shipping container into barbecue biz
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Three months ago, 25-year-old Zach Bergenholtz converted a 45-foot shipping container into a barbecue joint and is now serving more than 2,000 North Dallas…
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RFIS 2020 Sponsor Preview: AyrKing
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
AyrKing is a team of food preparation specialists committed to the idea that quality, consistency and profitability all start at the very beginning, according…
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January traffic climbs at limited-service restaurants
February 11, 2020
Customer transactions at U.S. restaurant chains were up in January, a benefit of milder weather compared to a year ago when extreme weather conditions…
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February 11, 2020
ParTech Inc, a global provider of POS software and integrated technical solutions to the restaurant and retail industries, has added Ready to its Brink…
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Mooyah unveils new look in Alabama
Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes unveiled its remodeled design Monday in Hoover, Alabama.
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Newk's hires former la Madeline operations VP
February 10, 2020
Newk's Eatery has named Joe Pate as its first chief operations officer, a position created to expand the operations team as part its growth plan.
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RFIS 2020 Sponsor Preview: Netsurion
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Netsurion BranchSDO is a comprehensive software-defined branch network solution combining a powerful yet easily-deployed edge appliance and cloud orchestration.
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Greek from Greece lands 31-unit deal
February 10, 2020
Greek from Greece Bakery-Cafe has finalized a deal that will expand its portfolio from 10 to 41 locations. Thirty locations will open in Long Island, New York…
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4 tech trends picking up steam in 2020
Givex COO Graham Campbell explains how restaurant owners can take advantage of upcoming technology trends to maximize sales and profitability.
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Chef Chatter: How Corner Bakery drives menu innovation
Jim Doak, chef and culinary consultant at Corner Bakery Cafe, doesn't think menu innovation needs to be intimidating.
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Restaurant sales robust thanks to warm weather conditions
February 7, 2020
Same-store restaurant sales increased 2.3% in January, the best growth in over four years, and it was all due to mild weather conditions and historic warm…
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Daily Jam jams on via franchising
February 7, 2020
Daily Jam, a fast casual brunch concept, has signed its first franchise agreement, a 10-unit deal in Michigan with Motor City Jam, an entity under the family…
read nowThe drive-thru experience driving growth for Scooter's Coffee
February 7, 2020
Coffee drinkers are using the drive-thru more than ever, according to a Statista report that said drive-thru coffee orders have increased over the past five…
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Your Pie launches cauliflower keto crust
February 7, 2020
Keto diet adherents got a new friend in the pizza kitchen this week when Georgia-based Your Pie said it is launching a keto-friendly cauliflower crust across…
read nowCoreLife Eatery hires marketing VP
February 6, 2020
CoreLife Eatery, a fast casual restaurant featuring scratch-made fare, has named Julia Baker as its vice president of marketing.
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Chicken Salad Chick opening in Baton Rouge
February 6, 2020
Chicken Salad Chick is opening its first location in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Located at 801 Frogmore Dr., the Baton Rouge units marks the brand’s eighth…
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