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P F Chang's enters limited-service realm with first to-go store
February 3, 2020
P.F. Chang's can now count itself among limited-service brand's competitors by today opening its first P.F. Chang's To Go location at 11 a.m. local time in…
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RFIS 2020 Sponsor Preview: ItsaCheckmate
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
ItsaCheckmate provides true end-to-end integration between the restaurant's POS system and over 100 third-party delivery and ordering platforms, such as…
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RFIS 2020 Sponsor Preview: Deel
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
DEEL Media, founded in 2009 to deploy and manage complex turnkey digital menu board solutions, has a team of experts and artists who take client success…
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read nowHow self-service ordering kiosks are transforming QSRs
While the QSR experience is typically quite simple, the introduction of more advanced technology -- namely self-service food ordering kiosks -- over the course…
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Delivery-only wing concept launches in time for Super Bowl
January 31, 2020
Americans will eat 1.38 billion chicken wings this Super Bowl Sunday, and Robert Earl, founder of Virtual Dining Concepts, is getting a piece of that action by…
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Dog Has collaborates with Michelin-starred chefs
January 31, 2020
Dog Haus is bringing in the culinary expertise of Michelin-starred chefs for its Chef Collaboration Series, a program that taps guest chefs to create…
read nowFresh Brothers names veteran leader as CEO
January 31, 2020
Los Angeles-based Fresh Brothers pizza has named former CiCi's and Round Table executive Geoffrey Goodman as its new CEO. The brand said in a news release that…
read nowFired Pie fires up new concept store
January 31, 2020
Fired Pie is opening a new concept store this morning on West Northern Avenue in Phoenix, Arizona, that the brand said is designed for its increasingly…
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Starbucks adds 33 markets to delivery route
January 31, 2020
Starbucks and Uber Eats have added 33 markets to its delivery program, making the service available in 49 markets across 29 U.S. states. New cities…
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Kisses From Italy signs California franchise deal
January 31, 2020
Following the opening of its first international location in Bari, Italy, Kisses from Italy Inc. is continuing expansion plans with its first California…
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Fast casual in it to win it on Super Bowl Sunday
Restaurant brands are gearing up for the big game with specials and LTOs.
read nowSnap Kitchen debuts free shipping, Whole Foods Market launch
January 31, 2020
Snap Kitchen is launching free ground shipping across 38 states and debuting its chef-prepared meals in dozens of Whole Foods Market stores across Louisiana…
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Starbucks goes all in on AI-enabled espresso machines
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Starbucks is rolling out 4,000 AI-enabled espresso machines.
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National Restaurant Association applauds US trade deal with Canada, Mexico
January 30, 2020
U.S. President Donald Trump signed a trade deal Wednesday that replaces 1994's North American Free Trade Agreement. The pact — known as the U.S. Mexico Canada…
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Dillas Quesadillas founder on the value of following 'Jennifer' while feeding the 'Gator'
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Dillas Quesadillas founder, Kyle Gordon, comes off as the kind of laid-back guy you'd have a beer with. But don't let looks deceive:This one-time college kid…
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Chipotle takes another step toward helping young farmers
January 29, 2020
Chipotle Mexican Grill has rolled out the second phase of its mission to help young farmers succeed in America. The Chipotle Aluminaries Project 2.0…
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Why you should follow these 3 basic operations strategies in your restaurant
by Josh Knapp — iRetail Key Account Manager, Advantech
With the rise of convenience-driven technologies, labor challenges and an increasingly informed consumer population, there are new hurdles which fast casual…
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70% of your customers visit once and never return—here’s how to win them back
It’s been said time and time again—turning a first time visitor into a loyal customer is the ultimate win for any business.
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Can a robot become the ultimate burger 'Creator?'
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
San Francisco's Creator is the first fast casual restaurant to automate a composed dish — i.e. not a bowl of ingredients — from start to finish.
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Starbucks pulls back on guidance increase as China outbreak forces store closures
January 29, 2020
Starbucks Corp. reported fiscal first-quarter earnings that beat expectations, however, warned that the ongoing coronavirus spread in China is forcing it to…
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