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Panera SVP: Why having a diverse team grows companies
Karen Kelley, Panera Bread SVP and chief restaurant operations officer, discusses how Panera's investments in talent have made it a brand that attracts both…
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Captain D's launches corporate store in Florida
January 22, 2020
Captain D's is kicking off its 2020 development effort with a corporate store that opened this week in Union Park, Florida.
read nowKura Sushi taps CrunchTime to help grow US presence
January 22, 2020
Kura Sushi USA, a technology-enabled Japanese restaurant concept with 24 units, has tapped CrunchTime Restaurant's Food & Labor Operations Platform to help…
read nowThe Halal Guys expands cloud kitchen portfolio
January 22, 2020
The Halal Guys is focused on expanding via cloud kitchens to boost delivery, pickup and group ordering option.
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Rapid Fired Pizza Launches ‘No Doh No Regrets’ Contest
Rapid Fired Pizza is in the midst of the first contest allowing customers to submit their favorite No Doh pizza recipes for a chance to win free pizza for a…
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Starbucks launches big commitment in sustainability
January 21, 2020
Starbucks is taking a multi-decade strategy to become a resource-positive company focusing on reducing carbon, water and waste by 2030.
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Keto and Paleo Options at Hot Head Burritos
Healthy eating and losing weight are the top of mind for over 50% of Americans and Hot Head Burritos is focused on helping people keep on track. ‘Lil Bowls…
read nowZoup Eatery opens in Bloomfield, Michigan
January 21, 2020
Zoup Eatery is now open for business in the Bloomfield Township, on Woodward Avenue, in Michigan. The store, according to a press release, began servings its…
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Uber sells Uber Eats India business to Zomato
January 21, 2020
Uber Technologies Inc. has sold its Indian food delivery business to Zomato, one of that country's largest app-based food delivery services, according to a…
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Franchising Focus: CEO confident that his Buffalo fries will hit the Spot
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Buffalo Spot CEO Ivan Flores thinks he can change how Americans order wings.
read nowGreek from Greece Bakery-Café, Fournos Theofilos merge
January 20, 2020
Greek from Greece Bakery-Café and Fournos Theofilos have merged under the GFG Bakery-Café brand, a news release said. This month, GFG Bakery-Café plans to…
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Wendy's, Fazoli's franchisee fined $157k for child labor law violations
January 20, 2020
Wendy's and Fazoli's Louisville, Kentucky-based franchisee, Manna Inc., violated child labor mandates by allowing 14- and 15-year-old employees to both work at…
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RFIS 2020 Sponsor Preview: NuArx
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
NuArx's Digital Foundation offers a secure, standardized and flexible network infrastructure funded through PCI compliance to support new technologies and…
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I Heart Mac & Cheese expanding Florida footprint
January 17, 2020
I Heart Mac & Cheese has signed a two-store franchise deal for Orlando, which expands the brand's footprint in the state.
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Ike's CEO: Restaurant ownership is right up there with free dates, snuggling baby animals
Ike Shehadeh, founder of of Ike's Love & Sandwiches, discusses with Tim Tang of Hughes, what sparked him to leave behind his three part-time jobs and open…
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Chipotle scores partnership wtih soccer star Christian Pulisic
January 16, 2020
Chipotle has created a digital-only menu item inspired by U.S. men's soccer star Christian Pulisic, who is now the chain's international ambassador.
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Just Eat rolls out exclusive mobile food delivery with Greggs Bakery in UK
January 16, 2020
Greggs, the largest bakery chain in the U.K., is launching an exclusive partnership with app-based delivery service Just Eat, following a successful trial in…
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C-Speak: Nestlé Professional president preps restaurant pros for year ahead
Restaurant brands often look to culinary & beverage product providers, like Nestlé Professional, when planning LTOs and trying to determine trends for…
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Caribbean-themed fast casual opens in DC
January 16, 2020
Twin brothers Raymond and Aris Compres — whose parents opened a Dominican restaurant, called Los Hermanos, over two decades ago in Washington D.C. — are…
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Should the fast casual industry follow Taco Bell's $100K-salary lead?
Throwing money at a problem may be a step in the right direction as $100K will buy a brand a seasoned professional, but creating a huge pay gap between…
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