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Pho Hoa Noodle Soup adding two Cali units
December 16, 2019
Pho Hoa Noodle Soup, a U.S.-based Vietnamese food franchise, is opening two California locations through a franchise deal with Silicon Valley Restaurant Group.
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Veggie Grill makes New York City debut
December 16, 2019
Veggie Grill opened its first New York City location Friday at 12 W. 23rd St., in the Flatiron District. As Veggie Grill's 37th location, this marks the…
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El Pollo Loco paints the (home)town red...yellow... blue...
December 16, 2019
In the brand's ongoing efforts to celebrate and spread the many facets of the Hispanic culture, El Pollo Loco has commissioned a series of murals on its Los…
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Jimmy John's buying Hawaii resident free house in Oklahoma
December 16, 2019
Jimmy John's has chosen a Honolulu resident as the winner of its "Home in the Zone" contest, which awarded one super fan a home inside a Jimmy John's delivery…
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Urban Plates opening in Long Beach
December 16, 2019
Urban Plates opened Monday at 2ND & PCH in California — Long Beach's waterfront retail and dining development. The 5,138-square-foot restaurant offers…
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Stop delivery from becoming so trashy
Restaurants have a unique opportunity to not only take advantage of the growing delivery market, but they also have the opportunity to appeal to eco-conscious…
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Barberitos taps ESPN broadcaster, former NFL player as brand ambassador
December 13, 2019
Barberitos, a fast casual burrito restaurant with 50 locations across the Southeast, has tapped ESPN broadcaster and former NFL player David Pollack as…
read nowTarka opening 9th unit
December 13, 2019
Tarka Indian Kitchen, based in Austin, is opening its third Houston restaurant and 9th overall in mid-January. Located at 3701 S. Shepherd Dr., the restaurant…
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Newk's reveals new digs
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
After polling guests to learn what they wanted in their hometown Newk's, the brand has revealed its makeover in Jackson, Mississippi.
read nowBlaze adds 2 more to Dallas
December 13, 2019
Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza has signed its fourth deal this year to develop units in Dallas, Texas, this time with husband and wife duo, Tony and Marina Petro. The…
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Coolgreens opening in Omaha
December 12, 2019
Coolgreens is opening two units next year in Omaha. Located at 18990 West Center in Loveland Center and 3618 S. Farnum St. in the Blackstone District, the…
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Why Florida fast casual brand doubled down on mobile marketing
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
By implementing a mobile proximity marketing strategy, EVOS Restaurants in Florida saw a 9% lift in sales and increased website visits by over 110%.
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How Cousins Subs CEO knew it was time for $8M rebrand
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Cousins CEO Christine Specht reveals how she knew it was time for an $8 million rebrand and how those changes have lead to huge increases in AUVs and…
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Does your brand have what it takes to make the 2020 Fast Casual Top 100?
Nominations for the Top 100 and the Excellence in Food Safety awards close Jan. 17.
read nowClean Juice expands into catering using Chowly/ezCater services
December 11, 2019
Clean Juice, a USDA-certified organic juice bar franchise, will be offering catering at all its locations, thanks to a partnership between Chowly, a restaurant…
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Thanksgiving leaves restaurants with little to be thankful for
December 11, 2019
U.S. restaurant transactions for Thanksgiving week were down 7% compared to the same week last year when the holiday was a week earlier, according to The NPD…
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Artichoke Basille's Pizza opens location in Hartford
December 11, 2019
Artichoke Basille's Pizza, a New York-based fast casual concept, has opened a location in downtown Hartford, Connecticut. This restaurant will offer a full bar…
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IHOP flips for fast casual
December 11, 2019
IHOP Restaurants is getting into the fast casual market with its latest concept, Flip'd, opening in April in Atlanta with additional sites in New York City…
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'Have Yourself a Lawsuit Free Little Christmas'
Attorney Emily N. Litzinger offers tips for avoiding employee problems during the holidays.
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