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Fast casual LTOs hitting the sweet spot
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Holidays are a time of indulgence, which is why a plethora of fast casual chains from coffee concepts to sandwich joints, have released winter menus inspired…
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Wingstop promotes 2 employees
November 22, 2019
Wingstop Inc. has made Interim CMO Christina Clarke its official chief marketing officer and named Donnie Upshaw its SVP of people. He previously filled the…
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Winter LTOs bring on the heat
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Although the holidays conjure up images of cookies, pies and hot chocolate as featured in Part 1 of our winter menu series, they're also a time for rich, warm…
read nowSlim Chickens expanding in UK
November 21, 2019
Arkansas-based Slim Chickens is opening in Bristol, marking the chain's sixth location in the United Kingdom, according to a company press release.
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Chipotle adds Alexa ordering
November 21, 2019
If your name is Alexa, it's your lucky day. Not only has Chipotle Mexican Grille partnered with Amazon Alexa to allow any customer to order food via delivery…
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Salata launches microsite to drive franchise sales
November 21, 2019
Houston's Salata has launched a microsite to serve as a hub for prospective franchisees in all phases of the franchising journey, from exploring initial…
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Coolgreens rolls out tamper-proof packaging
November 21, 2019
Drivers delivering Coolgreens orders won't be able to sneak a bite, thanks to the tamper-proof packaging the chain rolled out this month.
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5 steps to a successful digital-ordering strategy
The global market for on-demand food delivery is expected to grow 31.76% annually for the next two years, and for brands that don't properly plan for the…
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Dave's Hot Chicken fires up San Diego expansion
November 21, 2019
Los Angeles-based Dave's Hot Chicken is opening in San Diego via a 12-location agreement with multi-unit operators Andrew Feghali and Lawrence Kourie. The…
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Wingstop landing in France
November 20, 2019
Wingstop, which has more than 1,300 locations, has opened the doors to its first France location in Toulon at 28 Ave., Ste Claire, 83160 La…
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Moe’s Southwest Grill 'all-digital/kiosk-only' restaurants coming to Pittsburgh, Charlottesville
November 20, 2019
Moe's Southwest Grill will introduce its first two "All-Digital/Kiosk-Only" locations in the first quarter in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Charlottesville…
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Wahoo's Fish Taco opens at Staples Center
November 20, 2019
Wahoo's Fish Taco has opened at the Los Angeles Staples Center on the Main Concourse next to Section 117. "It's truly a privilege to be part of the Staples…
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Gott's was fast casual before 'fast casual' was a thing
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Although the term "fast casual" hadn't been coined when Gott's Roadside opened in 1999, in St. Helena, Northern California, the seven-unit chain was operating…
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A bitter pill: Jack in the Box, Chicken Salad Chick's, Mutt's Canine Cantina leaders discuss responding to reviews
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
You might well say that restaurant success today is actually "written in the stars," since those stars are the measurement of the positive and negative reviews…
read nowRex's Chicken ready to expand
November 19, 2019
Rex's Chicken, a Tulsa-based chicken concept founded in 1976, is gearing up for growth. The chain, which once boasted 55 units, closed its last location in…
read nowQdoba continuing New York expansion
November 19, 2019
Qdoba Mexican Eats is continuing its expansion across the state of New York with the help of seasoned franchisees, John and Jeff Froccaro. The Froccaro…
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High turnover is a lot for restaurant owners and managers to combat, but there is hope, and the answer lies in automation.
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B.Good partnering with FoodCorps
November 19, 2019
Boston-based B.Good has joined 1% for the Planet, a global organization that connects dollars and doers to accelerate smart environmental giving. The…
read nowProteinHouse upgrades POS system
November 19, 2019
ProteinHouse has upgraded its POS system by deploying PAR's Brink POS software and EverServ 8100 terminals in all of its restaurants, according to a company…
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Urban Plates opening in Manhattan Beach
November 19, 2019
Urban Plates, a fast casual restaurant concept serving made-from-scratch meals using ethically sourced ingredients, is opening a location Nov. 25 in Manhattan…
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