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The dark side of restaurant automation: data management challenges
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Self-service kiosks, and other automation technologies, deliver greater efficiencies to restaurants, but managing the data for managing equipment presents more…
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B.Good, Wahlburgers, Salata, Gloria Jean's leaders on the state of fast casual 'front'
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
The fast casual restaurant "front" is inncreasingly a rough-and-tumble one on the restaurant industry field of play. But the four brand leaders on the Fast…
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Super Chix opens first franchise
October 16, 2019
Dallas-based Super Chix is opening its first franchise location. The unit, which is part of Crunkleton Commercial Real Estate Development's Times Plaza at 231…
read nowMod expands in Colorado, Wyoming
October 15, 2019
Mod Super Fast Pizza Holdings Llc. plans a significant expansion in the U.S. Rocky Mountains region, through the growth of a development agreement with Best…
read nowRobeks adds to Connecticut presence
October 15, 2019
Robeks Fresh Juices and Smoothies is open in the Bobby Valentine Health and Recreation center, at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut. It's the…
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Sajj Mediterranean preps for California grand opening
October 15, 2019
Sajj Mediterranean is expanding into East Bay, California with a restaurant in San Ramon that will open Nov.1. The grand opening event, at 164 Sunset Drive…
read now5 ways training can help restaurants prevent sexual harassment
Implementing regular, interactive training that’s customized for restaurant operators can help move the conversation from awareness to action to prevention.
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Cowboy Chicken opening 3rd California location
October 15, 2019
Cowboy Chicken will open its third California restaurant Wednesday. The restaurant will be located at 5050 N Palm Avenue in Fresno.
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Schlotzsky's signs 10 franchise deals for Texas growth
October 15, 2019
Schlotzsky's Austin Eatery has signed 10-franchise deals with the Lozano family of Lotzapan Llc.
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Wahlburgers launches mobile ordering app with exclusive member benefits
October 15, 2019
Wahlburgers, the casual burger and bar restaurant founded by brothers Mark, Donnie and Chef Paul Wahlberg, are launching a mobile app that allows online…
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Chipotle enhances employee education initiative
October 15, 2019
Chipotle Mexican Grill is offering eligible employees a debt-free college degree benefit which expands on its commitment to employee education via the Chipotle…
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What to do when franchisees go rogue
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
As franchise organizations expand, they oftentimes find it makes sense to allow franchisees some freedom in how they market the brand. But knowing how much…
read nowTeriyaki Madness opens corporate shop in downtown Denver
October 14, 2019
Teriyaki Madness is opening the doors this week of a corporate shop in Denver.
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Order ahead app Ritual launches in Germany, Hong Kong, Netherlands
October 14, 2019
Toronto's Ritual, an on-demand food pickup service, has expanded its international footprint by launching its mobile app in Germany, Hong Kong and the…
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GFG Bakery-Café teams with Fransmart to drive expansion
October 14, 2019
Greek From Greece (GFG) Bakery-Café is in franchise mode and tapping franchise development company Fransmart to leverage its expansion.
read nowOutstanding CX: An opportunity…and a challenge
Business executives in a 2019 study named “customer experience” as the single greatest opportunity for their organization. Learn how to make your customer…
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Panera Bread SVP: 'Mission matters, purpose matters'
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The complexities of operational excellence in the omnichannel environment are challenging restaurants, and employers are challenged more than ever to unlock…
read nowChicken Salad Chick is adding 3rd Oklahoma location
October 14, 2019
Chicken Salad Chick is expanding in Oklahoma with its newest restaurant in Edmond. Marking the brand's third location in the state and first in the Oklahoma…
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DoorDash launches first shared kitchen with Halal Guys, others in Redwood City
October 14, 2019
DoorDash, one of the nation’s largest online food delivery services, said it is launching its first shared commissary, called DoorDash Kitchens, in Redwood…
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Cracker Barrel rebranding fast casual concept
October 13, 2019
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc., which owns the fast casual brand, Holler & Dash Biscuit House, has acquired Maple Street Biscuit Company in an…
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