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How sweetgreen execs use tech to sweeten employee training
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Although technology has gotten a bad reputation for cutting human interaction, sweetgreen is using a variety of tech tools to get up close and personal with…
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Pinkberry gets in the delivery game via Postmates
September 26, 2019
Kahala Brands, parent company of Pinkberry, Cold Stone Creamery, Blimpie, The Counter Custom Burgers and Baja Fresh, is partnering with Postmates to offer…
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Noodles & Co: Caulifloodles are here to stay
September 26, 2019
Caulifloodles is now a permanent offering on the menu at Noodles & Company. Guests may substitute them into any dish on the menu at no additional cost but…
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Middle Eastern fast casual brand Zooba arrives in New York
September 26, 2019
In its first expansion move outside of Egypt, Middle Eastern eatery, Zooba, is opening Friday in New York City's Nolita neighborhood.
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Blaze founders collaborate with celeb investors on hot chicken concept
September 26, 2019
Dave's Hot Chicken is leaving behind its humble beginnings as a parking lot pop-up thanks to a few celebrity investors and support from the founders of…
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Mod Pizza launches inclusiveness campaign for disabled
September 26, 2019
Mod Pizza said this week that it's partnered with Best Buddies International — which works for inclusiveness for those with intellectual and other disabilities…
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Gusto Farm to Street snags Cava's former marketing director
September 25, 2019
Gusto Farm to Street, a fast casual restaurant specializing in salads and fast-fired pizzas, has named Meg Schiffman as its VP of brand and marketing…
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NYC Chipotle store employees go on strike citing labor infractions
September 25, 2019
Employees at a New York City-based Chipotle Mexican Grille hit the strike line Tuesday claiming labor law infractions.
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Chicken Salad Chick increasing Ohio presence
September 25, 2019
Chicken Salad Chick is expanding in Ohio with its latest location opening next month in Mason. Following the recent debut in Anderson Township, the Mason…
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Curry Up Now adding Jersey unit
September 25, 2019
Curry Up Now is opening a second New Jersey location by year's end at 91 Washington St., nestled in the center of Hoboken's Historic District, according to a…
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Dog Haus entering Austin market
September 25, 2019
Pasadena, California-based Dog Haus has signed two area development agreements totalling 10 locations in the Austin area, according to a press release.
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Inspire Brands to buy Jimmy John's
September 25, 2019
Inspire Brands has announced that it has agreed to acquire fast casual sandwich chain, Jimmy John's, which will make it the nation's fourth-largest restaurant…
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Why Bon Appétit is now a fast casual competitor
September 24, 2019
Bon Appétit, a food lifestyle magazine featuring recipes, wouldn’t normally be competition for fast casual brands, but it is now thanks to the launch of Bon…
read nowLa Boulangerie owners launch pizza concept
September 24, 2019
There's another limited-service pizza brand in the mix now that the two men who run fast casual brand La Boulangerie — Pascal Rigo and Nicolas Bernadi — have…
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Miami's Della Bowls staying in business via virtual kitchen
September 24, 2019
Della Bowls, a fast casual concept that began as a food truck in Miami, is partnering with Reef Kitchens to expand its plant-based bowls to more customers in…
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Pieology opens 3rd Mexican store
September 24, 2019
Pieology has opened another store in Mexico, this time at Anahuac University in Mexico City last week, continuing the brand's established goal to expand…
read nowLabor Dept finalizes OT rule: 1.2 million more workers eligible
September 24, 2019
The U.S. Department of Labor has made official an overtime rule that sets $35,568 as the minimum salary threshold for overtime pay, making about 1.2 million…
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Wow Bao extends retail line
September 23, 2019
Chicago-based Wow Bao is upping its retail game by partnering with 44 Mariano's locations to sell its Hot Asian Buns — soft, steamed buns filled with savory…
read nowSweetgreen raises $150M for delivery rollout
September 23, 2019
Sweetgreen has raised an additional $150 million to build an app-based delivery program in 2020, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
read nowWingstop doubling Mexico footprint
September 23, 2019
Wingstop, which has more than 1,300 locations worldwide, is doubling its presence in Mexico with an agreement with franchisee, Wingstop Mexico. The deal…
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