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McAlister's franchisee adds 30 units to portfolio
September 5, 2019
McAlister's Deli is adding 30 locations to its roster as a result of a deal signed with Franchisee David Blackburn, the CEO of Southern Rock Restaurants LLC.
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Moe's nabs McDonald's exec to fill president role
September 5, 2019
Former McDonald's exec Erik Hess is stepping into the president's role at Moe's Southwest Grill, which has 725 operating units across the U.S. He will oversee…
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Grubhub launches Perks to boost loyalty for major brands
September 5, 2019
Grubhub has launched Perks, an in-app feature that will provide hundreds of millions of dollars in free food to loyal customers.
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What's new on the (fall) menu?
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Fall limited-time offers are here. Not only do they include the typical pumpkin and caramel-flavored treats but also comfort foods reimagined in healthier ways…
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Appetize QSR platform integrates Olo, Punchh and SynergySuite
September 5, 2019
Appetize, a point-of-sale and enterprise management platform, has integrated with the Olo, Punchh and SynergySuite digital platforms to simplify restaurant…
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Grab investing $150M to create 'super app'
September 5, 2019
Grab Holdings Inc. plans to spend about $150 million on artificial intelligence and to hire additional engineers to help create a regional "super app" that…
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Doordash enters exclusive delivery partnership with Mod Pizza
September 4, 2019
Mod Super Fast Pizza Holdings said it will launch nationwide delivery under an exclusive agreement with DoorDash, which will provide on-demand mobile service…
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Flower Child launching mobile loyalty app
September 4, 2019
Flower Child, a fast casual restaurant chain focused on healthy lifestyles, is launching its first-ever loyalty app this month, according to a company press…
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Naf Naf Grill doubling footprint with 4 franchise deals
September 4, 2019
Middle Eastern concept Naf Naf Grill is doubling its footprint by opening several units in Chicago as well as entering Tennessee and Iowa thanks to deals with…
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Rush Bowls launching in Portland
September 3, 2019
Colorado-based Rush Bowls has opened in Portland, Oregan, at 2085 N.W. Allie Ave., Suite 330, in Hillsboro. It is the first of three units that franchisee…
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Fazoli's promotes 3 execs
September 3, 2019
Fazoli's has promoted three of its execs to help the brand continue to grow. Jodie Conrad is now CMO, Blaine Adams is SVP of supply chain and quality assurance…
read nowI Heart Mac & Cheese entering Indiana, adding to Florida footprint
September 3, 2019
I Heart Mac & Cheese is opening by year's end in Stuart, Florida, and also next year in Indianapolis. BG Foodservice, owned and operated by…
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Tropical Smoothie opening 800th unit
September 3, 2019
Arlington Heights, Illinois, is home to Tropical Smoothie Cafe's 800th location. The unit, 115 W. Rand Road, opens Friday just three months after the…
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Farm Burger promotes COO to CEO
August 30, 2019
Farm Burger has promoted its COO, David Danowitz to CEO. Co-founder Jason Mann, former CEO, will now serve as executive chairman, where he will continue to…
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Dog Haus opening inside Chicago virtual kitchen
August 30, 2019
Dog Haus is opening its second Chicago location Wednesday inside Kitchen United's virtual kitchen — Eats on Sedgwick — at 831 N. Sedgwick St.
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Not even a fire can stop Cowboy Chicken
August 30, 2019
Less than two months after a kitchen fire that temporarily shuttered it, Cowboy Chicken — 5315 Greenville Ave. — in Dallas, is back in business. The quick…
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Barclaycard partners with TouchBistro for POS in UK restaurants, pubs
August 30, 2019
Barclaycard, the U.K.-based credit card unit of Barclays Bank Plc, said it entered a partnership with TouchBistro to streamline payments processing in…
read nowQdoba opening across Canada
August 29, 2019
Qdoba Mexican Eats is continuing its expansion across Canada through an agreement with multi-unit operator, Burgess Enterprise. The five-unit deal will bring…
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Main Squeeze Juice continues Houston expansion
August 29, 2019
New Orleans-based Main Squeeze Juice Company is continuing its growth in the Houston area with an opening this fall in Atascocita. The 3-year-old chain has 1…
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