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Potbelly accelerates multi-unit franchise growth
August 1, 2019
Potbelly Corporation has signed three franchise agreements over the last six months that will nearly double its franchise footprint in Las Vegas, Nevada…
read nowThe Habit boasts increased Q2 revenues, international growth
August 1, 2019
Q2 was good to The Habit, whose parent company, The Habit Restaurants Inc., reported Wednesday that revenues were up 14.7% to $117.9 million for the quarter…
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How automation can solve your labor problems
Automation will allow restaurants to use technology to simplify certain tasks and move workers to where they can continue to provide that human touch.
read nowMendocino Farms snags former Zoes CEO
August 1, 2019
Zoes Kitchen former CEO Kevin Miles now holds that title at Mendocino Farms, a farm-to-table fast casual concept based in Los Angeles.
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Hong Kong delivery kitchen Nosh raises $1.7 million, sets regional expansion
August 1, 2019
Nosh, a Hong Kong-based cloud kitchen operator, said it has closed $1.7 million in pre-series A funding, will expand to Singapore in September and is…
read nowClicking with Customers: Exceeding Expectations Through Better Digital Experiences
It’s not enough for a restaurant to add technology solutions such as online ordering and self-service kiosks. Those solutions must work together to create a…
download nowFounder of India's largest coffee chain found dead
July 31, 2019
Two days after V.G. Siddhartha — the founder of India's Café Coffee Day — went missing, police confirmed Wednesday that they recovered his body from a river in…
read nowDaphne's Mediterranean closes all Texas locations
July 31, 2019
Poor sales performance has prompted the closing of 11 Texas Daphne's Mediterranean locations, including six in Austin, which were formerly Noon Mediterranean…
read nowGloria Jean's opens first drive-thru unit
July 31, 2019
Gloria Jean's Coffees U.S.A has opened its first drive-thru unit in Crown Point, Indiana, near the corner of Broadway and East 109th Avenue. Owned and operated…
read nowCreamistry to open 5th San Diego location
July 31, 2019
Creamistry, a California-based franchise chain that specializes in liquid nitrogen ice cream, is continuing its San Diego expansion with an opening in the…
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6 emerging fast casuals will battle to win the Perfect Pitch
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Six operators will pitch their concepts Oct.15 to attendees and a panel of advisers at the annual Fast Casual Executive Summit in Austin.
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3 Restaurant Technologies Driving the Evolution of the Restaurant Industry
We live in an era of unprecedented connectivity. The increased internet usage of today's consumers provides abundant customer data that smart business owners…
read nowBeyond Meat reports strong second quarter
July 30, 2019
Beyond Meat, Inc., a provider of plant-based meat, reported net revenues increased 287%, gross profit jumped 33.8% as a percentage of net revenues while net…
read nowEuropean fast casual dining market to hit $17B by 2024
July 30, 2019
The European fast casual dining market will reach $17 billion by 2024, growing at a compound annual growth rate of approximately 6% by 2024, according to a…
read nowAloha Poke launches franchise expansion initiative
July 30, 2019
Aloha Poke Co., which opened three years ago in Chicago and now has 18 units, is targeting its next growth wave in cities throughout the Midwest, Southeast and…
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Luxury design defines Florida 'fine casual' restaurant
Described by owners Josh Bernstein and Steven Stolberg and Chef Jeremy Shelton as having a "fresh, upscale California vibe," Ovlo Eats in Plantation, Florida…
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Leon adds gluten-free chicken nuggets to US menu
July 29, 2019
London-based Leon is bringing its gluten-free chicken nuggets to its Washington D.C. location. The baked nuggets, which first appeared on the London menu…
read nowFatburger signs Texas deal
July 29, 2019
Fatburger is opening 25 units in Texas thanks to a deal with Dallas-based Croft Ventures LLC, parent company of Famous Franchises LLC. The first stores will…
read nowTin Drum Asian Kitchen announces new leadership team
July 29, 2019
Atlanta-based Tin Drum Asian Kitchen has a new leadership team, including Altaf Popatiya as COO, Amisha Popatiya as director of marketing and Matt Schinelli as…
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