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Chanticleer, Beyond Meat team up on plant-based burger patty
May 8, 2019
Chanticleer Holdings Inc. and Beyond Meat are partnering on a 100% vegan patty alternative.
read nowWingstop CEO happy with Q1 performance
May 8, 2019
Wingstop had a lot to brag about Wednesday when it released its financials for Q1, which ended March 30, 2019. System-wide sales increased 15.8% to $36…
read nowStarbucks using blockchain to track coffee supply
May 8, 2019
Starbucks will use the Microsoft Azure Blockchain Service for processes such as bean-to-cup tracking, according to a report by Forbes.
read nowCrussh debuts CBD oil boosters for coffee lovers
May 7, 2019
Healthy food and juice brand Crussh, based in London, is now offering CBD oil boosters in its coffee.
read nowTropical Smoothie Cafe opening 750th unit
May 7, 2019
Tropical Smoothie Cafe Llc. is opening its 750th location May 17 under the direction of husband and wife, Andy and Fena Patel, in Sugar Land, Texas.
read nowPei Wei launches on-demand delivery via Postmates
May 7, 2019
Pei Wei Asian Kitchen has partnered with Postmates to offer delivery service and is celebrating with zero delivery fees.
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Chef Chatter: How to offer plant-based foods without sacrificing flavor
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Tom Moran, corporate executive chef at Nestlé Professional, gives advice to chefs wanting to add more plant-based options to their menus.
read nowWhy Freshii, Amazon, Beyoncé are adding 'inc' to domain names
May 7, 2019
Inc domains are launching Tuesday for general availability and that means any business and individual around the world may have access to a domain ending that…
read nowHabit Burger raising menu prices to offest LA minimum wage hike
May 6, 2019
Although The Habit Burger Grill reported Friday that revenue and comparable restaurant sales were up for Q1 this year, CFO Ira Fils said the chain was…
read nowPlant-based meat, egg, dairy investments hit $16B in 2018
May 6, 2019
More than $16 billion was invested in U.S. plant-based meat, egg, and dairy companies over the past 10 years, and $13 billion came in the past two years…
read nowMooyah hires former Taco Bueno COO to replace Michael Mabry
May 3, 2019
Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes has hired Tony Darden as its president and COO, replacing Michael Mabry, who left the brand in April to serve as chief…
read nowPotbelly opening 1st California unit
May 3, 2019
Potbelly Sandwich Shop is opening its first shop Monday in California. The franchise, 14431 Culver Drive at the Walnut Village Center in Irvine, is part of a…
read nowWebinar panel to address restaurant efficiency in age of digital transformation
May 3, 2019
With digital transformation, restaurants are able to improve efficiency and attract customers at he same time. Contributing Editor Bradley Cooper will moderate…
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Del Taco exec on making it in Mexican QSR category + Taziki's CEO relays business benefits of creating calm
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
From Mexico to the Mediterranean, today's podcast focuses on two brands that strive to take diners to different parts of the planet through food and…
listen nowQuiznos, Taco Del Mar snag former Qdoba culinary expert
May 3, 2019
Rego Restaurant Group, which owns Quiznos and Taco Del Mar, has hired Chef Mike Gieseman, as its director of Culinary and Innovation. Gieseman, who was manager…
read nowDickey's Barbecue Pit opening in Bolingbrook, Illinois
May 3, 2019
Dickey's Barbecue Pit Franchisee Jeff Doyle is opening a unit in June in Bolingbrook, Illinois, at 1242 West Boughton Road. He became familiar with the…
read nowLebron James' Blaze Pizza franchise debuting cauliflower, low-carb crusts
May 3, 2019
When it opens its fifth Palm Beach County, Florida, location Tuesday, Blaze Fast Fire'd Pizza will feature two new crusts that will soon be available…
read nowPie Five to open 1st Oregon stores
May 3, 2019
Pie Five Pizza will soon be poking up in the Beaver State, after the brand signed a two-store deal in Corvallis, Oregon. Ravi and Sharna Prasad will bring Pie…
read nowTender Greens promises to up female leadership
May 3, 2019
Tender Greens is committed to ensuring 50% of leadership roles, from chefs to restaurant management, will be held by women by year's end of 2020.
read nowStarbucks debuts color-changing tumblers and fans react big time
May 3, 2019
Starbucks is selling color-changing tumblers and inventory sold out fast.
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