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&pizza 'Cubed' = 300 kiosk-cooked pies an hour
April 12, 2019
D.C.-based &pizza is plunging into the restaurant kiosk business next week when it opens what it called the industry's first "cube kiosk." The brand, which…
read nowMici 'caters' to grads
April 12, 2019
Denver micro-chain, Mici Handcrafted Italian, is helping high school and college graduates celebrate their accomplishments this year by donating money to…
read nowIllycaffe launches ready-to-serve cold brew coffee
April 11, 2019
The weather is getting warmer, which means customers will increase their orders of iced coffee, but even in cold weather, it's popular among younger…
read nowPotbelly opening second Rochester, Minnesota, unit
April 11, 2019
Potbelly Sandwich Shop opened this week in Rochester, Minnesota, marking the city's second location and the state's 25th, according to a company press release.
read nowMobivity debuts consumer frequency technology for restaurants
April 11, 2019
Mobivity Holdings Corp, which offers the customer personalization platform Recurrency, is debuting an innovative frequency technology that will let retailers…
read nowWagamama readying another New York City location
April 11, 2019
The U.K.-based wagamama fast casual brand is planning to open another restaurant late this year in New York City, this time in the Midtown area.
read nowPunchh launches Wi-Fi marketing platform to help brick-and-mortar restaurants reach customers
April 11, 2019
Punchh, a digital marketing solutions company, has launched Punchh WiFi Marketing to help brick-and-mortar retailers identify potential new customers and…
read nowSurvey: Minimum wage rules significantly impacting restaurants, hospitality venues
April 11, 2019
Minimum wage mandates are having a significant impact on restaurants and the hospitality industry with 45% experiencing a labor cost rise of 3% to 9%.
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Will 'Game of Thrones' show up on your menu?
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Although Shake Shack and Buffalo Wild Wings are gearing up for the return of Game of Thrones with a few Westeros-inspired LTOs, we think a few other brands…
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Wing It On trucking along Conneticut
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Wing It On, a fast casual chain focused on chicken wings, has found food trucks a logical expansion. The truck leverages synergies with the brick-and-mortar…
read nowPJ's Coffee debuts spring flavors
April 11, 2019
PJ's Coffee is embracing spring with several new menu offerings.
read nowRapid Fired opens 31st store near San Antonio
April 11, 2019
Rapid Fired Pizza is opening location No. 31 Monday in Universal City, Texas, just northeast of San Antonio, a news release said. The brand will gather a crowd…
read nowDaphne's updates menu as part of rebranding efforts
April 10, 2019
Daphne's,a California-based chain specializing in Mediterranean-inspired offerings, is rebranding its image to appeal to a new, younger generation of…
read nowDickey's Barbecue ramps up rewards in customer loyalty program
April 10, 2019
Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants is doling out more rewards to customers using its app and enrolling in its enhanced loyalty program called Big Yellow Cup Club…
read nowCapriotti's Sandwich Shop signs 31 franchise deals in first quarter
April 10, 2019
The first three months of 2019 have been busy for Capriotti's Sandwich Shop given the brand signed 31 franchise development agreements during the time frame.
read nowFarmer Boys hires former Del Taco, CKE exec as VP, chief people officer
April 10, 2019
Farmer Boys has hired restaurant industry and human resources veteran Arlene Estrada Petokas to serve as its VP and chief people officer. She is now…
read nowCampbell’s Foodservice launches educational, inspirational video series
April 10, 2019
In a quest to support its operators, Campbell's Foodservice is launching a video series providing industry insights, segment trends, menu items and insight…
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A&W Restaurants, Pie Five Pizza leaders help Summit attendees solve the mystery of big data
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
"Big Data is like a mystery novel," Brian Lee, data analytics practice director, Wavicle Data Solutions, said during a session at the Restaurant Franchising …
read nowMelt Shop signs first airport deal
April 9, 2019
Melt Shop has signed its first two airport agreement, in tandem with Skyport Hospitality, a concessionaire with operations in Denver, Pittsburgh, New York…
read nowCalifornia's Mixt entering East Bay
April 9, 2019
Mixt, a California-based brand specializing in salads, grain bowls and plates, is entering the East Bay with two locations opening this spring. The first will…
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