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Ovarian cancer claims life of Newk's Cares co-founder
March 1, 2019
Lori Newcomb, co-founder of Newk's Cares and wife to CEO and Founder of Newk's Eatery, Chris Newcomb, has died. She was diagnosed with Stage IIIC ovarian…
read nowPeet's Coffee celebrating International Women's Day with anniversary blend
March 1, 2019
In honor of International Women's Day, March 8, Peet's Coffee is launching a limited edition of its anniversary blend, which recognizes and supports women…
read nowSweetfin taps Postmates for delivery
March 1, 2019
California-based Sweetfin has partnered exclusively with Postmates to deliver poke bowls to its customers' doorstep. "As we continue to grow and bring…
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Building customer loyalty is first and foremost about the brand experience—across all channels. Providing a personalized experience is the key to turning…
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Starbucks franchisee’s tips on going 'off-brand' + why QSRs should go ‘clockless’
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
In this week's edition of the QSRweb podcast, food trends forecaster Suzy Badarraco tells QSRs why "clockless eating" can drive more sales, while Starbucks…
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&pizza's 'Hallway Pizza Guy' shows the power of responsive marketing
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Today's pizza marketing environment leaves little time for deliberation and this week, &pizza's quick, creative response to the so-called Hallway Pizza Guy…
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The neverending winter: 11 fast casuals hoping LTOs will keep customers coming back 'til warmer days
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
From hot chicken to shrimp alfredo pizza, below is a partial list of limited-time menu items keeping us full, warm and hopeful for a spring thaw.
read nowChicken Salad Chick celebrates significant growth, franchise developments
February 28, 2019
Chicken Salad Chick had a banner year in 2018, with its 12th consecutive quarter of positive growth, the opening of 26 restaurants and the signing of 2…
read nowDaphne's Mediterranean to open 6 Austin stores
February 28, 2019
Greek fast casual Daphne's Mediterranean will open six Austin, Texas, locations in just five weeks, with grand opening celebrations starting March 8.
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Wing It On: Food trucks on the way
February 28, 2019
Wing It On will begin franchising its Wing It On Wheels food truck model as a standalone operation or a complementary offering to brick-and-mortar units…
read nowRoam Artisan Burgers opens 6th unit
February 28, 2019
Roam Artisan Burgers, based in San Francisco, opened its sixth unit earlier this month. Located at City Center Bishop Ranch in the Tri-Valley region serving…
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How Paris Baguette CEO plans to open 1,000 US locations
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Paris Baguette CEO Jack Moran describes international expansion as time-consuming, inefficient, frustrating and involving a lot of hard work. Is it worth it?
read nowTahini brands recalled after multistate salmonella outbreak
February 28, 2019
A multi-state salmonella Concord outbreak has led federal food safety authorities to issue a warning and recall of Achdut Ltd. tahini. The FDA and U.S. Centers…
read now30-year study: Fast food portions now 'significantly' bigger, saltier, higher in calories
February 28, 2019
Fast food brands got a bit of a punch in the gut this week when an analysis of offerings at 10 of the top U.S. QSR brands in 1986, 1991 and 2016 revealed that…
read nowKitchen United launching locations in Austin, Scottsdale
February 27, 2019
Kitchen United will open kitchen centers in Austin, Texas, and Scottsdale, Arizona, in the third quarter of this year.
read nowPancheros Mexican Grill expands leadership ranks
February 27, 2019
Pancheros Mexican Grill is expanding its leadership roles and its management with the addition of a social media manager position.
read nowWingstop's CXO resigns
February 27, 2019
Wingstop Chief Experience Officer Stacy Peterson Androes has resigned, according to the Dallas Business Journal.
read nowPanera, ex-CEO and founder battling in court over potential hires, noncompete issue
February 27, 2019
Panera and its founder and ex-CEO, Ron Shaich, are in a court battle over Shaich's hiring of three Panera tech leaders, who had resigned in order to take…
read nowPotbelly hoping to be the next 'Come-back Kid'
February 26, 2019
Potbelly Corporation reported Monday that its total revenues and company-operated, same-store were down for the fourth quarter as well as the full fiscal year.
read nowNoodles & Company launches special deal for March
February 26, 2019
Noodles & Company is launching a special deal for online order customers during the Daylight Savings Time weekend.
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