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HungerRush unveils Feedback customer engagement tool
November 20, 2024
HungerRush, a provider of integrated restaurant management solutions, has launched Feedback, a new customer engagement tool designed to capture real-time…
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Hunt brothers talk launching their brand Via 313, rise of Detroit-style pizza
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Brothers Zane and Brandon Hunt opened Via 313, a Detroit-style pizza brand in Texas. Via 313 now operates 16 full-service restaurants and two permanently…
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Why 'authenticity' is secret ingredient for Mexican brands looking to stand out
by Temoc Morfin — Founder and CEO, Cilantro Taco Grill
Temoc Morfin, founder and CEO of Cilantro Taco Grill, discusses why it developed the Cilantro Taco Grill Tortilla Factory to ensure corporate restaurants were…
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Kansas City home to 1,000th Chipotlane
November 20, 2024
Chipotle Mexican Grill is opening its 1,000th Chipotlane, which features a digital order pick-up lane, on Thursday in Olathe, Kansas, a suburb of Kansas City.
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Delta serving Shake Shack in 1st class
November 20, 2024
Delta is teaming up with Shake Shack to serve burgers at 30,000 feet on flights out of Boston. Customers sitting in First Class on routes over 900 miles may…
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Fired Pie files for bankruptcy protection
November 19, 2024
Phoenix-based Fired Pie, a regional fast casual chain, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in federal court in Arizona, according to an AZFamily…
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Three emerging gift card trends driving popularity and revenue
As gift cards increasingly become part of the operational strategy, here are three trends emerging in the gift card market that will shape the path forward.
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Uncovering lessons from early use of AI in fast food
by Bob Vergidis — Chief Vision Officer, pointofsale.cloud
Bob Vergidis, founder and chief vision officer of pointofsale.cloud, discusses how the restaurant industry is learning that rushing into AI without a clear…
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Jersey Mike’s acquired for $8B
November 19, 2024
Asset management firm Blackstone, which recently invested in Tropical Smoothie Cafe and 7Brew, is acquiring Jersey Mike's for $8 billion, according to the AP.
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McAlister’s Deli making Milwaukee debut
November 18, 2024
McAlister's Deli is entering the Milwaukee area with the signing of a three-unit deal with franchisee Yash Patel.
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GoTo Foods hires chief commercial officer
November 18, 2024
GoTo Foods, the parent company of Auntie Anne's, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, McAlister's Deli, Moe's Southwest Grill and Schlotzsky's, has hired former IHOP CMO…
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Preventing restaurant legal landmines
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
A panel at the Fast Casual Executive Summit, held in Denver examined how restaurants can avoid legal landmines.
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3 tips for hiring the right manager
by Vivian Wang — Founder & CEO, LANDED
Every restaurant needs a great manager. Having the right team is crucial to scaling revenue and achieving business longevity
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International Foodservice Manufacturers Association reveals new identity
November 18, 2024
The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association has revealed a new identity for the 72-year-old organization, now branded IFMA The Food Away from Home…
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Surcheros opening 100 locations
November 18, 2024
Surcheros, which reported a 29% revenue increase from 2023 to 2024, is gaining momentum and attracting franchise interest due to its strong AUVs…
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Craveworthy acquires Fresh Brothers Pizza
November 18, 2024
Craveworthy Brands has acquired Fresh Brothers Pizza, a California-based pizza brand with over 20 locations.
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Honeygrow expanding in Northeast
November 18, 2024
Honeygrow, a Philadelphia-based eatery known for its stir-fry, salads and honeybars, has secured leases in: Shrewsbury, Massachusetts; Waldorf, Maryland…
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How restaurants can stay ahead of the tech curve
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Brand leaders discussed the utilization of tech in their restaurants at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Denver.
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Taziki's opening 100th location
November 15, 2024
Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe will open its fourth Dallas-area location — and 100th location nationwide — by year's end in Las Colinas. Taziki's is also…
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Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf opens Louisiana airport location
November 14, 2024
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is opening inside the Shreveport Regional Airport, broadening its non-traditional franchise footprint alongside Tailwind…
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