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PAR rolls out AI-powered assistant to streamline restaurant operations
September 9, 2025
Instead of forcing restaurants to rely on complex spreadsheets and manual data analysis, PAR Technology has created an artificial intelligence tool, PAR AI, to…
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Newk's Eatery CEO discusses tech, its food quality and third-party delivery
In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace and QSRweb.com, chats with Frank Paci, CEO of Newk's…
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Einstein Bros launching new store design
September 8, 2025
Einstein Bros. Bagels is rolling out a new store design, "Elevate the Morning," aimed at upgrading the customer experience and accelerating nationwide growth.
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Is Waffle House's all-night delivery a threat to fast casuals?
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Fast casuals that have invested heavily in their off-premise strategies will now face direct competition from a brand that is a household name, has a…
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Catering's new era: Meet the Top 30 Innovators of 2025
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
In its second year, the 2025 "Top 30 Movers & Shakers: Catering" celebrates the individuals steering the transformation — those scaling programs, partnering…
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Top 30 Movers & Shakers in Catering 2025
The Top 30 Movers & Shakers in Catering 2025 recognizes the leaders redefining how restaurants win off-premise. These are the operators, technologists, and…
Presented by Lunchbox
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It's a vibe: The story behind Longboards' Filipino-inspired menu, surf culture success
Founder and chef Gilbert Macapagal, CEO John Bailey and Jeremy Capps, director of operations, discuss the Filipino-inspired menu, its innovative Shaka Pop…
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When An Employee Quits, Do They Take Your Business Data with Them?
Stop letting ex-employees walk away with your company's data. With high turnover, personal chat apps put your schedules and private info at risk. Switch to a…
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Playa Bowls restructuring leadership team after acquisition
September 5, 2025
Playa Bowls, a national chain known for its superfruit bowls, is restructuring its leadership team to accelerate franchise growth and expand its footprint…
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How small eateries leverage local appeal to boost business
September 5, 2025
In a world dominated by national chains, what makes a small, family owned restaurant truly stand out? The answer lies in the unique flavors, personalized…
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Rhone acquires Freddy's to drive market expansion
September 5, 2025
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has been acquired by investment funds affiliated with Rhone, a global private equity firm. The Wichita-based…
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Sweetgreen hires former Chipotle exec as CFO
September 5, 2025
Sweetgreen Chief Financial Officer Mitch Reback will retire after a decade with the company, and Jamie McConnell, most recently chief accounting and…
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How to Reduce Restaurant Food Costs Without Sacrificing Quality
Restaurants lose 2-4% in food costs from small issues like recipe deviations and billing errors across locations. The solution is real-time recipe costing…
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Rock N' Roll Sushi Expanding across southern US
September 4, 2025
Rock N' Roll Sushi is expanding its footprint this fall with four restaurants across the Southeast and Southwest, each led by a different franchise partner.
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Andy Wiederhorn returns to CEO role at FAT Brands
September 3, 2025
Andy Wiederhorn is back at the helm of FAT Brands Inc., the parent company of Fatburger, Johnny Rockets, Round Table Pizza, and 15 other restaurant concepts.
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How 24/7 Group Chats Are Burning Out Your Food Service Team
The food industry has a problem of an “always-on” culture that’s exhausting your team and costing your business. The good news is, there’s a simple way to fix…
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Small restaurants, big impact: Why mom-and-pop eateries still matter
Despite the presence of national restaurant chains, research consistently shows diners form their most-lasting and meaningful memories in independently owned…
Presented by Kraft Heinz
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Wonder adds Grubhub-powered restaurants to app
September 2, 2025
Wonder, a mealtime platform that acquired Grubhub last year, is allowing customers to order from Grubhub's restaurant partners through the Wonder app…
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Jersey Mike's names Stacy Peterson president, COO
September 2, 2025
Jersey Mike's Subs has named restaurant industry veteran Stacy Peterson as its president and chief operating officer. She previously served as CEO of Jeni's…
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Breaking boundaries: Derrick Hayes on purpose, power, building Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks
by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners
In this episode of Founderology – Built to Breakthrough, Derrick Hayes opens up about the decisions, setbacks, and breakthroughs that shaped his path. He…
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