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Franchise focus: Can Captain D's hook fast casual market share?
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
While many may still consider the seafood restaurant a quick service restaurant, CEO Phil Greifeld said that in 2011 the chain began transitioning from a QSR…
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QR-scanning app helps restaurant owners find employees
September 28, 2015
ZippyApp enables job seekers to complete one common job application online and submit it in on a smartphone, tablet or computer to apply to any restaurant in…
read nowPork returns to most Chipotle locations
September 28, 2015
Chipotle Mexican Grill has restored most of its pork supply and is serving carnitas in 90 percent of its restaurants.
read nowNew report: What's trending on burgers
September 28, 2015
More than 1,000 consumers were asked for their thoughts on a range of burger options, flavors, trends and ingredients for a new report.
read nowPAR launches POS terminal for restaurant, retail deployments
September 28, 2015
The eighth-generation platform uses Intel processor technology to maximize performance and enhance guest experience.
read nowFuddruckers expanding home, away
September 28, 2015
Fuddruckers is opening its first Indiana location this week and has also unveiled its third location in Italy.
read nowChronic Tacos debuting in Arizona
September 28, 2015
Chronic Tacos, a California inspired Mexican grill, is expanding its western presence with the opening of its first Arizona restaurant.
read nowWoody’s Bar-B-Q names VP of Ops
September 28, 2015
Woody’s Bar-B-Q has named David Allgood as VP of operations to help the chain expand.
read nowPie Five to open 3 new locations
September 25, 2015
Pie Five Pizza will open stores in the Kansas City, Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston areas this weekend.
read nowBrothers double Dickey’s Barbecue Pit presence in The Buckeye State
September 25, 2015
Brothers Kevin and Randy Daniel recently added eight stores to an existing five-store agreement signed earlier with their team of investors.
read nowJohnny Rockets to debut fast casual concept
September 25, 2015
Although Johnny Rockets has dabbled in the fast casual space with counter-service prototypes of the brand, it’s now launching a separate fast casual concept…
read nowReport: Fast casuals seeking huge slice of $41B pizza market
September 25, 2015
Combined with increased fast casual restaurant competition, many pizza restaurants are improving their menu offerings.
read nowTropical Smoothie implements food-traceability software
September 25, 2015
Tropical Smoothie Café has partnered with FoodLogiQ, a food safety, traceability and sustainability Software as a Service company, to help the chain with its…
read nowRAVE's Pie Five, Pizza Inn report strong sales for Q4
September 25, 2015
RAVE Restaurant Group, parent company of Pizza Inn and Pie Five, reported this week that both consolidated revenues and store retail sales increased during the…
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3 ways to use technology to identify food waste
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Waste is especially prevalent in restaurants, where diners leave about 17 percent of their food uneaten.
read nowNew mobile platform now available for small businesses
September 25, 2015
The technology was created to empower smaller brands and retailers with powerful mobile marketing and loyalty tools that up until now have only been attainable…
read nowCava Grill raises $45M for expansion
September 25, 2015
Cava Grill, the Washington, D.C.-based Mediterranean restaurant concept and CPG brand, has raised $45 million in Series B funding.
read nowSalata celebrates 10th anniversary with Texas-inspired ingredients
September 24, 2015
Houston-based Salata is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its first restaurant, which opened in Houston on Oct. 14, 2005, by adding new Texas-born…
read nowGrandfather invents 'safe' cleaning agent to disinfect restaurants' indoor playgrounds
September 24, 2015
After taking his grandchild to a dirty indoor playground at a restaurant, a grandfather created a three-step system to help restaurant and other facility…
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Why Chipotle is wrong about loyalty
by Jitendra Gupta — Mobile CRM Director, Punchh
Mobile technology is changing the way guests engage with restaurants and is on its way to becoming an indispensable source of competitive advantage for brands.
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