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Chipotle launches 'Build-Your-Own' meal kit
August 25, 2025
Chipotle Mexican Grill is launching a "Build-Your-Own Chipotle" meal kit, a digital-exclusive offering designed to feed four to six people. The customizable…
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Taco Bueno modernizing FOH operations
August 25, 2025
Taco Bueno is rolling out PAR Technology's point-of-sale and hardware solutions to all 140 of its locations. The move is intended to modernize the brand's…
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SynergySuite Earns #35 Spot on 2025 Utah Business Fast 50
SynergySuite ranked #35 on the 2025 Utah Business Fast 50 for the second year in a row, highlighting its strong growth and global momentum. As an AI-native…
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GoTo Foods takes to skies with multi-brand drone delivery in partnership with DoorDash, Wing
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
GoTo Foods is partnering with DoorDash and Wing on a multi-brand drone delivery pilot in three Texas markets to explore how the technology can improve…
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Speaker Spotlight: Claudia Lezcano, Fuku CEO
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Claudia Lezcano, CEO of Fuku, shares a look at her career, her achievements and industry trends ahead of her appearance at Fast Casual Executive Summit 2025.
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Ziggi's launches 'swicy' latte featuring Mike's Hot Honey
August 21, 2025
Ziggi's Coffee has partnered with Mike's Hot Honey for its fall menu, which includes the hot honey brand's first-ever national coffee collaboration. The menu…
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Speaker Spotlight: Sawsan Abublan, CEO and co-founder, Shawarma Press
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
As CEO of Shawarma Press, Sawsan Abublan discusses her journey from pharmacist to fast casual leader, sharing insights on the power of hands-on experience and…
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Celebrating the 2025 Fast Casual Hall of Fame inductees
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Registration is open!
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Qu unveils kiosk upgrades to boost revenue, ease staffing for restaurants
August 21, 2025
Qu, a provider of restaurant technology, has announced upgrades to its kiosk systems aimed at helping quick-service and fast-casual restaurants increase…
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Chipotle rewarding college students with extra points, dorm decor
August 20, 2025
Chipotle is giving back to students with its new Chipotle U Rewards program, designed to reward every part of the college experience. It's the first-ever…
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Using tech to retain staff, reduce waste, delight restaurant customers
Fast casual concepts must invest in a connected technology system to seamlessly bring together all the technology, according to Michelle Connolly, director of…
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From Maine to Milan: The global journey of Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls
How do you take a Maine lobster roll and build a brand that stretches from the East Coast to the heart of Milan, Italy? That’s the kind of breakthrough story…
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Craveworthy CEO denies wrongdoing in franchise lawsuit
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
August 19, 2025
A franchise development company has filed a lawsuit against Craveworthy Brands and Dirty Dough, alleging breach of contract.
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SynergySuite Secures $12 Million to Lead the AI-First Future of Restaurant Operations
SynergySuite raises $12M led by Oyster Capital to accelerate its AI-powered restaurant operations platform. The funding supports global expansion for their…
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Why mukbang belongs in your restaurant marketing playbook
by Shannon O'Shields — Vice President of Marketing, Rubix Foods
For the modern-day foodie, flavor is a multisensory experience. It's the snap of a shell, the slurp of sauce, the echoing crunch you can practically feel…
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Sambazon to open 10 shops in Cincinnati
August 18, 2025
Sambazon has partnered with veteran franchise operator Parin Chokshi to open 10 açaí bowl shops in the Cincinnati area over the next five years.
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Cava invests in Hyphen's automated makelines
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
August 18, 2025
Hyphen, a company that provides automated meal production for restaurants, has secured $25 million in Series B financing to expand its operations. The funding…
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How la Madeleine cracked the growth code
La Madeleine French Bakery & Cafe CEO John Dillon joins Fast Casual Nation to discuss the 43-year-old brand's strategic renaissance
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Paris Baguette testing inventory automation, order forecasting and RFID.
August 15, 2025
Paris Baguette is focused on growth this year, having awarded over 170 franchises and opened nearly 50 locations across North America so far in 2025. The…
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