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Fast Casual names '20 Brands to Watch' in 2023
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
To qualify for the list, each brand had to be no more than six years old, have at least one location open and have never appeared on this list in the past or…
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Cornbread rolling out franchising opportunities
October 27, 2022
Cornbread Farm to Soul, a fast casual restaurant focusing on savory soul food and family friendly experiences, has launched a franchise opportunity. The…
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Bad Ass Coffee signs largest deal in brand history
October 26, 2022
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii has signed an agreement with Marquee Coffee LLC to open 20 locations along the Florida Gulf Coast, marking the largest deal in its…
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TikTok restaurant videos spurring orders, diner visits
October 26, 2022
More than half of millennial TikTok users, 53%, have visited or ordered food from a restaurant after viewing the dining location on TikTok.
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Wingstop delivers on Q3 expectations
October 26, 2022
Wingstop shares were up over 10% Wednesday after the Dallas-based chain posted higher-than-expected financial results for the fiscal third quarter ending Sept.
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Price increases keep Chipotle in the black
October 26, 2022
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. reported Tuesday that Q3 earnings topped analysts' predictions with earnings per share coming in at $9.51 adjusted vs. $9.2…
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Kat Cole joins Nextbite as adviser
October 26, 2022
Nextbite, a virtual restaurants platform, has tapped Kat Cole as an adviser. Cole, who was former president and COO of Focus Brands, now serves as president…
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FAT Brands opens 100 locations in 2022
October 26, 2022
FAT Brands Inc., a franchising company that owns Johnny Rockets, Fatburger, Round Table Pizza, Twin Peaks and 13 other concepts, has opened 100 franchised…
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Shake Shack plans Bahamas opening
October 26, 2022
Shake Shack Inc. is heading to the Caribbean next year, with plans to open at Atlantis Paradise Island, an ocean-themed resort in the Bahamas.
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Free webinar to teach operators about Energy-Efficiency-as-a-Service
October 26, 2022
Energy savings are at the top of many restaurants' lists of concerns. Saving energy can save money, and with many restaurants still feeling the effects of the…
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Flake Pie Co. wins The Perfect Pitch at the Fast Casual Executive Summit
October 26, 2022
Following a global contest, five fledgling brands competed for a cash prize and the title of The Perfect Pitch at the Fast Casual Executive Summit on Oct. 1…
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Nekter signs 64 franchises in 2022
October 25, 2022
California-based Nekter Juice Bar, which has 330 locations open or in development, has signed 64 franchise locations since the start of 2022 with many opening…
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20 Fast Casual Brands to Watch in 2023
After reviewing the nominees, a panel of judges narrowed down the applicants by looking at their use of technology, menu innovation and future growth plans. We…
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download nowPanera addPolls to grocery lineup
October 25, 2022
Panera Bread has elevated the packaging for its grocery products, along with the launch of several additions to its portfolio, according to a company press…
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Restaurant patron price sensitivity increasing
October 25, 2022
Nearly three-quarters of consumers (72%) believe restaurant prices are higher, or much higher, than a year ago and 40% don't consider restaurants a good value.
read nowDaddy's Chicken Shack signs multi-unit deal for Georgia
October 25, 2022
Pasadena, California-based Daddy's Chicken Shack has signed a deal to open 10 locations in Georgia, marking its entry into the state. The news comes on the…
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7 tips for leading a modern brand
by Greg Staley — CEO, SynergySuite
Effective leadership is not out of reach, and here are seven tips to help you lead your brand through the twists and turns ahead.
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Slim Chickens expands Texas footprint
October 24, 2022
Slim Chickens is opening a store this week at 11919 Westheimer Road, Houston. It's the brand's seventh location in Houston.
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Capital Tacos taps Joel Bulger as CMO
October 24, 2022
Capital Tacos has named Joel Bulger as the brand's first-ever chief marketing officer.
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How Zalat Pizza exclusively uses third-party delivery with success
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Arguing the pros and cons of using third-party delivery services can be futile. Many restaurateurs agree that you simply need to be on these platforms if you…
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