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Chipotle's Steve Ells stepping away from CEO role
November 29, 2017
Chipotle Mexican Grill today announced that Steve Ells, founder chairman and CEO, will become executive chairman following the completion of a search to…
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Attorneys open 5 investigations into Arby's-BWW deal
November 28, 2017
With the ink barely dry on the $2.9 billion Arby’s Restaurant Group acquisition of Buffalo Wild Wings, at least four law firms have already launched…
read nowBurgerFi opens 1st airport location
November 28, 2017
BurgerFi, last week, opened its first airport location. Partnering with HMSHost, the brand is now operating at Terminal 1, Concourse A at the Ft.
read nowNPD: Q3 restaurant industry growth attributed to increased traffic at coffee, burger chains
November 28, 2017
After six consecutive quarters of flat or negative traffic, strong growth at burger and gourmet coffee chains is to thank for a total foodservice industry…
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Arby's acquires Buffalo Wild Wings in nearly $3 billion cash deal
November 28, 2017
Buffalo Wild Wings, which has been publicly owned since 2003, has a new owner. Arby's Restaurant Group will acquire the 1,250-unit brand as a privately held…
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'Tis the season for LTOs
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
The holiday season, for many, means decorating, shopping and wrapping gifts, but for people working in the fast casual industry 'tis the season of the LTO.
read nowEatsa closing 5 units, selling tech platform to other brands
November 27, 2017
Eatsa announced last week that it's closing five of seven of its locations, saying on its website that because of its "eagerness to get the Eatsa experience in…
read nowChicken Salad Chick opening 77th location
November 27, 2017
Chicken Salad Chick is expanding in Florida with the Dec. 5 opening of its second Pinellas County restaurant in Seminole. Owned and operated by…
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Ponko Chicken re-opens after 9-year hiatus with tech-savvy POS system
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Ponko Chicken stays busy taking orders with its dual-facing touchscreen POS station as it prepares to establish a franchise operation.
read nowFreddy's opens in Mississippi
November 22, 2017
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has opened three units in the southeastern United States, including its first unit in Mississippi. Located at 811…
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Anthony's Pizza, Asian Box, Melt Shop, Teatulia clear up confusion over food transparency
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Consumers today don't just want restaurants to "tell all" when it comes to their food sources.They demand it.
read nowThe Pie Hole opening 3 units by year's end
November 21, 2017
The Los Angeles-based specialty pie and coffee shop, The Pie Hole, will open three Southern California franchise locations by December 2017. The stores will…
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Blaze Pizza, McAlister's, Beefsteak chefs chat about menu innovation
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
There is no single path to successful menu development, but a successful menu is always a collaborative effort.
read nowPizza Press goes national by staying local
November 21, 2017
The Pizza Press plans to open 30 locations by early next year, and chain leadership said each one will have a local focus, unique to its area. A news release…
read nowCreamistry puts 3 more Liquid-nitro ice cream shops in Houston
November 21, 2017
California-based liquid nitrogen ice cream brand, Creamistry, is bringing its frosty show to Houston's Town & Country Village, a news release said. The…
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Webinar: Point of Sale tricks to detect theft
November 21, 2017
Your POS is more than its humble “point of sale" name would suggest. It's a virtual detective with all kinds of information that can help restaurant leaders…
read nowCalifornia Tortilla seeking franchisees in North Carolina
November 20, 2017
California Tortilla has signed an agreement to open its first unit in Raleigh, North Carolina. Planning to open late 2018, the brand is looking for…
read nowVisa to award food trucks $10,000 for going cashless
November 20, 2017
Visa will award up to $500,000 to 50 food truck, restaurant or café small businesses ($10,000 per winner) that best answer the question, "How could going…
read nowYo Sushi acquires Canada's Bento Sushi for $100 million
November 20, 2017
Yo Sushi has acquired Bento Sushi, North America's second largest sushi brand, for CAN $100 million and Mayfair Equity Partners, who partnered with the Yo…
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Chuck E. Cheese 'schools' fast casuals on appealing to millennials
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Chuck E Cheese feels like a safe place for my family, and that's saying a lot these days.
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