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Grabbagreen opens 6th Arizona unit
June 1, 2017
Arizona-based Grabbagreen has opened its sixth location in Arizona, a news release said. The new Scottsdale unit is owned by Matt and Brooke Leon of Midwest…
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Why is good data so hard to find?
by Dave Bennett — President & CEO, Mirus Restaurant Solutions
For data to be available to you whenever you want it, you are probably underestimating the effort required to deliver this.
read nowPei Wei selects new CMO
May 31, 2017
Pei Wei, a Pan-Asian fast casual restaurant, has selected Brandon Solano as its CMO. Solano served as CMO for Papa Murphy's Pizza prior to joining Pei Wei…
read nowModern Market to open second Phoenix location June 3
May 31, 2017
Modern Market has announced its second Phoenix area location, opening June 3, 2017 at 4901 E. Ray Rd., Suite 100 in Ahwatukee Foothills Towne Center. The new…
read nowSalata to open first Baytown, Texas location
May 30, 2017
Salata, a salad fast casual restaurant, is opening its first location in Baytown, Texas on June 2. The first 50 guests on opening day will receive a free small…
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Boston's Fóumami ready to go national
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Michael Wang, a third-generation restaurateur, is ready to expand the concept he founded in 2010.
read nowJimmy's Egg gets 'crackin' in Iowa
May 30, 2017
Jimmy's Egg is opening its first Iowa location in June on Southeast University Avenue in West Des Moines, a news release said. The 105-seat location near the…
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Live webinar shows operators how to help diners 'see right through you' in the transparency age
May 30, 2017
Today's diners will not settle for anything akin to "mystery meat" or other food that smacks of artificial ingredients. They expect simplified ingredients and…
read nowPJ's Coffee updates logo, decor
May 30, 2017
PJ's Coffee has a new brand identity, including its first logo refresh in more than a decade, according to a company press release.
read nowChipotle uncovers malware responsible for credit card breach
May 26, 2017
Chipotle Mexican Grill said today it has identified what was responsible for the payment card security incident reported April 25. The information comes at the…
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Innovation on display at NRA (part 2)
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
It's almost impossible to see the two-miles of products and services at the NRA show, so in this two-part series, FastCasual highlights several that made their…
read nowBlaze Pizza launches summer 'untern' program
May 26, 2017
In the dining room of one of Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza’s nearly 200 restaurants, emblazoned are the words "Unfollow the Rules." The statement is emblematic of…
read nowPumped up: Jamba Juice adds collagen to smoothies
May 26, 2017
Jamba Juice is pumping up its summer offerings with collagen-boosted smoothies.
read nowRestaurants and other retailers win one over banks on swipe fees
May 25, 2017
The U.S. House of Representatives has dropped wording that would have repealed the controversial Durbin Amendment of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Financial…
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5 digital signage future trends set to change the market
by Egor Belenkov — CEO, Kitcast
In the future, digital signage will be smarter, trickier and more personalized, and that's just the beginning.
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4 ways to use tech to optimize labor costs
by Niall Keane — CEO of SynergySuite, SynergySuite
Monitoring labor costs is more crucial than ever, but back-office systems can automate and help lower labor costs.
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Does your brand 'deliver' on delivery?
May 25, 2017
Delivery is today's "little darling" of the restaurant industry, as was just repeatedly proven in numerous presentations at this year's National Restaurant…
read nowJapan welcomes 2nd Pie Hole
May 25, 2017
The Pie Hole has opened the doors to its newest store in Tokyo, Japan. The Pie Hole’s menu fits in perfectly with Japan’s coffee culture, according to a…
read nowSmashburger intros turkey burgers at all US locations
May 24, 2017
Turkey burgers have come to roost in Smashburger's lineup of menu options, according to a press release.
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Another restaurant oyster shell recycling initiative pops up in Alabama
May 24, 2017
A few weeks after we told you about restaurateurs around Chesapeake Bay taking part in an oyster shell recycling program, another oyster recycling initiative…
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