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Noodles & Company taps operations veteran as COO
July 19, 2016
Noodles & Company has tapped Victor Heutz as chief operations officer. Heutz has extensive experience in operations and franchise growth, most recently…
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Early bird gets the worm: Top 5 reasons to meet us in Cali for Fast Cas Exec Summit
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Although our 11th annual Fast Casual Executive Summit isn't until Oct. 9-11, you can get in at $595 as opposed to the regular price of $795 if you register by…
read nowWhat are ya' drinking? New technology gives more accurate answer than ever
July 19, 2016
Beverage dispensing company Lancer has partnered with beverage data company Weissberger to create a platform that turns Lancer fountain dispensing machines…
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Why the streets outside Los Angeles are suddenly bleeding pink ...
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Irvine, California says "Hello Kitty" to Sanrio's first U.S. cafe. The company wants its famous kitty to take a bite of the U.S. food service market.
read nowTijuana Flats announces new CEO
July 19, 2016
Tijuana Flats announced Larry Ryback as its new CEO in a company press release. He will report to Steven Flyer, the company's board chairman.
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New report predicts the road ahead for food service market
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
A new analysis of the food service industry by Technavio shows that over the next four years the food service industry will grow almost 3½ percent overall…
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Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls diving into franchising
by Matthew Harper — Intern, Networld Media Group
In a world where innovation can be rare, Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls is on the cusp of a growing market where the sky — well, the sea — is the limit.
read nowThe Frantz brothers open new Omaha Potbelly location
July 18, 2016
Potbelly Sandwich Shop is opening its third location in Omaha, Nebraska in mid-October in Papillion.
read nowOracle Hospitality unveils new POS and hospitality platform
July 18, 2016
Oracle Hospitality announced an upgraded release of Oracle Hospitality Simphony Cloud Service in a company press report. The new Oracle Hospitality POS and…
read nowJuice It Up! squeezes into nontraditional units
July 18, 2016
Juice It Up! raw juice and smoothie concept has announced its ninth nontraditional unit, located inside an LA Fitness facility in Arlington, Texas. This is the…
read nowTropical Smoothie Cafe swings into new locations, unprecedented growth
July 18, 2016
Tropical Smoothie Cafe enjoyed a 6.4 percent increase in same-store sales, as well as 80 signed franchise agreements, in the first half of 2016.
read nowKisses From Italy expands deal with Wyndham hotels
July 18, 2016
Kisses from Italy, a U.S. based fast-casual restaurant chain, announced the opening of its fourth restaurant in the Wyndham Royal Vista - Pompano Beach.
read nowSmooth, profitable sailing for Captain D's this quarter
July 18, 2016
There's a party on the Captain D's ship this week after the brand announced that it is closing out its second quarter of 2016 with its 19th consecutive…
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Pizza Hut's digital guru talking all-things tech
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Baron Concors, Pizza Hut's global chief digital officer, will share insights about the chain's digital strategy Aug. 17 at this year’s CONNECT Mobile…
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Franchise Focus: Family owned coffee business brewing franchise deals
by Matthew Harper — Intern, Networld Media Group
The independent coffee shop is an iconic establishment that seems to be dying out in modern America, but one family owned coffee brand is determined to…
read nowDeli chain kneads online orders
July 15, 2016
Baker Brothers American Deli is launching an online ordering customer rewards program called Deli Dough, according to a news release. Consumers earn five…
read nowPie Five partners with Foodstone to open new locations
July 15, 2016
Pie Five Pizza announced a new development deal with existing franchise partner, Foodstone, LLC, that will open 16 additional locations in two states.
read nowDog Haus launches new movie hotdog
July 15, 2016
Dog Haus said it will partner with Chef Ilan Hall to create the Naughty Dog hot dog to promote the upcoming film, Sausage Party.
read nowCold Stone Creamery throws birthday celebration
July 15, 2016
Cold Stone Creamery announced a partnership with the Arizona Diamondbacks to celebrate team mascot, Baxter's birthday on National Ice Cream Day, Sunday, July…
read nowWhat's in a napkin? Maybe more than you think
July 15, 2016
Restaurant customers often take stacks of napkins when they visit with little thought to waste or cost to the business owner, and employees at the…
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