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Wyoming home to Moe's Southwest Grill, Schlotzsky's co-branded location
May 20, 2016
FOCUS Brands will open its first Moe's Southwest Grill and Schlotzsky's co-branded restaurant next week in the Hat Six Travel Center at 6985 Nugget in…
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Industry leaders weigh in on labor regulations
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
FastCasual interviewed a variety of industry leaders hoping to find a consensus regarding the labor ruling. Instead, we learned that the issues sparked a…
read nowNekter rocks summer with low-calorie drinks
May 18, 2016
Nekter Juice Bar is bringing back its "Nekter on the Rocks" drink offerings, which consist of three low-calorie cocktail mixers to allow customers to spice up…
read nowTech guru joins Tropical Smoothie Cafe executive team
May 18, 2016
Tropical Smoothie Cafe has appointed Barry Schnur chief financial and administrative officer. In addition to his roles leading the company's fiscal functions…
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Ohio ice cream shop launching pad for new overtime regulations
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
VP Joe Biden said the ruling, which extends overtime protections to 4.2 million more Americans, who are not currently eligible under federal law, will help to…
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Can Pei Wei get on a roll with sushi?
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Pei Wei is rolling out new sushi rolls next week in San Antonio and will test how well they do with consumers for six weeks.
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How to hire top-notch summer employees
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Two experts weigh in on how to hire the best summer employees.
read nowSmiling Moose unveils low-calorie options
May 18, 2016
Smiling Moose Rocky Mountain Deli has launched a healthy menu featuring more than 20 menu options under 600 calories, according to a company press release.
read nowEl Pollo Loco opens 3rd Oceanside store
May 18, 2016
The fire-grilled chicken chain, El Pollo Loco, opened ts third location in Oceanside, California, according to a news release. The 3,017-square-foot location…
read nowFormer golf pro opens Your Pie in California
May 18, 2016
There's a new fast casual pizza franchise moving into the sizzling Coachella Valley market in California under the ownership of a former golf pro and his wife.
read nowSurvey: Consumers leveraging smartphones to make dining decisions, find deals
May 18, 2016
Consumers are continuing to use their digital devices to help make dining decisions, including searching for nearby locations and deals, according to a survey…
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Why restaurants are singing 'Ode to the Hamburger'
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
All around the country, restaurants are paying tribute to that all-American mainstay — the hamburger.
read nowRestaurant tech partnership boosts marketing efforts through online ordering
May 17, 2016
Real-time restaurant marketing provider, Paytronix Systems, has joined hands with digital ordering provider, Olo, to provide features to help…
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Uncovering 4 secret ingredients of 'the modern brand'
by Jeff Fromm — Executive Vice President, Barkley
Modern brands, including Panera, Starbucks, Shake Shack, are more than restaurants or food products. They represent the lifestyle of modern consumers today.
read nowDeputy, Square launch digital business management platform
May 17, 2016
Deputy, a global workforce management solution, has partnered with Square to create a digital business management solution for restaurant owners and retailers.
read nowJohnny Rockets receives export award from US president
May 17, 2016
In recognition of its franchise and sales success overseas, Johnny Rockets received the President's E Award for Exports at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. The…
read nowMango madness hits Qdoba
May 17, 2016
Qdoba Mexican Eats is now serving Mango Salsa and has reintroduced its Mango Salad, another perennial favorite, according to a company press release.
read nowPiada refreshes menu, ordering process
May 17, 2016
Piada Italian Street Food has created new menu items for the spring and summer seasons, featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients, according to a company press…
read nowGrabbagreen expands footprint in Midwest
May 17, 2016
Grabbagreen, a Scottsdale-based fast casual concept, has announced a two-store development deal in Minnesota with franchise partner Rocky Osborn of Zoom…
read nowCousins Subs makes sweeping changes to refresh brand, returns to original logo
May 16, 2016
The trend toward modifying businesses that fall strictly into the QSR category into hybrids that mix quick service with some of the elements of fast casual is…
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