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Strong April restaurant sales fuel optimism for Q2
May 8, 2015
The data show same-store sales growth of 1.9 percent in April, a 1.1 percent improvement from the previous month’s year-over-year growth rate.
read now5 consumers restaurants can’t afford to ignore
May 8, 2015
The influence of Hispanics, millennials, aging Baby Boomers, smaller households and consumers demanding fresh and non-processed foods are some of the top…
read nowC-store pizza posing 'competitive threat' to QSRs, study says
May 7, 2015
C-stores' double-digit growth of pizza servings compared to flattening growth at QSRs is evidence of the segment's increasing focus on foodservice, and its…
read nowChanging menus prove new consumer attitudes
May 7, 2015
AEB emphasizes that restaurants must jump on the group's preferences for locally grown, sustainably raised and non-processed foods.
read nowFast casual dominates fastest-growing brands; Pieology cracks top 500, Technomic says
May 7, 2015
Technomic Inc. unveiled its Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report, which shows the fast casual sector increased collective annual sales by 12.8 percent to $3…
read nowDatassential releases appetizer trends report
May 7, 2015
Datassential released its Appetizers report, which includes a list of the top five "most loved" appetizers.
read nowWingstop files IPO
May 7, 2015
Wingstop is the latest fast casual chain to propose an initial public offering of its common stock.
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Are you doing delivery right?
by Noah Glass — CEO, Olo
As restaurant brands rush into delivery, they must lay the foundation with a best-of-breed digital ordering platform and choose a delivery fleet strategy that…
read nowWahlburgers expansion: Middle East, airports get a 'New Kid on the Block'
May 7, 2015
Wahlburgers has secured a 20-store franchise deal with Arjomand Group of the Middle East as well as at a couple U.S.-based airports.
read nowDog Haus takes a bite out of Colorado
May 7, 2015
Dog Haus is opening its first franchise location outside its home state of California.
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Building brands: Pie Five's CEO shares strategies
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Pie Five's parent company, Rave Restaurant Group, is looking to build and expand the concepts under the brand.
read nowThe Halal Guys goes international
May 7, 2015
The Halal Guys has signed three multi-unit franchise deals to open 40 restaurants in the Philippines; Jakarta, Indonesia; and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
read nowWage, policy changes creating 'perfect storm' for franchisees, industry attorneys say
May 6, 2015
Labor attorneys for franchise businesses say the industry is facing a "perfect storm" of attacks from labor regulators and unions.
read nowNoodles misses Q1 goals, expects growth
May 6, 2015
Noodles & Company reported during its earning's call this week that Q1 saw an 18.1-percent growth, increasing revenue to nearly $106 million but still came up…
read nowHotSchedules and Jobsabi release Apple Watch apps
May 6, 2015
HotSchedules, a global software-as-a-service provider for the restaurant, retail and hospitality industries, announced the launch of their applications for use…
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The un-red meat: Restaurants embracing new proteins
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Restaurants are trying to meet Americans' desires to eat healthier by giving them a variety of protein options.
read nowThe Habit Burger launches email club
May 6, 2015
The Habit Burger has launched a free email program to help engage guests, and for a limited time they are eligible to win a variety of prizes, the company says.
read nowPie Five hits Mississippi
May 5, 2015
The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi this week is opening a Pie Five Pizza Co. unit, which is Mississippi's first Pie Five.
read nowBurger 21 adds to Florida, Georgia portfolio
May 5, 2015
Burger 21 has signed an additional franchise agreement with its very first franchisee to develop its first restaurant in Melbourne, Florida.
read nowService union joining franchisees, activists in minimum wage fight
May 5, 2015
The Service Employees International Union is joining franchisees and activists together in the fight to raise minimum wage.
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