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Blaze Pizza launches 1st kids meal menu
August 28, 2026
Blaze Pizza has launched its first-ever kids menu to accommodate families during the back-to-school season, according to a press release.
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Jason's Deli, Omnirev leaders talk guest data, AI for driving repeat catering business
by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media
AI and guest data can drive retention and turn guest data into revenue. Learn how during a panel talk at the Restaurant Catering Workshop, taking place Oct.
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Mooyah Burgers signs 6-unit deal to grow Utah presence
August 28, 2026
Plano, Texas-based Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes has signed a six-unit development deal with established franchisees Art and Nick Depole to expand its…
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Mokas Coffee & Eatery signs 9-unit development deal for Kansas City expansion
August 28, 2026
Mokas Coffee & Eatery has signed a nine-unit development deal with Cornerstone Hospitality to expand across the Kansas City market.
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Accuracy is the new loyalty: How smart labeling protects restaurant profits
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Star Micronics' upcoming webinar, "Accuracy Is the New Loyalty," will explore how integrating smart labeling with existing restaurant technology eliminates…
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Shawarma Press, Chicken Salad Chick, Firehouse Subs execs to talk operational complexities at Fast Casual Executive Summit
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
The upcoming "Complexity Killers" session at the Fast Casual Executive Summit will guide restaurant operators in auditing and streamlining their bloated tech…
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How fast-casual franchise Your Pie is optimizing kitchens for modern diners
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Fast-casual pizza franchise Your Pie is strategically expanding across the Southeast under CEO Ken Caldwell by blending its authentic, handcrafted Italian…
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Fresh Brothers adds Wing It On to Southern California pizza menus
August 27, 2026
Fresh Brothers Pizza is now serving Wing It On wings at all of its Southern California locations, expanding the wing concept's footprint by 20 locations…
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Poké House prepares for Las Vegas debut, plans Nevada expansion
August 27, 2026
Poké House will enter Nevada with Friday's opening of its first Las Vegas location at 7175 W. Lake Mead Blvd.
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Shark Club takes a deliberate bite out of the US sports restaurant market
by Amy Sorter — Writer and Editor, Connect Media
Shark Club's recent North Texas opening sets the stage to bridge the gap between traditional sports bars and upscale casual dining.
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Dave's Hot Chicken CMO reveals when and when NOT to use AI
Dave's Hot Chicken CMO Brandon Rhoten joins Fast Casual Nation to break down how the fast-growing chicken chain uses AI on the back end for customer data and…
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AI, location data reshaping how restaurant brands chase foot traffic
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Azira's Gladys Kong and Good Way Group's Isabel Soriano break down how predictive analytics, privacy shifts and hyper-local targeting are changing site…
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Restaurant traffic rebounds post Cyclospora
August 26, 2026
The newest data from Placer.ai reveals restaurant traffic is recovering from the Cyclospora outbreak.
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Inflation, labor and AI: 5 things fast casual operators need to know
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Toast’s latest industry survey reveals why restaurant operators are still betting on growth despite rising costs and hiring challenges.
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Houston TX Hot Chicken, Manaha Fresh, Craveworthy show how to deliver like a pro
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media
The Restaurant Catering Workshop will share how to manage the complexities of delivery.
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Shipley Donuts launches online catering program
August 26, 2026
Shipley Donuts launched an online catering platform powered by Olo Catering, giving customers and franchisees a dedicated platform for large orders.
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Dillas Quesadillas to open 1st nontraditional location
August 26, 2026
Dillas Quesadillas will launch its first nontraditional location inside Brookshire Grocery Arena in Bossier City, Louisiana.
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Birdcall opens 1st franchise restaurant in Mississippi
August 25, 2026
Colorado-based chicken brand Birdcall has opened its first franchise-operated restaurant in Starkville, Mississippi, as the company prepares for additional…
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Restaurant resales fall in 2026; turnkey, franchise deals surge
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
High interest rates and construction costs are reshaping the restaurant resale market, driving buyers toward equipped second-generation spaces and proven…
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National Restaurant Association: Beverages give brands daypart, sales boost
August 25, 2026
Beverages are becoming one of the most dynamic and innovative growth drivers in the restaurant industry, according to the National Restaurant Association's…
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