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Instacart hosting 'Curtailing Kitchen Chaos' at Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Register here by Feb. 23 for the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit to receive the early bird discount.
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McAlister’s signs 10-unit deal for Minnesota
January 16, 2024
Focus Brands, the parent company of Auntie Anne's, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, McAlister's Deli, Moe's Southwest Grill and Schlotzsky's, is bringing McAlister's…
read nowSalata nearing 100 units
January 16, 2024
Salata Salad Kitchen is opening its 97th location Thursday in Charlotte's Lower South End. The 2,600-square-foot store marks the city's third location…
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How this leading chicken chain is leveraging the fusion between QSR and fast casual
by Fast Casual
Navigating the rapidly blurred lines of fast casual and quick service, Slim Chickens stands out with the winning formula. In a dining landscape heavily shaped…
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Just Poke entering Canada
January 15, 2024
Seattle-based Just Poke, which is backed by Conscious Hospitality Group, is entering Canada when it opens in Richmond.
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Stuffed Shells, dessert arrive at Fazoli's
January 15, 2024
Kentucky-founded Fazoli's, a casual Italian chain franchise owned by FAT Brands Inc., is bringing fans cheesy comfort as the new year kicks off with three…
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10 robots rescuing restaurant workers
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Meet 10 of the robots that Fast casual brands are using to improve the guest experience and provide better service.
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Flying Dolly's launching franchising
January 12, 2024
Flying Dolly's — formerly Just Chillin — is seeking franchisees in the Southeast United States. Founded last year by Jeff and Corey Robertson, the brand is a…
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Krak Boba celebrates opening with extravaganza
January 12, 2024
Krak Boba opened its 10th location in Moreno Valley, California, last month, and is celebrating Saturday with a party featuring prizes, music, an ice sculpture…
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Tropical Smoothie taps SNL's Chloe Fineman in ad campaign
January 11, 2024
Atlanta-based Tropical Smoothie Cafe is debuting Tropic Bowls, topped with fruit, granola and chia seeds on bases of acai, chia oatmeal pudding or yogurt, as…
read nowNext Level Burger acquires Veggie Grill
January 11, 2024
Next Level Burger, a plant-based burger chain, has acquired Veggie Grill from the vegan investment company VegInvest. With this acquisition, Next Burger will…
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Krak Boba launches 'PersonaliTEA' campaign
January 11, 2024
Krak Boba, a 20-unit bubble tea brand based in Southern California, is launching a marketing campaign designed to revolutionize the way people experience and…
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Bruxie opening 8th California location
January 11, 2024
California-based Bruxie, which serves hand-crafted waffle sandwiches, chicken tenders and custard shakes, has opened its eighth location in its home state.
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I Heart Mac & Cheese rolling out flatbreads
January 11, 2024
Florida-based I Heart Mac & Cheese is now offering flatbread options for $9.99. Options include:
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Naf Naf Grill feeding the hungry with a 'snap'
January 10, 2024
Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill is partnering with Gift A Meal, a cause-marketing platform committed to addressing local hunger in the local communities where Naf…
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Cupbop promotes corporate trainer to operations director
January 9, 2024
Indonesia-based Cupbop, a fast casual Korean Barbeque in-a-cup concept, has promoted Gina Silveira to director of Operations. Before joining the company in…
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Wickles Pickles acquired by Fenwick Food Group
January 9, 2024
Fenwick Food Group — a division of Fenwick Brands Inc., a consumer packaged goods investment firm in the Southeast — has acquired Wickles Pickles. Fenwick Food…
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Shake Shack launching 'swicy' menu
January 9, 2024
Shake Shack is debuting a "swicy" (sweet/spicy) menu Friday, but fans can get early access Tuesday using the Shake Shack app.
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New York Fries reentering US
January 9, 2024
New York Fries, a fresh-cut fries concept, is reentering the U.S., when it opens Tuesday in Roosevelt Field's Dining District, one of the largest shopping…
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JDE Peet’s buys Brazil coffee, tea business
January 9, 2024
JDE Peet's has acquired the Brazilian coffee and tea business from JAV Group for an undisclosed amount in cash, which was first announced on July 24, 2023…
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