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PowerSoul Cafe opening 2nd location
March 21, 2024
PowerSoul Cafe, a certified gluten-free fast casual, is opening its second location Friday in Chinatown at 3501 S. Valley View Blvd., in Nevada. The…
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Shake Shack names Rob Lynch as CEO
March 21, 2024
Rob Lynch, president and CEO of Papa John's International, is replacing Randy Garutti as Shake Shack CEO, effective May 20. Garutti, who announced his…
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Smashburger appoints former Starbucks exec as CEO
March 21, 2024
Smashburger, owned by Jollibee Group, has tapped Denise Nelsen as CEO, the company's first female CEO. "We are thrilled to welcome Denise Nelsen as…
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Red Mango unveils Florida franchising plans
March 21, 2024
Dallas-based Red Mango, specializing in frozen yogurt, smoothies, power bowls and juice, is opening 10 Florida locations over the next three years. "Red…
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Schmackary’s Cookies expanding to California
March 20, 2024
Since annoucing its franchising plans in May 2023, New York City-based Schmackary's has secured four agreements to add 13 units by 2025. The locations span…
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Slice House by Tony Gemignani takes top honors at Pizza Marketplace Top 100 Movers & Shakers event
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Slice House has awarded over 139 franchise agreements since the brand began franchising last year.
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H&H Bagels signs 50th franchise
March 19, 2024
H&H Bagels, founded in 1972 in New York City, has signed franchise agreements for 50 locations as part of its nationwide expansion, slated to begin this…
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Navigating the benefits and challenges of labor-saving digital devices in foodservice
by Fast Casual
Pre-moistened disposable wipes are a quick and effective solution for maintaining the cleanliness of POS systems, self-serve kiosks, and digital screens as…
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Jennifer Schuler named CEO of Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream
March 19, 2024
Handel's Homemade Ice Cream, which has nearly 130 locations operated by 65 franchisees, has named Jennifer Schuler as CEO.
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Rock N Roll Sushi making Northwest Arkansas debut
March 19, 2024
Rock N Roll Sushi is about to take the stage with its first location in Northwest Arkansas.
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Wonder raises $700M to fuel growth
March 19, 2024
Wonder CEO and founder Marc Lore announced Tuesday the 11-unit digital food hall has raised $700 million from all major existing shareholders, including NEA…
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Wing Snob adding 100 units by 2025
March 18, 2024
Wing Snob is continuing expansion throughout the U.S. and Canada. Under the leadership of co-Founders Brian Shunia and Jack Mashini, the 40-unit chain opened…
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Hungry House, MegaBite merge to form BiteLabs
March 18, 2024
Hungry House, a New York-based fast casual restaurant platform, is merging with MegaBite, a Latin American delivery-focused restaurant platform, to create…
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Dynamic pricing: Teaching restaurant customers to embrace it
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Fast casual executives discuss the future of dynamic pricing and how to gain customer buy-in.
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March 18, 2024
Qdoba Mexican Eats has hired Jeremy Vitaro, former CDO of Little Caesars Pizza, to fill the same role at the 750-unit chain.
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Wild Eggs co-founder returns as SVP of operations
March 18, 2024
Wild Eggs co-Founder JD Rothberg has returned to the Louisville-based breakfast, brunch and lunch restaurant chain, as SVP of operations.
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&pizza revamps loyalty program, digital ordering experience
March 15, 2024
East Coast pizza chain &pizza has launched a new loyalty program called Dead Presidents Club in partnership with Thanx. This program aims to boost customer…
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Rachel's Kitchen taking on Texas
March 15, 2024
Construction is underway at the Lone Star's first Rachel's Kitchen, a Las Vegas-based eatery marking its inaugural Texas location in Frisco this spring at 362…
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Jeff's Bagel Run announces franchise plans
March 14, 2024
Jeff's Bagel Run, founded in 2021 in Florida, has launched a franchise program. The three-unit chain is gearing up to add five locations, said former…
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Shake Smart lands investment from NewSpring
March 14, 2024
Shake Smart, which serves protein shakes, protein smoothies, acai bowls, wraps, nut butter and avocado toast, has landed an investment from NewSpring, a family…
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