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Teriyaki Madness expanding thanks to FranShares partnership
March 15, 2023
Teriyaki Madness, which has 130-plus shops and 90 in development, is partnering with FranShares to grow its national footprint.
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Tim Tebow opens 2nd Clean Juice
March 14, 2023
Former NFL star Tim Tebow has opened his second Clean Juice. The location is just off campus from the University of Florida in Gainesville, where he won the…
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Mooyah teams up with Kellogg’s for Froot Loops shake
March 14, 2023
Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes, which has nearly 100 locations, is partnering with Kellogg's for a limited-time only Froot Loops shake available through…
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MOD Pizza releases hand-held Pocket Pie for LTO
March 14, 2023
MOD Pizza has released a hand-held pizza dubbed the Pocket Pie, a first of its kind for the brand, according to a press release.
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8 restaurant tech trends you can’t Ignore in 2023
by Jen Kern — CMO, Qu
Jenifer Kern highlights eight trends that restaurant operators need to embrace in a rapidly progressing digital world where efficiency is no longer an easy…
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Chicken al Pastor available at Chipotle
March 14, 2023
Chipotle Mexican Grill is serving Chicken al Pastor in all 3,200 company-owned restaurants, marking the first time it has launched a global menu innovation…
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Big Chicken coming to Gilbert
March 14, 2023
Shaquille O'Neal-owned Big Chicken is opening its second Arizona location this week as part of a 12-unit agreement with Arizona-based restaurant ownership team…
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Potbelly signs 13-unit deal in NYC
March 13, 2023
Potbelly Corp. has finalized a multi-unit development agreement with United One Group to open 13 shops over the next eight years along with the refranchising…
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Chick N Max opens 1st franchise
March 13, 2023
Chick N Max, specializing in almond-wood smoked chicken and wings, sandwiches and fried tenders, has opened its first franchise and fourth location in Wichita…
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Scooter's hires CMO
March 13, 2023
Scooter's Coffee has hired Malorie Maddox as chief marketing officer.
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Slim Chickens adds home state location
March 13, 2023
Slim Chickens opened last week at 401 S. Thompson St., in Springdale, Arkansas, under the direction of multi-unit operating group, Slim Chickens Support Center.
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Balance Grille inks Texas deal
March 10, 2023
On the heels of announcing its franchise launch last month, Balance Grille is entering Texas thanks to a five-store development deal for the Dallas area with…
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March 10, 2023
Pollo Campero, a Guatemalan-born fast casual brand, has opened in New York's Manhattan at 601 Eighth Ave., near Port Authority, with another slated for next…
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Dickey's scales down menu
March 10, 2023
Dickey's Barbecue Pit spent the past year collaborating with franchisees to cut its menu by 42% in an effort to combat food inflation, maintain value to guests…
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Basketball stars Anthony Davis Jr., Derrick Rose, Tim Hardaway Jr. bringing Fatburger to Illinois
March 9, 2023
FAT Brands Inc. is opening its first of many co-branded Fatburger and Buffalo's Express restaurants in Orland Park, Illinois, thanks to a partnership with…
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The Habit hires former YUM Brands exec as CMO
March 9, 2023
California-based The Habit Burger Grill has hired Jack Hinchliffe as global chief marketing officer. The former Yum Brands executive joined KFC UK and Ireland…
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Paytronix tool aims to revolutionize mobile app management
March 9, 2023
Patryonix, a guest engagement technology platform, has launched the Paytronix Mobile Experience Builder, a self-service tool that lets brands publish content…
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3 tips for restaurant operators to maximize online ordering sales on game days
by Mo Chaar
In the restaurant industry, major sporting events like March Madness and the World Series present great opportunities for restaurants to boost their revenue…
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Detroit Wing Co hatches chicken sandwich
March 8, 2023
Detroit Wing Company has created its first two chicken sandwiches, the Classic and Honey Butter Hot. They both feature a four-ounce hand-battered and…
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Women in the Lead 2023: Honoring 21 of fast casual's top female leaders
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
In honor of International Women's Day, FastCasual interviewed 21 female executives leading the industry.
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