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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…
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Next 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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January 9, 2024
Chatmeter, a provider of reputation management and multi-location intelligence, has launched Pulse AI: Signals, enabling brands with critical customer and…
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MOD Pizza brings on new CEO
January 9, 2024
MOD Pizza has appointed Beth Scott as its CEO and a member of its board, according to a press release.
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How planet, personal health driving restaurant choices in 2024
by Stephanie Lind — Founder, Elohi Strategic Advisors
Stephanie Lind, founder of Elohi Strategic Advisors, reveals how consumer concerns over personal health and food waste should impact fast casual brands' menu…
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The Habit hires culinary director
January 9, 2024
The Habit Burger Grill has hired Chef Jason Triail as director of culinary innovation. Hailing from Long Island, he previously led culinary training at Yard…
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Dave's Hot Chicken launches cauliflower sliders, bites
January 8, 2024
Dave's Hot Chicken is launching its first core menu item — Dave's NOT Chicken — since the original parking lot pop-up opened nearly seven years ago. Dave's NOT…
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Frozen energy drinks debuting at Black Rock Coffee
January 8, 2024
Black Rock Coffee Bar is adding Frozen Fuel Energy Drinks to the menu. Commencing now as a pre-launch in all Arizona and California stores by next week…
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