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Chipotle reports flat comps, lower profit in Q2
July 23, 2025
A slowdown in consumer spending and weather incidents that led to Chipotle's dismal Q1 performance intensified in Q2 as it reported flat comparable restaurant…
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How Fusian Sushi mastered automation to empower staff, not replace them
by https://my.networldmediagroup.com/site-admin/media/mediaitem/370643/change/, Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group
"Too many operators see robotics as a shortcut to cut labor. But the real ROI comes when automation enhances consistency and frees up your team to elevate the…
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3Natives rebrands to broaden menu
July 23, 2025
3Natives Acai and Juicery has rebranded its name to 3Natives Acai Cafe to reflect its expanded menu including hot and cold-pressed wraps, salads, breakfast…
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Huey Magoo’s lands in Florida airport
July 23, 2025
Huey Magoo's has opened its first airport location at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, bringing its hand-crafted chicken tenders to travelers.
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A&W marketing leader's diverse background plays role in brand strategy
In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of QSRweb and Pizza Marketplace, chats with Amanda Potts, vice president of…
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Opus launches platform to convert customer feedback into training
July 22, 2025
Opus Training, a training operations platform for multi-unit brands, has launched a product that automatically converts customer feedback into targeted…
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Capriotti's boosts menu with larger portions, value options
July 22, 2025
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is launching its "Bigger, Better" initiative, featuring larger portions and updated value deals across its menu.Its cheesesteaks will…
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Speaker Spotlight: Susan Taylor, Juice It Up CEO and president
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Susan Taylor, CEO and president of Juice It Up, shares a look at her career, achievements and industry trends ahead of her appearance at Fast Casual Executive…
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How to navigate the drive-thru landscape
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
How can drive-thrus navigate long waits, order accuracy and innovative tech? A panel at the Fast Casual Executive Summit will take a deep dive into the…
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Ziggi's Coffee going all-fin with 'Bad Bruce' dirty soda for Shark Week
July 18, 2025
Ziggi's Coffee is diving into "Shark Week" with a drink that has a bite. The coffee franchise has partnered with Discovery to launch a limited-time frozen…
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Craveworthy Brands rolling out Vistify's digital menu technology
July 18, 2025
Craveworthy Brands, a multi-brand restaurant platform, is investing in and will implement Vistify Inc.'s digital menu technology across its national portfolio.
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Sambazon opens 1st franchised location in Brooklyn
July 18, 2025
Acai bowl purveyor Sambazon has opened its first franchised location in New York at 1175 Fulton St. in Brooklyn, owned and operated by Pau Hana Group, a…
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From hype to frontline impact: Building trust through thoughtful AI
Elevating your frontline with AI tools that make a real impact.
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Organizations rely on their frontline teams to deliver for customers, protect the brand and keep operations running smoothly. But traditional…
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From data to direction: How XM empowers unit managers
Unit managers are critical to customer experience success. Without clear direction, data falls flat. Learn how experience management can drive focused…
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Prime Roots offering 'slice of the future' to delis, pizzerias
July 17, 2025
A new wave of plant-based deli meats is making its way to commercial slicers, offering sandwich shops and pizza brands a way to serve up options that even…
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Nick the Greek, Pei Wei, Hawaiian Bros tap Lunchbox for faster growth
July 17, 2025
Restaurants are prioritizing swift digital launches, with brands like Nick the Greek, Hawaiian Bros and Pei Wei adopting solutions from Lunchbox, a multi-unit…
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Freddy's launches 'This Is The Good Stuff' brand campaign
July 17, 2025
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has launched its brand campaign, "This Is The Good Stuff," an integrated media initiative designed to encourage…
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Big Dave's Cheesesteaks founder: Breaking generational barriers in his father's name
Derrick Hayes, CEO of Big Dave's Cheesesteaks, shares his incredible journey from a postal worker to building a fast casual empire in this inspiring Fast…
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Matcha Magic launches nationwide expansion
July 16, 2025
Matcha Magic, a woman and minority-led health-focused matcha cafe, announced a nationwide expansion plan, starting with its first franchise location at…
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