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Restaurants want to lower energy use, but need help
by Al Subbloie
Amid rising inflation, America's small- to medium-sized businesses, which the U.S. trade representative calls the "backbone of our economy," are no better off…
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Fiesta Restaurant Group CEO steps down
December 27, 2022
Fiesta Restaurant Group Inc. CEO Rich Stockinger has stepped down from the parent company of Pollo Tropical. CFO Dirk Montgomery will serve as interim CEO…
read nowSalata taps former NCR exec to lead tech team
December 27, 2022
Salata, a built-to-order salad kitchen with 90 locations, has hired Briton Smetzer as VP of IT. With a background in a variety of industries, including fast…
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FastCasual's Top 10 most-read stories of 2022
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Readers were most interested in well-established brands moving into new markets. News about Dave's Hot Chicken, for example, entering South Carolina and…
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Pickleman's makes Oklahoma City debut
December 23, 2022
St. Louis-based Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe is continuing its Midwest expansion, opening this week in Oklahoma City at 6001 N. May Ave. It's the fourth…
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Huey Magoo’s hits 40th unit milestone
December 23, 2022
Florida-based Huey Magoo's has opened its 40th location. The store is in Flowery Branch, Georgia, and marks the fourth location in the Atlanta area.
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Former Rego president named CEO of Denver's Birdcall
December 22, 2022
Denver-based Birdcall, which has nine locations serving natural chicken with a proprietary and vertically integrated technology platform, has hired Mark…
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Weenie Wonder opening 2nd location
December 22, 2022
Rise Brands, which owns 16-Bit Bar+Arcade, Pins Mechanical Company, and No Soliciting, is opening its second Weenie Wonder location in February 2023 in…
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Sprinkles opening franchise in Utah
December 22, 2022
Sprinkles, the dessert bakery behind the Cupcake ATM, has opened its first domestic franchise in Riverton, Utah since launching in 2005 in Beverly Hills. The…
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Capriotti's, Original ChopShop, Sweetfin leaders talk extending hospitality to digital customers
by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media
Technology is playing a big role in providing a robust digital customer experience.
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Wings Etc serving wings made of cauliflower
December 20, 2022
We've heard of cauliflower pizza crust, but what about wings? It's the latest menu addition from Wings Etc. Grill & Pub, which said in a company press…
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Goodcents expands into 9th state with 10-unit Pennsylvania deal
December 20, 2022
Goodcents is expanding into Pennsylvania early next year after signing an area representative agreement to build 10 restaurants over the next five years, with…
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Genghis Grill creating stir in Little Rock
December 20, 2022
Genghis Grill has signed a franchise deal for three units in the Little Rock area. The agreement includes taking over ownership of the existing Little Rock…
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Charleys opens 100th in 2022
December 20, 2022
Ohio-based Charleys Philly Steaks, which has 740 global locations, is opening its 100th store of the year on Wednesday in North Lauderdale, Florida, at 7202 W.
read nowPenn Station hires construction, real estate manager
December 20, 2022
Ohio-based Penn Station East Coast Subs, which has 300 locations, has hired Jeffrey R. Becker as manager of construction and real estate to oversee site…
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Pieology expands California footprint
December 20, 2022
Pieology Pizzeria has opened in Thousand Oaks, California, the 47th opening for franchisee Akash Management, according to a press release.
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Great Greek president: '2022 is best in company history'
December 20, 2022
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is reporting 2022 as the most successful year in its company history, signing 24 franchise agreements and 16 multi-unit…
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German Doner Kebab opening 2nd US location
December 20, 2022
Scotland-based German Doner Kebab is opening its second U.S.-based location early next year in Queens, New York. The brand entered the U.S. market in 2021 with…
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Cafe Rio adds to Denver lineup
December 20, 2022
Southern Utah-based Cafe Rio Mexican Grill has opened two Denver locations. The first opened in October in Greenwood Village, and a store in Highlands Ranch…
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Zaxby's loyalty engagement increases 317%
December 20, 2022
Since Zaxby's 2022 relaunch of its mobile app, Zax Rewardz, mobile engagement is up 317%, according to CMO Patrick Schwing.
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