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Shake Shack: 'Home of the Braves'
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
The location, which is the chain's second-largest unit, features seating for over 100, its first bar, a wall of free arcade games, kiosks and over a dozen TVs…
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MilkShake Factory opens 1st Indiana location
June 30, 2025
MilkShake Factory, known for its handspun milkshakes and premium chocolates, will open its first Indiana location in Indianapolis on July 12 at 1340 E. 86th…
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Cousins Maine Lobster surpasses $1B systemwide sales
June 30, 2025
Cousins Maine Lobster, a national food truck and fast-casual dining concept, has surpassed $1 billion in systemwide sales since its founding in 2012. The…
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Can protein, "back to basics" approach re-energize Starbucks?
by R.J. Hottovy — Head of Analytical Research, Placer.ai
If Starbucks can give its large, established customer base new reasons to visit, it can unlock significant growth.
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There is nothing 'soft' about soft skills
by Felicia White — President, CHART
The skills frontline managers require are categorized as "hard" and "soft" skills. The "hard skills" (which I noted in my initial blog post) are those focused…
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Lunchbox, 1Huddle digitalize restaurant training
June 30, 2025
Lunchbox, a restaurant technology platform, is teaming up with 1Huddle, a game-based training platform, aimed at transforming restaurant employee training into…
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Beans & Brews hires trio of leaders
June 30, 2025
Beans & Brews Coffeehouse CEO Doug Willmarth has expanded the leadership team, appointing Chef Becca McIntyre as vice president of supply chain and…
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Grilling Season Essentials for Restaurants
To capitalize on the grilling season, your kitchen must be prepped with the right tools to serve up flavor, speed, and consistency all summer long. A…
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Speaker Spotlight: Seth Larsen, chief relationship officer, Cheba Hut Toasted Subs
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Seth Larsen, chief relationship officer at Cheba Hut Toasted Subs, is one of dozens of panelists participating in the upcoming Fast Casual Executive Summit.
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3 Ways Unified Data Drives ROI & Value for Enterprise Restaurant Brands
Discover how leading brands use restaurant operations, data, and analytics to boost ROI, streamline performance, and scale unit-level profitability.
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Qdoba opens 800th location
June 26, 2025
Qdoba has opened its 800th location in North Miami Beach, Florida, marking a significant step toward its goal of doubling its footprint to 1,600 restaurants by…
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Fuego Tortilla launches watermelon margarita
June 26, 2025
Fuego Tortilla Grill, a fast casual concept inspired by Mexican flavors and the spirit of Texas, is cooling things down and cranking up the flavor with the…
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Wonder serving TikTok star's cupcakes, salad
June 26, 2025
Melissa Ben-Ishay, a New York Times bestselling cookbook author and founder of Baked by Melissa, has partnered with Wonder to offer her Rainbow Kale Salad and…
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Cheba Hut plants flag in Cowboy State
June 25, 2025
After over two decades of support from Wyoming sub lovers crossing state lines to get their sandwich fixes, Cheba Hut is bringing its sandwiches into fans…
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Juice It Up entering Nevada
June 25, 2025
Juice It Up, a smoothie, juice and açaí bowl chain, is entering Nevada thanks to an agreement with Marine Corps officer and local franchisee Sukhbir Toor to…
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Fast casuals tapping into alcohol to boost profits
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Margaritas, in particular, have been a key driver in Taco Cabana's growth, proving that even in a fast casual setting, customers are eager for a refreshing…
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Taco John's CEO talks balancing innovation with brand's rich history
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Heather Neary, president and CEO of legacy brand Taco John's, chats with podcast host Mandy Detwiler about balancing the brand's history with the innovation…
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Dave's Hot Chicken COO: Winning the Top 100, growing from 4 to 300 units
Join Restaurant Masterminds hosts Paul Barron and Cherryh Cansler as they sit down with Jim Bitticks, president and COO of Dave's Hot Chicken, to discuss…
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FiiZ Drinks making Canadian debut with 100-store deal
June 24, 2025
FiiZ Drinks, a Utah-based specialty soda shop, has announced its expansion into Canada through a 100-store development agreement over the next decade with…
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