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NCR Corporation, Stratacache bringing digital signage to menus
March 7, 2022
NCR Corporation, an enterprise technology provider, is partnering with Stratacache, a company with experience in digital signage and retail marketing…
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Wow Bao creates menu for plant-based concept
March 7, 2022
Several industry leaders have come together to launch a plant-based protein brand — Skinny Butcher — in both retail and virtual restaurants.
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Tennessee lawmakers drop proposed beverage tax
March 7, 2022
The Tennessee House of Representatives has withdrawn a bill to levy a 5-cent tax on non-alcoholic carbonated beverage containers, thanks to lobbying by the…
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Shake Shack serving up bitcoin
March 7, 2022
In an effort to reach younger customers, Shake Shack is getting in the bitcoin game, offering the cryptocurrency to customers making purchases using the Cash…
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Koibito Poke opening in Charlotte
March 4, 2022
Koibito Poke, which was founded in 2018 in Arizona, is opening in Charlotte, North Carolina in July at 4701 Park Road, Suite B.
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Rush Bowls making Minnesota debut
March 4, 2022
Rush Bowls, a Colorado-based concept known for its healthy meals-in-a-bowl, is opening its first Minnesota location in mid-March. Under the direction of the…
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Saladworks adding 20 ghost kitchens
March 4, 2022
Saladworks, a create-your-own salad franchise, which is part of the WOWorks family of brands, is opening 20 ghost kitchen locations in Florida through its…
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Sweetgreen CEO sees 'clear runway' for 1,000 locations by 2030
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Sweetgreen's shares were up 17% Thursday after the Los Angeles-based company reported that revenues were up nearly 40% and that same-store sales increased 63…
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Chef Jose Andres, Pollo Tropical helping Ukrainian refugees
March 4, 2022
Miami-based Pollo Tropical is partnering with Chef Jose Andres' charitable foundation, World Central Kitchen, to support relief efforts in and around Ukraine.
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Charleys Cheesesteaks and Wings opens 100th location
March 3, 2022
Charleys Cheesesteaks and Wings has launched its 100th location within its parent company, Charleys Philly Steaks, just five years after launching.
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Blaze Pi Day deal back for 9th year
March 3, 2022
Blaze Pizza's Pie Day deal is back for its ninth year. Existing and new Blaze Loyalty Rewards members who sign up on the Blaze app by Pi Day, March 14, receive…
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Angel investor helping Pure Grit BBQ open NYC flagship
March 3, 2022
Pure Grit BBQ, a vegan fast casual brand that has been selling barbecue essentials online since 2020, has received an angel investment from Robert Devine…
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5 Ways to Drive Sales and Generate Engagement through Digital Signage
March 3, 2022
Lucas Burns Restaurants nowadays are busier than ever, trying to find resources to re-engage customers following the pandemic setbacks. Many…
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Mountain Mike’s opens 4th Oregon restaurant
March 3, 2022
California-based Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened its fourth Oregon restaurant, located in Klamath Falls. The store is owned by franchisee Jim Smith, who owns…
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Dickey's continues expansion into Western Michigan
March 2, 2022
Dickey's Barbecue Pit is working its way across Michigan.
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Panera Bread Foundation helping underserved, at-risk children
March 2, 2022
Panera Bread has refreshed the mission of its Panera Bread Foundation to "support and strengthen communities by investing in underserved and at-risk children…
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Clean Juice invents 'The Refresher'
March 2, 2022
Charlotte-based Clean Juice has created The Refresher by combining two of its best-sellers — smoothies and fresh-pressed juice. The superfood concoction is a…
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German Doner Kebab appoints global COO
March 2, 2022
German Doner Kebab has appointed Daniel Bunce, the brand's former managing director for German GDK UK and Europe, as its global COO to spearhead the brand's…
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Former Schlotzsky's CBO takes over same role at Moe's
March 2, 2022
Focus Brands, the parent company of Moe's Southwest Grill, Auntie Anne's, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, McAlister's Deli and Schlotzsky's, has appointed Tory…
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3 Ways to future-proof your restaurant tech stack
by Paul Radley — Marketing Manager, Qu POS
It’s clear that a digital transformation is no longer a "nice to have" but a necessity for future viability, and winning restaurants in the post-pandemic…
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