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BurgerFi testing 4 customer-facing technologies, hybrid food hall
December 20, 2021
In hopes of staying ahead of evolving consumer preferences as well as to combat widespread labor shortages, Florida-based BurgerFi is testing a hybrid food…
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Shake Shack gifting fries to inconvenienced holiday travelers
December 20, 2021
To provide a little stress relief to weary holiday travelers, Shake Shack is giving away free fries Wednesday-Friday to those who encounter delayed or canceled…
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Naf Naf plans Midwest expansion
December 17, 2021
Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill is continuing to "fan the flame" of its growing franchise family with more expansion planned in the Midwest, according to a…
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Roll-Em-Up Taquitos enters Las Vegas market
December 17, 2021
Roll-Em-Up Taquitos has signed a development deal to bring five locations to Las Vegas. The stores will be owned by Nate Pollock, Frank Melfi and Marisa Floyd.
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IHOP veteran, restaurateur launch fast casual Flip’d in NYC
December 17, 2021
Veteran IHOP franchise Bryan McKenzie and restaurateur Robert Cummins are opening their first fast casual concept, called Flip'd, in New York's Flatiron…
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Combo Kitchen pairing D. Wade Burgers with Winghouse
December 17, 2021
Combo Kitchen and NBA champions and entrepreneurs Dwyane Wade and Udonis Haslem are partnering on a ghost kitchen with Florida-based restaurant chain WingHouse…
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Revel Systems partners with global payments platform Adyen
December 17, 2021
Revel Systems, a market leading cloud-native point of sale and business management platform, is partnering with Adyen, a global payments platform. Leveraging…
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Qdoba landing in Puerto Rico
December 16, 2021
Qdoba, a Mexican fast casual chain known for its freshly prepared burritos, tacos, bowls, and signature salads, plans to open its first Puerto Rico location in…
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Chipotle's first Chipotlane Digital Kitchen debuting this month
December 16, 2021
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc.'s first Chipotlane Digital Kitchen and walk-up window restaurant will open later this month in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, for digital…
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FAT Brands completes Fazoli’s acquisition
December 16, 2021
FAT Brands Inc. has completed its acquisition of Fazoli's from Sentinel Capital Partners, marking the company's official entry into the Italian quick-service…
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Hooters, Hoots CEO reveals 5 ways he preps teams for holidays blitz
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Sal Melilli, CEO of HOA Brands, the parent company to Hooters and Hoots Wings, shares how he is preparing his team for the holiday rush.
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Viva Chicken expanding South Carolina, Georgia footprints
December 16, 2021
Viva Chicken, a Charlotte, North Carolina-based chain, has signed leases to enter Georgia, making its debut next year in Atlanta with locations in Kennesaw and…
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Killer Burger hires Adam Sanders as financial planning and analysis VP
December 16, 2021
Killer Burger has tapped Adam Sanders as vice president of financial planning and analysis.
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Focus Brands to expand non-traditional locations
December 16, 2021
Focus Brands is accelerating its non-traditional unit expansion, according to a press release.
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Fuku partners with Kitchen United
December 16, 2021
David Chang's Fuku and ghost kitchen industry leader Kitchen United have announced a national partnership, kicking off with Fuku's new headquarters at Kitchen…
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Robeks opens 5th Arizona store
December 16, 2021
Arizona is home to yet another Robeks, a fresh juice, smoothie and Acai bowl brand, and the store opening is taking place today at its location in the Sundance…
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WOWorks, The Giant extend partnership, launching four stores
December 16, 2021
WOWorks, parent company of fast casual brands including Frutta Bowls, Saladworks and Garbanxo Mediterranean Fresh, is extending its partnership with The Giant…
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Panera taps Radar to boost digital ordering
December 15, 2021
Radar, a geofencing platform, will help fast casual chain Panera Bread accelerate the digital transformation of Panera's next-generation cafe design to help…
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Velvet Taco launches first loyalty program
December 15, 2021
Velvet Taco, a fast casual concept feature globally inspired recipes and the freshest ingredients, has partnered with Thanx, a guest engagement platform for…
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Mooyah adding to home-state units
December 15, 2021
Plano, Texas-based Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes is opening tomorrow in Wylie, Texas at 3100 FM 544, marking the third location for Agape Management…
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