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3 ways to accelerate guest loyalty
by Matthew Lukosavich — Strategy Director - Restaurant, Vericast
It's critical that restaurants leverage an always-on, omnichannel approach that ensures their messaging is front and center during the customer decision-making…
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Automatic robotic kitchen in Illinois requires no human employees
December 21, 2021
Nala Robotics, an Arlington Heights, Illinois-based technology firm, launched a fully automatic robotic kitchen last month in Naperville that can cook millions…
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How restaurant technology continues to evolve
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Restaurant technology continues to evolve to unprecedented levels. It's getting smarter, more user friendly and more intuitive. Jason Graf, an expert in…
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FastCasual's most-read stories of 2021
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
The year's top headlines ranged from stories about robots automating the industry and the growth of Shaq's fast casual brand to updates on COVID-19, menu…
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Ziggi's inks deal for 150th unit
December 21, 2021
Ziggi's Coffee, a Colorado-based drive-thru coffee chain, has signed a multi-unit deal that includes the chain's 150th unit. The franchisees, Ron and Denise…
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TikTok jumping into virtual dining
December 21, 2021
Social media platform TikTok has partnered with Virtual Dining Concepts, a provider of virtual dining spaces, to create TikTok Kitchen, a dining service…
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Sushi Maki makes 'polished fast casual' debut
December 21, 2021
South Florida-based Sushi Maki has opened its first "polished fast casual" concept in Fort Lauderdale.
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Capriotti's, Wing Zone sign 12 developer agreements
December 20, 2021
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop and Wing Zone reported a successful fourth quarter which included the signing of 12 developer agreements, increasing the combined…
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Malaysia's PappaRoti opening in Chicago
December 20, 2021
PappaRoti, a 400-unit coffee shop chain based in Malaysia, will open in downtown Chicago, joining U.S. locations in Michigan and Nebraska.
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Consumers a bit more impatient at drive-thrus, carryout
December 20, 2021
Consumers are becoming more impatient when waiting for their food at drive-thrus and pick-up windows thanks in part to technology in restaurants, according to…
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Choppaluna opening 10 stores in 2022
December 20, 2021
Choppaluna, owned by Hero Brands group, which includes German Doner Kebab and Island Poke, will open 10 restaurants in the UK in 2022.
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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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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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