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Potbelly appoints CMO
August 18, 2021
Potbelly Corporation has hired David Daniels as CMO, where he will report to Bob Wright, president and CEO and lead the branding, marketing and digital teams.
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Wing Zone undergoing facelift
August 17, 2021
Eight months after Capriotti's acquired Wing Zone, the 30-year-old chain is getting a new look featuring technology upgrades, a revamped menu, an energized…
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Freddy's co-founder takes over as CXO
August 17, 2021
Scott Redler, a co-founder of Wichita-based Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, is now the chain's chief experience officer.
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Original ChopShop's Q2 sales skyrocket
August 17, 2021
It's been a cool summer for Arizona-based Original ChopShop, which reported last week that Q2 same-store sales were up 51% compared to 2020 and 39% compared to…
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Wingstop shifting to 'digital, platform-based strategy'
August 17, 2021
Wingstop, which has over 1,600 locations worldwide, is investing in its digital strategy by promoting three executives on its technology-related team.
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5 up-and-coming fast casuals vying for 'Perfect Pitch' in Charlotte
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
The founders of five brands under five years old with fewer than five locations will try to convince execs and advisers attending the Perfect Pitch during the…
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DoorDash posts hefty loss on Q2 2021 revenue gain
August 17, 2021
DoorDash Inc., the food delivery service, reported a hefty loss on higher revenue for the second quarter ending June 30, 2021, according to a press release.
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How to build, analyze and transform post-pandemic customer experiences
August 17, 2021
Customer expectations have evolved more in the past 18 months than in the past 10 years, thanks to technology changes and the coronavirus pandemic.
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Sweetgreen taps former Starbucks tech guru as CTO
August 16, 2021
Sweetgreen has hired Wouleta Ayele as chief technology officer to scale its supply chain model, advance restaurant operations, acquire talent and develop…
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Vegan fast casual schooling San Diego
August 16, 2021
Plant Power Fast Food, a vegan fast casual based in San Diego, is opening within the North Torrey Pines Living and Learning Neighborhood development on the…
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Shaq's Big Chicken shooting for growth via franchise expansion
August 16, 2021
It's franchise tip-off time for Big Chicken, the fast casual concept created by Shaquille O'Neal with locations open in Los Angeles, Las Vegas and on the…
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Schlotzsky's to sign 100 units by year's end
August 16, 2021
Schlotzsky's has signed more than 75 deals in 2021 to develop restaurants in New Mexico, Arizona, Oklahoma and other target markets across the U.S., putting…
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Pokeworks promotes Steve Heeley to CEO
August 16, 2021
In a move to bolster its growth strategy and strengthen the brand, Pokeworks, a fast casual serving traditional Hawaiian-inspired poke, has promoted CMO Steve…
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Whataburger, sports retailer launch apparel line
August 16, 2021
Fast casual Whataburger and Academy Sports + Outdoors have launched an apparel line called Magellan Outdoors x Whataburger.
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Restaurant gift card sales surging
August 16, 2021
Restaurant gift card sales appear to be making a strong recovery after a trying 2020, according to the Paytronix Mid-Year Gift Card Report 2021. It found that…
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Chicken Salad Chick celebrates strong first half of 2021 with more expansion
August 16, 2021
Chicken Salad Chick, a fast casual Southern-style chicken salad concept, had a successful first half of 2021, opening 17 locations, including market debuts in…
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Freddy's makes Jersey debut
August 16, 2021
Wichita-based Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers opened last month in New Jersey for the first time with a location in Linden, marking the chain's…
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Pollo Loco feeding (Miami) Dolphins
August 16, 2021
Miami-based Pollo Tropical has become the official chicken of the Miami Dolphins thanks to a three-year agreement that includes in-game, in-market and…
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Impossible Foods to launch Impossible Sausage at retailers
August 16, 2021
Impossible Foods will launch its Impossible Sausage Made From Plants at retail stores in ground form.
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Waba Grill flares up sales with digital drive-thru menus
by Kevin Damask — Editor, Digital Signage Today
WaBa Grill, a fast casual known for healthy rice bowls, fresh chicken and Ribeye steak, was looking for new ways to entice customers and lift overall sales.
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