Fantasma Kitchens opening 3 fast casual brands

July 20, 2021

Fantasma Kitchens, a ghost kitchen concept created by chef and restaurateur, Lanny Lancarte, will open in September on the north side of Fort Worth, Texas.

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Just Salad lands first-time investor to fuel growth

July 20, 2021

New York-based Just Salad has completed its "largest-ever capital raise," with participation by the investment firm Closed Loop Partners, as well as returning…

Scooter's Coffee names William Dolan VP of Real Estate

July 20, 2021

Scooter's Coffee, a drive-thru coffee chain, has named William Dolan VP of Real Estate, according to a company press release. Dolan will handle store…

Clean Juice names NFL's Tim Tebow as brand ambassador

July 20, 2021

NFL tight end and former quarterback Tim Tebow is starring in Clean Juice's first national TV spot as well as in social media campaigns, point-of-purchase…

Expansion plans soaring at Slim Chickens

July 19, 2021

Fayetteville, Arkansas-based Slim Chickens has inked 254 multi-unit franchise agreements and opened 17 stores since January.

Bluestone Lane adds marketing expert to board of directors

July 19, 2021

Bluestone Lane, a 51-unit Australian-inspired specialty coffee chain based in New York City, has added Lisa Mann to its board of directors.

WaBa's latest location sports drive-thru, digital menu boards

July 19, 2021

WaBa Grill, which serves rice bowls, is opening its latest Orange County location in Tustin, California. It features a drive-thru and the brand's recently…

Can 1 chicken sandwich really offer 25 flavor options?

July 19, 2021

Chicken chains around the world have been rolling out new chicken sandwiches, and not to be outdone, Wings Over — the 39-unit chicken chain based in…

ICX Association names award winners in interactive customer experience

by David Drain

The Interactive Customer Experience Association presented its annual Elevate Awards during the #ElevateICX Virtual Symposium last week. The awards recognize…

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Curry Up Now brings weekend brunch to Bay Area

July 19, 2021

Curry Up Now is offering weekend brunch at its San Jose, San Francisco and San Mateo locations, according to a press release.

Sparkfly, Wisely partner on data-driven restaurant loyalty

July 19, 2021

Offer management company, Sparkfly, and restaurant customer intelligence platform, Wisely, have partnered to offer what the companies said are game-changing…

3 ways technology fueled Meltwich's entry into US market

Ryan Hillis, VP of Revenue for Meltwich Hospitality Group, shares how the 20-unit grilled cheese concept used technology to expand outside Canada.

Magic Johnson, Ecolab teaming up for #TakeBackYourSocialLife

July 16, 2021

Ecolab, a provider of water, food safety and infection prevention solutions, is teaming up with Magic Johnson to launch the #TakeBackYourSocialLife campaign as…

Teriyaki Madness' CEO on how food that 'makes you feel like a million' fuels brand growth

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

"No gut bombs." That's part of the brand promise for Teriyaki Madness, along with a pledge to serve customers food that "makes you feel like a million bucks.…

Former teacher opening Milwaukee's 1st Cheba Hut

July 16, 2021

Milwaukee's first Cheba Hut is opening next week under the direction of local couple Heather Gawlitta and RC Huhn, who decided to open a business when Gawlitta…

The Habit Burger adding drive-thru location

July 15, 2021

Owned by Yum Brands, The Habit Burger is opening a drive-thru location on July 22 in Richland, California. Located at 2831 Duportail St., the restaurant will…

Mod snags former Cracker Barrel VP

July 15, 2021

Mod Super Fast Pizza Holdings LLC has named Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's former SVP and CFO, Jill Golder, to its board of directors.

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