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#QSRNEXT: 10 reasons it's a no-brainer for restaurant brands
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Mark your calendar for Nov. 12, because this isn't some dusty webinar — it's a rapid-fire, packed day of industry leaders giving you the straight talk on…
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Built to be investor grade: Do you know the value of your restaurant?
In this episode of Founderology, Wayne Vacek, managing director of Founders Advisors, breaks down the one metric every Founder must track to drive growth, the…
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Playa Bowls planting flag in Canada
October 21, 2025
Playa Bowls has signed a master franchise agreement with Eat Up Canada Inc. to launch its first international expansion, with plans to open over 160 shops…
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Veteran finance executive Earl Ellis named Panera Bread CFO
October 21, 2025
Panera Bread has appointed Earl Ellis as chief financial officer, effective immediately.
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3 ways AI is revolutionizing inventory management
by David Greschler — Co-Founder & CEO, NomadGo
On-device Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing inventory management in quick-service restaurants (QSRs) by automating the error-prone, tedious process to…
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Qdoba franchisee adding 20 locations to portfolio
October 20, 2025
Qdoba anounced that B Wild Investments through its affiliate 7 Star Restaurants has acquired 20 Qdoba restaurants in a move that significantly expands the…
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Denver's Chili Shack unveils franchise plan, targeting 100 locations
October 20, 2025
Chili Shack, a Denver-based restaurant chain serving Mexican-American fare smothered in signature green chile, has launched a national franchise opportunity…
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&pizza inks deal to bring 12 locations to Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina
October 17, 2025
&pizza has inked a deal to bring 12 locations to Orlando, Atlanta, Charleston and Raleigh, according to a press release.
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Farmer Boys offers $100K rebate to drive multi-unit franchise growth
October 17, 2025
Farmer Boys, serving farm-fresh, made-to-order meals, has launched an area development agreement incentive program aimed at accelerating expansion by rewarding…
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Inflight intelligence: Decoding flavor at 30,000 feet
by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc
A foresight expert and a fast casual operator decode how drivers shape tomorrow’s menu.
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Cava launches gamified campaign with Clix
October 16, 2025
Cava, a Mediterranean fast casual chain, is partnering with professional gamer and streamer Clix to launch a campagin, Cava Pass Challenge, featuring a curated…
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How Blaze's Pizza HR strategy build growth culture
Stacey Gelber, VP of Human Resources at Blaze Pizza, joins hosts Paul Barron and Cherryh Cansler live from the Fast Casual Executive Summit to discuss the…
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Firehouse Subs hits 1,400 restaurants
October 16, 2025
Firehouse Subs, a restaurant chain founded by two former firefighter brothers, opened its 1,400th restaurant Thursday, marking a significant milestone in the…
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Jack in the Box selling Del Taco
October 16, 2025
Jack in the Box Inc. announced Thursday it has reached a definitive agreement to sell its Del Taco restaurant chain to franchisee operator Yadav Enterprises…
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Top 6 Work Chat Apps for Small Businesses
Is your small business outgrowing its chaotic group chat? Discover the top 6 work chat apps that bring clarity, accountability, and professionalism.
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Thunderdome Restaurant Group: 9 restaurant concepts, 1 vision
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Editor's note: This is part 3 in a series featuring founders of restaurant concepts answering five questions about building their companies.
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Teriyaki Madness debuts fully AI-generated ad campaign
October 15, 2025
Teriyaki Madness has launched what it says is the first fully AI-generated ad campaign in the fast casual restaurant industry, a move the company said slashes…
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Ovation launches platform to help restaurants tackle online reputation crises
October 15, 2025
In a world where a single bad review can sink a restaurant's reputation, Ovation has created a platform to help brands fight back. Featuring integrated online…
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El Pollo Loco opening 500th US location
October 14, 2025
El Pollo Loco is celebrating a major milestone, announcing the opening of its 500th restaurant in the U.S. The location, which opens Friday in Colorado…
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Ziggi's expanding Atlanta footprint
October 14, 2025
Denver-based Ziggi's Coffee, a specialty coffee and beverage franchise, will open its latest location Tuesday in Conyers, Georgia, at 1730 Highway 138.
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