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The Melt proves that kindness pays off
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Although San Francisco's The Melt, experienced a 70% drop in sales overnight when sheltering-in-place began in March, the chain is now reporting…
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Pita Mediterranean 'wrappin' in the streets
November 5, 2020
Pita Mediterranean Street Food has seen off-premise dining sales (including online orders and delivery) nearly triple since March when the pandemic hit the…
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Auntie Anne's, McAlister's parent adds HR leader to board
November 5, 2020
Focus Brands, the parent company of Auntie Anne's, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, Moe's Southwest Grill, McAlister's Deli and Schlotzsky's, has appointed Barbara L.
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ChoppaLuna debus in London
November 4, 2020
Choppaluna has officially opened the doors of its first flagship U.K. restaurant in Bloomsbury, London. Owned by Hero Brands, which operates German Doner…
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Aloha Poke exploring the world of ghosts
November 4, 2020
Chicago-based Aloha Poke will rely on ghost kitchens to introduce the brand to urban markets. The markets under consideration for Aloha Poke's first location…
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REEF raises $1B to go beyond parking lot hubs
November 4, 2020
REEF, a ghost kitchen provider with over 4,500 parking lot and garage locations in the U.S, has secured two deals totalling $1 billion to help it expand…
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Guthrie's launches ambitious national franchise plan
November 4, 2020
With over 40 locations across the Southeast and Midwest, Guthrie's, which specializes in chicken fingers, is ready to spread its (chicken) wings.
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2020 Perfect Pitch winner: We make a 'damn good biscuit'
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Louisville, Kentucky-based Biscuit Belly took the top honor during the Fast Casual Executive Summit 'Perfect Pitch' competition, beating out three other…
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Fatburger debuting 4th Singapore location
November 3, 2020
FAT Brands Inc., the parent company of Fatburger and Buffalo's Express, is opening its fourth co-branded Fatburger and Buffalo's Express in Cineleisure…
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Due Cucina opens 2nd location
November 3, 2020
Seattle-based Due Cucina is opening its second location next month in Kirkland, Washington's The Village at Totem Lake, 12670 120th Avenue NE, Suite 170.
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Huey Magoo's rolls out mobile app
November 3, 2020
Huey Magoo's has created a mobile app to allow customers to order and pay for curbside or delivery orders.
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Wingstop debuts 1,500th unit
November 3, 2020
Dallas-based Wingstop Inc. has opened its 1,500th restaurant. Located at 8675 W. Rome Blvd., in Las Vegas, the milestone follows the news of Wingstop's 4…
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Project Wellness fuels 32% sales increase
November 3, 2020
As with so many restaurant companies, the pandemic initially had a significant impact on Nekter Juice Bar, but a little resilience led to a 32% increase in…
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Charleys Philly Steaks, BIBIBOP Asian Grill, Lennys Grill growing strong in 2021
November 3, 2020
COVID-19 has not slowed down plans for Gosh Enterprises Inc., a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes Charleys Philly Steaks, BIBIBOP Asian…
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Pieology donates 21K pies to food bank
November 3, 2020
Pieology Pizzeria donated more than 21,000 chicken crust pizzas to Sante Fe, New Mexico-based food bank, a news release said. The pizzas have 44 grams of…
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The lowdown on upcoming menu trends: McAlister's, Ike's, other restaurateurs weigh in
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
On the menu trend flavor front, searing "heat" is turning to smoke, while coffee is sliding over to make room for tea, and customers are trading in exotic…
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Le Pain Quotidien adding 10 NYC units
November 2, 2020
Le Pain Quotidien is adding 10 units to New York City, according to a press release from its parent company, Aurify Brands, which also owns The Little Beet…
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Kansas City-area Panera locations testing booze
November 2, 2020
Five Kansas City-area Panera Bread locations added beer and wine to the menu last month, according to a company press release from Pan American Group, a…
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A shout out to all the fast casuals helping us eat our election feelings
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
To call the presidential election polarizing would be the understatement of the year, but most Americans — regardless of political party affiliation — will…
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Mendocino Farms gets into ghosting
November 2, 2020
Mendocino Farms is opening a ghost kitchen next week in Long Beach after several residents requested it, according to a company press release, which said the…
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