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Jamba launches 'Hello Sunshine' prototype to enhance customer experience, franchise growth
March 26, 2025
GoTo Foods brand Jamba has unveiled its "Hello Sunshine" prototype, featuring a redesigned store layout and enhanced customer experience, according to a press…
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How fast casuals can profit from 'Sober-Curious Movement'
by Abby McLean — PR Associate, All Points Public Relations
Sip Fresh founder Sharon Arthofer reveals that creating alcohol-free beverages featuring fresh, bold flavors isn't enough to attract sober customers. It's also…
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Philly’s Best launches rewards program
March 26, 2025
Southern California-based Philly's Best Cheesesteaks has rolled out a loyalty program, Real Philly Rewards, designed in partnership with Toast.
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Is your leadership built for scalability?
by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners
Your team is a reflection of its leader.
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James Walker takes helm at Lunchbox, promises clarity for restaurant operators
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Lunchbox CEO and former restaurant leader James Walker wants to help brands cut through the tech noise to help them scale.
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Cilantro Taco Grill opening 110 units in 4 states
March 25, 2025
Cilantro Taco Grill is set to open outside Chicagoland for the first time in April 2025, following its first franchise opening in November.
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GRUBBRR Guarantee gives kiosk users peace of mind
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Kiosk company GRUBBRR stands behind its commitment to helping restaurant brands increase sales and reduce labor costs.
Presented by Grubbrr
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Yum Brands partners with Nvidia for AI technology
March 25, 2025
Yum Brands has partnered with Nvidia to accelerate the development of AI technologies for its restaurants around the globe. Yum Brands, which in total has more…
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SeoulSpice Korean Kitchen expanding to Chicago
March 25, 2025
Washington D.C.-based SeoulSpice Korean Kitchen is expanding to Chicago, opening on March 31 at 20 N. Michigan Ave., across from Millennium Park and The Art…
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Naya launches Spring catering menu
March 25, 2025
With spring holidays and celebrations just around the corner, Naya is making entertaining easier than ever with its Middle Eastern catering options featuring…
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Big Dave's enters South Carolina
March 24, 2025
Big Dave's Cheesesteaks opened last week in Columbia, South Carolina, at 942-B Harden St., in Columbia's Five Points. Established in 2014 by West Philadelphia…
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Black Rock Coffee Bar opening in Phoenix
March 24, 2025
Portland, Oregon-based Black Rock Coffee Bar is continuing its growth in Arizona with an opening next week at 29751 N. El Mirage Road in Peoria, Arizona…
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Cava introduces brand mascot
March 24, 2025
Cava, a Mediterranean fast-casual brand is introducing a brand character, Peter Chip, just in time to celebrate his birthday, on Saturday, March 29, which…
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Swig, HTeaO, Everbowl, Vicious Biscuit leaders share tips for building a tech roadmap
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Mapping out a tech roadmap was a panel topic at the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit, held in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. It was sponsored by Crisp.
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Pepper Lunch taking on Hawaii
March 24, 2025
Pepper Lunch, a Japanese fast-casual concept with over 500 locations in 17 countries is expanding into Hawaii. NIKU LLC, led by local entrepreneurs Sean and…
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Fajita Pete’s targeting midsize cities
March 20, 2025
Fajita Pete's, a 31-unit Tex-Mex catering and delivery restaurant concept, is opening next week in Wichita Falls, Texas.
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Clean Juice launches 'sleepmaxxing' smoothie
March 20, 2025
Clean Juice, a USDA-certified organic juice bar owned by BRIX Holdings, is helping customers enhance their wellness routines with the launch of The Relaxation…
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Just Salad offering upscale dinner options
March 20, 2025
Just Salad has created a dinner category, Market Plates, designed for health-conscious consumers. The permanent menu addition will feature from-scratch…
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&pizza launches franchising
March 20, 2025
&pizza has begun franchising, according to a press release.
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How Souvla CEO provides 'fine dining' experience in fast casual setting
In this episode of Fast Casual Nation, host Paul Barron speaks with Charles Bililies, founder and CEO of Souvla, about pioneering the "fast fine" category that…
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