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Pei Wei launches on-demand delivery via Postmates
May 7, 2019
Pei Wei Asian Kitchen has partnered with Postmates to offer delivery service and is celebrating with zero delivery fees.
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Chef Chatter: How to offer plant-based foods without sacrificing flavor
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Tom Moran, corporate executive chef at Nestlé Professional, gives advice to chefs wanting to add more plant-based options to their menus.
read nowWhy Freshii, Amazon, Beyoncé are adding 'inc' to domain names
May 7, 2019
Inc domains are launching Tuesday for general availability and that means any business and individual around the world may have access to a domain ending that…
read nowHabit Burger raising menu prices to offest LA minimum wage hike
May 6, 2019
Although The Habit Burger Grill reported Friday that revenue and comparable restaurant sales were up for Q1 this year, CFO Ira Fils said the chain was…
read nowPlant-based meat, egg, dairy investments hit $16B in 2018
May 6, 2019
More than $16 billion was invested in U.S. plant-based meat, egg, and dairy companies over the past 10 years, and $13 billion came in the past two years…
read nowMooyah hires former Taco Bueno COO to replace Michael Mabry
May 3, 2019
Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes has hired Tony Darden as its president and COO, replacing Michael Mabry, who left the brand in April to serve as chief…
read nowPotbelly opening 1st California unit
May 3, 2019
Potbelly Sandwich Shop is opening its first shop Monday in California. The franchise, 14431 Culver Drive at the Walnut Village Center in Irvine, is part of a…
read nowWebinar panel to address restaurant efficiency in age of digital transformation
May 3, 2019
With digital transformation, restaurants are able to improve efficiency and attract customers at he same time. Contributing Editor Bradley Cooper will moderate…
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Del Taco exec on making it in Mexican QSR category + Taziki's CEO relays business benefits of creating calm
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
From Mexico to the Mediterranean, today's podcast focuses on two brands that strive to take diners to different parts of the planet through food and…
listen nowQuiznos, Taco Del Mar snag former Qdoba culinary expert
May 3, 2019
Rego Restaurant Group, which owns Quiznos and Taco Del Mar, has hired Chef Mike Gieseman, as its director of Culinary and Innovation. Gieseman, who was manager…
read nowDickey's Barbecue Pit opening in Bolingbrook, Illinois
May 3, 2019
Dickey's Barbecue Pit Franchisee Jeff Doyle is opening a unit in June in Bolingbrook, Illinois, at 1242 West Boughton Road. He became familiar with the…
read nowLebron James' Blaze Pizza franchise debuting cauliflower, low-carb crusts
May 3, 2019
When it opens its fifth Palm Beach County, Florida, location Tuesday, Blaze Fast Fire'd Pizza will feature two new crusts that will soon be available…
read nowPie Five to open 1st Oregon stores
May 3, 2019
Pie Five Pizza will soon be poking up in the Beaver State, after the brand signed a two-store deal in Corvallis, Oregon. Ravi and Sharna Prasad will bring Pie…
read nowTender Greens promises to up female leadership
May 3, 2019
Tender Greens is committed to ensuring 50% of leadership roles, from chefs to restaurant management, will be held by women by year's end of 2020.
read nowStarbucks debuts color-changing tumblers and fans react big time
May 3, 2019
Starbucks is selling color-changing tumblers and inventory sold out fast.
read nowShake Shack raises 2019 expectations after posting solid Q1
May 2, 2019
Shake Shack Inc. reported Thursday that total year-over-year revenues increased 33.8% to $132.6 million during the first quarter ending March 27, prompting the…
read nowWyndham, DoorDash partner to offer hotel guests discounts, zero delivery fees
May 2, 2019
Restaurants have another way to get their food to Wyndham Hotels & Resorts guests thanks to an agreement with DoorDash that allows first-time users staying…
read nowStarbucks, Caribou Coffee launch summer LTOs
May 2, 2019
It's already summer at Starbucks and Caribou Coffee as the chains have launched their summer menus. Starbucks brought back three of its limited-time…
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How Cheba Hut attracts cannabis fans while still welcoming those who don't partake
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Although the brand's theme centers around marijuana, VP of Marketing Brian Loeb said the chain is dedicated to providing an eating experience that isn't about…
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How to handle labor issues in restaurants
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
Labor is an issue that restaurants have struggled with since time immemorial. Restaurant leaders at the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit discussed…
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