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Eatsa releases technology to support virtual restaurants; Deliveroo becomes first user
March 15, 2019
Eatsa, the restaurant technology provider, has announced a new suite of products for virtual restaurants and delivery-only operators.
read nowCalifornia franchisee works closely with design firm during build-outs of The Halal Guys locations
March 15, 2019
One Olive Group, a California-based franchisee of The Halal Guys, has tapped Restaurant Design Concepts, a restaurant architectural company, to help it open up…
read nowOff-premise orders made up 54 percent of Noodles & Co's Q4 sales
March 15, 2019
Although Noodles & Company reported only a 0.4 percent revenue increase to $113.2 million from $112.8 million during the fourth quarter ending Jan. 1…
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Huddle House executive on deploying digital to serve small towns better
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Think of Huddle House and you might think "small town," "home-cooking," maybe even "old-fashioned." But, on that last count, you'd be wrong. In fact, this year…
listen nowCousin's CFO takes on president's role
March 15, 2019
Cousins Subs President and CEO Christine Specht has opted to narrow her role to that of CEO only, this week appointing the company's CFO Jason Westhoff to the…
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Third-party delivery, commissary kitchens help operators navigate today’s challenging foodservice landscape
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Restaurant panelists describe solutions allowing them to meet the needs of today's technology savvy consumers and at the same time improve their profitability.
read nowCaptain D's accelerating Flordia growth
March 14, 2019
Captain D's has signed two franchise development agreements to accelerate its ongoing growth in Florida. The brand has continued to identify the state as a key…
read nowWavicle launches subscription-based service to help restaurants capture, manage data
March 14, 2019
Wavicle Data Solutions, a provider of data and analytics solutions and services, launched ActiveDash this week during the 2019 Restaurant Franchising &…
read nowChronic Tacos teams with Beyond Meat on menu option
March 13, 2019
Chronic Tacos is partnering with plant-based protein provider, Beyond Meat, to expand plant-based protein menu options.
read nowIllegal Pete's fulfills minimum wage mission
March 13, 2019
The employee minimum wage (tipped) at Illegal Pete's increased to $15 an hour this year and each employee will make an average of $12,000 more each year going…
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&pizza CEO on the limited-service leader's key role as employee advocate
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
In the final half of the podcast interview with &pizza CEO Michael Lastoria, the discussion revolves around something the restaurant industry also revolves…
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What Danny Meyer’s book doesn’t tell you about the restaurant business
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Frank Klein, founder and CEO of Asian Box, is an admirer of Danny Meyer, but he thinks the famed restaurateur failed to include the dark side of the restaurant…
read nowChipotle serves up free Venmo cash in rewards program expansion
March 12, 2019
Chipotle customers who use Venmo this week and are not part of the fast casual's loyalty program could find themselves a bit richer as the brand serves up free…
read nowB.Good to launch loyalty program with points redeemable for food, charitable donations
March 12, 2019
Farm-to-table fast casual chain B.Good has announced the pending launch of its new loyalty program, B.Good Rewards.
read nowStrfsh forms partnership with K2 Restaurants
March 12, 2019
Fast casual fish sandwich shop, Strfsh, developed by chefs Michael and Bryan Voltaggio, is getting an investment infusion from K2 Restaurants which is forming…
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Smoke’s Poutinerie founder: 'We are entertainers'
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Ryan Smolkin, whose Smoke's Poutinerie has opened more than 150 locations in North America in less than 10 years, insists he is in the entertainment business…
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What in the world is blockchain?
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
Blockchain, cryptocurrency, bitcoin: These terms can often be highly confusing to those not in some level of the IT industry. Ray Wiley, CEO and co-founder of…
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Rocking the food chain ladder: 27 female restaurant execs tell all
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
In part 1 of this series, we interviewed 14 women about what it takes to be a leader in the fast casual industry. Part 2 features 13 more interviews.
read nowVilla Restaurant Group buys New York Melt Shop store
March 12, 2019
Villa Italian Kitchen parent, Villa Restaurant Group, has assumed ownership of Melt Shop's location at Woodbury Common in Central Valley, New York.
read nowVeggie Grill partners with Sodexo for expansion to colleges
March 11, 2019
Veggie Grill, a California-based restaurant chain, has entered a partnership with Sodexo Inc. to expand the plant-based foods concept to college campuses…
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