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8 ways to BOOst your October catering sales
by Kelly Grogan — Co-Founder, CRUMBS
Everyone's already hitting fast-forward to the holidays, but savvy restaurant operators know that October is prime time for community engagement and catering…
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Brazilian concept TAP wins The Perfect Pitch contest at the Fast Casual Executive Summit 2025
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Eight fledgling brands competed in the event, billed as a nicer version of "Shark Tank."
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Reality star Karlie Redd talks good food, service, location at Fast Casual Executive Summit
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Love and Hip Hop Atlanta star Karlie Redd shared brand success insight with attendees at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Austin, Texas, on Sunday.
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Taco lovers getting tatted up at Velvet Taco
October 6, 2025
To celebrate National Taco Day, Velvet Taco will partner with Rebel Muse Tattoo, in Dallas, to offer free, taco-themed tattoos at its Greenville Avenue…
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Firehouse Subs hires Carolina Berti as CMO
October 6, 2025
Firehouse Subs announced Thursday the appointment of Carolina Berti as chief marketing officer for the U.S. and Canada.
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Tariffs, rising wages forcing restaurants to hike menu prices
October 3, 2025
Facing a "double squeeze" from rising labor costs and external market pressures like tariffs, many U.S. food and beverage businesses are raising menu prices to…
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Mo' Bettahs offering catering delivery with real-time tracking via Cartwheel
October 2, 2025
Mo' Bettahs is offering catering delivery with real-time tracking through a partnership with Cartwheel, an enterprise delivery management platform.
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TAP brothers building a cultural bridge with Brazilian flavors
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
The four-unit chain hopes to reach 20 corporate stores by 2030, with a stronghold in urban wellness hubs like NYC and Miami. Franchising will launch in 2026.
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Torchy's Tacos 'Worthy' of "Torch the Defense" promo
October 2, 2025
Torchy's Tacos has teamed up with the Kansas City Chiefs and wide receiver Xavier Worthy to launch the "Torch the Defense" promotion, which will award fans…
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Starbucks understands the protein assignment
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
October 1, 2025
Understanding more customers are looking to add more protein to their diets Starbucks has added a line of protein-boosted lattes, milks and cold foam drinks to…
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Fusian honoring Breast Cancer Awareness with pink sushi
October 1, 2025
Fast casual restaurant chain Fusian is offering pink sushi rolls throughout October to raise money for the Breast Cancer Fund of Ohio.
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Why fast casual is 'Partying like its 1995'
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
California Tortilla and Noodles and Co are embracing throwback pricing promotions as part of a broader trend of brands using nostalgia to engage with customers…
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Discipline Over Distraction: Lessons from Restaurant Leaders Who Know Their Brands
At FSTEC 2025, top restaurant leaders from Checkers & Rally's, GoTo Foods, and Shake Shack shared the secrets to balancing tech innovation with brand identity…
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Jersey Mike's hires 1st chief people officer
September 30, 2025
Jersey Mike's Subs has named Betsy Mercado as its first chief people officer, the company announced Monday.
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Jimmy John's relaunches loyalty program
September 30, 2025
Jimmy John's is replacing its Freaky Fast Rewards loyalty program with JJ Rewards, shfting from a "visit-based" model to a more flexible, spend-based system.
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Chipotle launching Red Chimichurri sauce
September 29, 2025
Chipotle Mexican Grill is adding a new sauce to its menu, a limited-time offering called Red Chimichurri.
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Qdoba promotes VP to CMO of Marketing
September 29, 2025
Qdoba has promoted Jon Burke to chief marketing officer.
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MOD Pizza partners with Disney on TRON: Ares movie promo
September 29, 2025
MOD Pizza has joined forces to celebrate the theatrical release of TRON: Ares, according to a press release.
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Fast casual brands putting loyalty first on National Coffee Day
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
The day, which celebrates the popular caffeinated beverage, is also becoming a showcase for how coffee shops as well as other types of fast casual concepts are…
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