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Juice It Up entering the Sunshine State
December 12, 2017
Juice It Up is entering the Florida market in the coming year and has additional franchise opportunities for entrepreneurs throughout the Sunshine State …
read nowDickey's brings Texas-style Barbecue to Soddy Daisy, Tennessee
December 12, 2017
A Tennessee couple is bringing Dickey's Barbecue Pit to Soddy Daisy, Tennessee. Mark and Donna Oldham will open by spring, according to a company press release.
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Wow Bao becomes 1st chain to leverage Eatsa technology
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
As the first licensee of Eatsa's self-service technology, Wow Bao's newest unit allows guests to pick up their orders from cubbies that alert them to the…
read nowSbarro expanding fast casual concept to Japan
December 12, 2017
Sbarro, a U.S.-based fast food pizza brand, has made two significant international deals this year. One will bring 20 Sbarro restaurants to Argentina, and…
read nowBruster's brings on real estate VP
December 12, 2017
With commitments for 30 franchised locations, Bruster's Real Ice Cream has brought on a new vice president of real estate to guide site selection and related…
read now30-day comment period ticks away on proposed tip-pooling rule change
December 12, 2017
The 30-day comment period is ticking away on a proposed FLSA rule change that would allow employers to pool their minimum wage employees' tips. The Department…
read nowNekter Juice Bar celebrating 2 North Carolina openings
December 11, 2017
Nekter Juice Bar is getting ready to open its first two East Coast locations in North Carolina. A unit in Charlotte's South End will celebrate its grand…
read nowPotbelly opening 1st unit in Mankato, Minnesota
December 11, 2017
Potbelly Sandwich is opening Thursday in Mankato, Minnesota. The shop, which features a drive-thru, is located at 1859 Madison Ave., in front of Walmart at…
read nowCoreLife Eatery looking to expand in Ohio
December 11, 2017
CoreLife Eatery is hoping to bolster its presence in Columbus and other areas of Ohio by offering new franchise opportunities.
read nowDog Haus opening in Rockford, Illinois
December 11, 2017
Dog Haus is opening its next franchise location Saturday in Rockford, Illinois. Goalz Restaurant Group owns the unit at 7616 Walton St., and is giving…
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Franchise focus: Pork & Mindy's CEO focused on 'extending the register'
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Founder and CEO Kevin Corsello discusses why he loves operating in food halls and pop-up locations and what he wishes he would have known before launching his…
read nowShell Shack more than doubling footprint in 2018
December 8, 2017
Shell Shack, a Dallas-based seafood brand, is more than doubling its footprint in 2018. "We have an aggressive 2018 growth plan and we're ready to share…
read nowHoneygrow raises $18 million in latest round of funding
December 8, 2017
Honeygrow, a Philadelphia-born concept, has raised $18 million in Series E fundraising. The capital, which brings the total amount raised to $70 million, will…
read nowEl Pollo Loco open in Norco
December 8, 2017
El Pollo Loco has opened in Norco, California, on River Road — the city's first for the brand, a news release said. The 2,660-square-foot restaurant seats 6…
read nowBlaze lights up Concord, North Carolina
December 8, 2017
Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza is opening soon in Concord, North Carolina on Christenbury Parkway, a news release said. The 2,800-square-foot location seats 78 and is…
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Eatsa CEO: 'Our long-term goal is to change the fast casual industry'
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Eatsa, both a restaurant and technology provider, faced a difficult choice in deciding the best way to revolutionize the fast casual dining experience. The…
read nowGM delivers restaurant commerce to the driver's seat
December 7, 2017
GM has figured out how to monetize drivers' commutes by installing an auto industry first in its cars — a commerce platform that allows anyone riding inside to…
read nowLime Fresh Mexican Grill returning to South Beach
December 7, 2017
Lime Fresh Mexican Grill is opening its latest unit in South Beach, Florida, where the brand was born in 2004. Franchisee Left Field Holdings will open the…
read nowStudy: Fast casual customers want more digital ordering opportunities
December 7, 2017
Digital ordering is more popular than ever, according to the 2017 Online and Mobile Ordering Index, which found that nearly two-thirds of fast casual customers…
read nowCapriotti's opening in Nevada
December 7, 2017
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop opens Saturday in Reno, Nevada. Located at the Airport Square-Costco Center, the store will feature an updated restaurant design that…
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