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FAT Brands reports 7.5 % increase in same-store sales
December 1, 2017
FAT Brands Inc., parent company of Fat Burger and Buffalo's Express, announced Thursday that systemwide sales were up 7. 5 percent to $32.9 million for its…
read nowSlapfish opening 3rd Utah unit
December 1, 2017
Slapfish is opening its latest location this month in Park City, Utah, marking its third in the state but 11th unit overall. "We are beyond excited to…
read nowHopscotch expands Canadian footprint
December 1, 2017
Hopscotch, an Ontario-based health-conscious concept, has signed two multi-unit franchise deals for Toronto and Edmonton, Alberta. The Toronto agreement will…
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CoreLife Eatery, Balance Grill, I Love Bacon leaders on crazy vs innovative
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
These were all successful restaurant ideas that were once considered just a little bit crazy, according to a panel of restaurant leaders, who shared some of…
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Franchise Focus: Nature's Table president talks what it takes to keep winning after 40 years
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Rich Wagner, VP of the Florida-based chain, gives an inside look at his brand's continued success despite the plethora of other brands moving in on his turf…
read nowCapriotti's debuts in Music City
November 30, 2017
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop has opened its first Tennessee location in Nashville
read nowVerts Mediterranean Grill announces 2nd name change
November 29, 2017
After changing its name in 2016, from Vertskebap to Verts Mediterranean Grill, the chain announced this week that it's trying on another identity — Noon…
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Chipotle's Steve Ells stepping away from CEO role
November 29, 2017
Chipotle Mexican Grill today announced that Steve Ells, founder chairman and CEO, will become executive chairman following the completion of a search to…
read nowAttorneys open 5 investigations into Arby's-BWW deal
November 28, 2017
With the ink barely dry on the $2.9 billion Arby’s Restaurant Group acquisition of Buffalo Wild Wings, at least four law firms have already launched…
read nowBurgerFi opens 1st airport location
November 28, 2017
BurgerFi, last week, opened its first airport location. Partnering with HMSHost, the brand is now operating at Terminal 1, Concourse A at the Ft.
read nowNPD: Q3 restaurant industry growth attributed to increased traffic at coffee, burger chains
November 28, 2017
After six consecutive quarters of flat or negative traffic, strong growth at burger and gourmet coffee chains is to thank for a total foodservice industry…
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Arby's acquires Buffalo Wild Wings in nearly $3 billion cash deal
November 28, 2017
Buffalo Wild Wings, which has been publicly owned since 2003, has a new owner. Arby's Restaurant Group will acquire the 1,250-unit brand as a privately held…
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'Tis the season for LTOs
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
The holiday season, for many, means decorating, shopping and wrapping gifts, but for people working in the fast casual industry 'tis the season of the LTO.
read nowEatsa closing 5 units, selling tech platform to other brands
November 27, 2017
Eatsa announced last week that it's closing five of seven of its locations, saying on its website that because of its "eagerness to get the Eatsa experience in…
read nowChicken Salad Chick opening 77th location
November 27, 2017
Chicken Salad Chick is expanding in Florida with the Dec. 5 opening of its second Pinellas County restaurant in Seminole. Owned and operated by…
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Ponko Chicken re-opens after 9-year hiatus with tech-savvy POS system
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Ponko Chicken stays busy taking orders with its dual-facing touchscreen POS station as it prepares to establish a franchise operation.
read nowFreddy's opens in Mississippi
November 22, 2017
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has opened three units in the southeastern United States, including its first unit in Mississippi. Located at 811…
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Anthony's Pizza, Asian Box, Melt Shop, Teatulia clear up confusion over food transparency
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Consumers today don't just want restaurants to "tell all" when it comes to their food sources.They demand it.
read nowThe Pie Hole opening 3 units by year's end
November 21, 2017
The Los Angeles-based specialty pie and coffee shop, The Pie Hole, will open three Southern California franchise locations by December 2017. The stores will…
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Blaze Pizza, McAlister's, Beefsteak chefs chat about menu innovation
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
There is no single path to successful menu development, but a successful menu is always a collaborative effort.
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