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U.S. CEO reputations? Half of nation not high on head honcho
March 20, 2017
A new Harris Poll indicates that half of this nation's population sees the reputation of the nation's corporate leaders as "bad." In fact, only 25 percent of…
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How self-serve kiosks can rescue corporate dining — part 1
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The self-serve kiosk rewrites the economics of corporate dining.
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The weekly report is not enough — a daily report may save your business
by Niall Keane — CEO of SynergySuite, SynergySuite
Daily reports can help reduce food costs and prevent costs associated with overtime ad overstaffing.
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Chipotle's former ShopHouse units will convert to Bibibop Asian Grills
March 20, 2017
Bibibop Asian Grill has purchased the locations formerly operated as ShopHouse restaurants and owned by Chipotle. The expansion will more than double the…
read nowPizzaRev revs up support for the needy
March 17, 2017
PizzaRev's Pizzas for a Purpose fundraiser is coinciding with the the chain's latest opening in Coral Gables, Florida.
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NRA president: 'No other industry is as inclusive as the restaurant industry'
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Before joining the NRA as president, Dawn Sweeney was president and CEO of AARP Services and also held leadership positions at the National Rural Electric…
read nowMason's Famous Lobster Rolls hitting growth spurt
March 17, 2017
Annapolis, Maryland-based Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls is opening its second unit. Under the direction of Dan Beck, it opens this month is Rehoboth Beach…
read nowGelato concept opening 1st franchise
March 17, 2017
Morano Gelato is opening its first franchise shop next month. The Westfield, New Jersey site will join the company's flagship shop in Hanover, New Hampshire…
read nowTropical Smoothie Cafe opening in Idaho
March 17, 2017
Tropical Smoothie Cafe has signed a franchise agreement to open four restaurants in Idaho with the first cafe slated to open in June at 8925 Overland Rd.
read nowChicken Salad Chick opening 1st Mississippi unit
March 17, 2017
Chicken Salad Chick is opening its first Mississippi restaurant in Oxford. Doors of the location, owned and operated by husband-and-wife franchisee team Robin…
read nowChipotle dropping 4 board members
March 17, 2017
Chipotle Mexican Grill reported Friday that four of its 12 board directors would not be up for re-election. John Charlesworth, Patrick Flynn, Darlene Friedman…
read nowFormer marine opens his 2nd Juice It Up location
March 16, 2017
Juice It Up is opening its second location in Temecula, California. Both locations are operated under the ownership of former United States Marine, Willie…
read nowVegan bakery launches franchise initiative
March 16, 2017
Cinnaholic, a vegan fast casual bakery, has launched a franchise growth initiative to take the brand national.
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Uncle Maddio's VP of Ops: 'Welcome adversity'
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Restaurant openings at Outback Steakhouse were the gateway to Jenelle Brown's career, but that progressed into managing human capital and the health of…
read nowRapid Fired opens another Dayton-area restaurant
March 16, 2017
Ohio-based Rapid Fired Pizza is opening a location Monday in Englewood, Ohio, northwest of the Dayton area. The South Main Street location will kick things off…
read nowCaptain D's expansion means 4 states will see more seafood
March 15, 2017
Captain D's said it's stomping on the gas pedal to accelerate franchise development for the chain, which is signing agreements to expand in Illinois, Texas…
read nowSpoleto Italian Kitchen Launches mobile ordering
March 15, 2017
Spoleto has launched its first app, which was designed to create a simple ordering and rewards experience, according to a company press release, which said…
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Auntie Anne's president: 'Diversity in leadership is critical'
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Neary eventually joined Auntie Anne’s in 2005, holding various roles in the company, including VP of global marketing, until she took over as president in 2015.
read nowBiju's Little Curry opening inside Whole Foods Denver
March 15, 2017
A Whole Foods Market in Denver is about to get a kick from the other side of the globe. Biju's Little Curry Shop is bringing the flavors of Southern India to…
read nowCan a refranchising initiative help La Madeleine double its size?
March 15, 2017
La Madeleine, which has more than 80 locations across the U.S., hopes to double the brand's size through a refranchising initiative, according to a company…
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