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Fake news on McDonald's and Chipotle stopped in its tracks
February 15, 2017
Fake news is again causing problems for the foodservice industry, this time inolving McDonald's and Chipotle. The event also involved reporters at USA Today…
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Slapfish signs international franchising deal with Fransmart
February 14, 2017
Slapfish announced a franchising deal in the U.K. to open 25 units over the next five years, according to a news release.
read nowNew restaurant rating system focuses on economic impact
February 14, 2017
Food industry veteran Sara Brito and entrepreneur Jeff Hermanson have collaborated to create a new rating system for all restaurants based on economic impact…
read nowMarco's names COO
February 14, 2017
Marco's Pizza has promoted its EVP of operations and former Burger King executive, Tony Libardi to chief operations officer, a news release said. In the new…
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FastCasual's parent company launching FoodTruckOperator.com
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Networld Media Group will launch FoodTruckOperator.com on April 1. It will cover industry trends and news, profile business owners and explore the technologies…
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Harris poll yields dim glow for restaurant brands
February 14, 2017
These are not only tumultuous but very partisan times in the U.S., and a Harris Poll indicated that the public perception of foodservice brands often swirls…
read nowThe Hummus & Pita Co. expands franchising with Fransmart
February 13, 2017
The Hummus and Pita Co. is partnering with Fransmart to expand the concept beyond its four New York City locations, according to a press release.
read nowThe Pie Hole opens first international location in Japan
February 13, 2017
Pie and coffee concept, The Pie Hole, has opened its first international location in Tokyo to tap into the growing Japanese coffee market, a press release…
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Franchise focus: How 1 brand is taking poke mainstream
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Pokeworks, which couples high-quality seafood with traditional Hawaiian ingredients, including furikake, hikiki seaweed, mango and macadamia nuts, is expanding…
read nowNoodles & Co closing 55 units, selling stock
February 10, 2017
In an effort to stay afloat, Noodles & Company is closing 55 under-performing company-owned restaurants and has sold $18.5 million in stock, according to a…
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How to romance customers out of Valentine's Day dollars
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Coming up with attractive and creative Valentine's Day promos can be a challenge when nearly every restaurant on the planet is competing for the consumer’s…
read nowFazoli's taps former Wal-Mart exec for key finance role
February 10, 2017
Three finance executives are filling new leadership roles at Fazoli's. The list includes Wal-Mart's former Senior Director of Global Treasury, David Hasler…
read nowPenn Station reviews 2016 growth
February 9, 2017
2016 delivered a few milestones for Penn Station East Coast Subs: a loyalty app and program, a franchise consultant program and a new training system…
read nowPro football player to open Dickey's unit
February 9, 2017
Professional football player Demar Dotson wants to bring barbecue to his team's city so the Tampa Bay Buccaneer teamed up with Dickey's Barbecue Pit to open a…
read nowJuice It Up taps former franchise exec as VP of operations
February 9, 2017
John Bifone is joining Juice It Up as its new VP of operations and will direct several initiatives intended to drive Juice It Up's growth plan, according to a…
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NYC restaurateur proposes 3-tier minimum wage to 'help small business owners'
by Cherryh Butler — editor, fcc
CEO Willie Degel thinks the industry should have a specific minimum wage for private companies with less than $25 million in revenues, a higher wage for…
read nowFlames of resistance rise against Hardee's CEO as labor secretary
February 9, 2017
The "pot" of resistance is still boiling under Labor Department Secretary nominee and Hardee's parent company CEO Andrew Puzder. Senate Minority Leader Chuck…
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UFood Grill using kiosks to get face-to-face with customers
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Facial recognition kiosks are the technological highlight of UFood Grill's first stand-alone street location.
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Uncle Maddio's promotion checks all the right boxes
February 9, 2017
Everybody has a little artist or inventor inside, and Uncle Maddio's latest promotion taps directly into that creative spirit. The chain's national…
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[LIVE WEBINAR] Food safety, human error and the digital age
February 9, 2017
Mistakes are inevitable in any endeavor, but with all the players and products involved in a typical food service operation, they are almost sure to occur.
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