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Study: Restaurant traffic slow on Black Friday
November 22, 2016
Although many retailers look to Black Friday as the most successful shopping day of the holiday success, restaurants should not be among them, according to…
read nowJust Salad gets another investment from Panda Express
November 21, 2016
Just Salad gained a second investment from Panda Restaurant Group and the result is growth and expansion, according to a press release.
read nowMunchery taps James Beriker for CEO
November 21, 2016
Munchery appointed James Beriker to be its new CEO, according to a press release.
read nowEl Pollo Loco continues California expansion
November 21, 2016
Chula Vista, California, got some chicken goodness when El Pollo Loco opened its new restaurant on Third Avenue, according to a press release. The unit is…
read nowGrabbagreen signs 2 franchises in PA
November 21, 2016
Grabbagreen, a healthy Arizona-based concept, grabbed something more than a green in Pennsylvania, according to a press release. As part of the brand's…
read nowStudy: Americans love meal kits
November 21, 2016
Technomic today released research showing that the U.S. is the largest market for the global meal kit industry, which has grown to a multi-billion dollar…
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McDonald's hoping tech upgrades will level playing field with fast casuals
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
After a successful pilot of the chain’s "JustForYou experience" at 500 revamped U.S. restaurants in New York, Florida and Southern California, McDonald's has…
read nowDickey's offering Black Friday, Cyber Monday deals
November 21, 2016
Dickey's Barbecue Pit is offering specials on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. On Black Friday, kids eat free with the purchase of a $10 adult dine-in meal. For…
read nowUno partners with gluten-free dough pros
November 18, 2016
Uno pizzeria is partnering with Venice Bakery to offer customers a gluten-free pizza crust, according to a company press release. A news release said that…
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8 great takeaways from Dubai global franchising show
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
The Global Franchise Market show in Dubai covered a variety of franchising issues, including women in franchising, how to take your brand global, how to know…
read nowBiscuitville celebrates 50th anniversary
November 18, 2016
Biscuitville celebrated its 50th anniversary with memorable events and giveaways.
read nowWayback Burgers launches holiday menu items
November 18, 2016
Wayback Burgers is debuting its holiday menu items through December 31, and the list includes a sausage-peppers-onions burger, Parmesan fries and a gingerbread…
read nowMod Pizza franchisee names operations VP in Florida
November 18, 2016
Mod Pizza Florida Franchisee BBX Capital has named restaurant veteran, Brick Kerge, as its vice president of operations in the Sunshine State.
read nowFreakin' Unbelievable Burgers opens first franchised location
November 17, 2016
Four years after start-up, Freakin' Unbelievable Burgers has signed its first franchise agreement for a mall-based location in Mall St. Matthew's in…
read nowEverything's different in DC, including the 'piddza'
November 17, 2016
Though no specific date was provided, a Turkish pizza concept, known as Pidzza, is coming to the Ivy City area of our nation's capitol this winter, according…
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Will the menu trends of 2017 turn to the dark side?
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Charcoal, heavy fats and lots of bubbles may not sound like they belong on 2017's list of menu trends, but the Canadian food-centric marketing consultancy…
read nowHabit Burger Grill opens in Dubai
November 17, 2016
Dubai is home to the Habit Burger Grill's first international location. Under the direction of Food Quest Restaurants Management, the new Habit restaurant is…
read nowChi'Lantro lands the big one on Shark Tank
November 17, 2016
Last Friday, Chi'Lantro founder Jae Kim landed the big one on the ABC TV show, "Shark Tank". Real estate mogul Barbara Corcoran offered Kim $600,000 for 2…
read nowFamous Dave's Q3 results: The bleeding is slowing
November 17, 2016
The third quarter financial results for Famous Dave's shows that the bleeding has slowed to some extent for the chain as the sales decline the company had been…
read nowNoodles & Company gets sauced this holiday
November 17, 2016
Noodles & Company is laying it on thick with its customers this holiday, offering its Smolder from Boulder and Sriracha sauces for $5 each or together in a…
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