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Fast Casual Summit: Why being different is better for your brand
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
A restaurant's differences are its keys to greater value and desirability, says branding guru Sally Hogshead, CEO and founder of Fascinate.
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Cowboy Chicken ventures west to California
October 11, 2016
Cowboy Chicken has signed a 30-store franchise agreement with Texacal Foods, expanding the concept into California.
read nowMcAlister's seeking franchisees in Louisiana
October 11, 2016
McAlister's Deli is seeking experienced multi-unit franchise owners as the brand continues its Louisiana expansion, according to a press release.
read nowFazoli's opens a new location in Washington
October 11, 2016
Fazoli's is opening its newest franchise in Washington, Missouri, owned and operated by entrepreneur Brad Swederska and University of Missouri professor Fred…
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How do millennials love thee? Let 'em count the ways
by Seshu Madabushi — Founder & CEO, mKonnekt
Millennials are a prime focal group for targeted marketing, a relatively untapped approach that marketers are slowly lining up to use for this age demographic.
read nowFreshii shows its Cubs love with free franchise offer
October 10, 2016
If the Chicago Cubs win the 2016 World Series, Freshii will mark the achievement with a unique giveaway: a free franchise.
read nowVerts celebrates Boston grand opening
October 10, 2016
Verts is opening the doors of its newest location, at 93 Summer St. in Boston, on Nov. 4.
read nowGrabbagreen rolls into North Carolina
October 7, 2016
Grabbagreen is opening its first Greensboro, North Carolina location at 431 Pisgah Church Rd.
read nowSlapfish leaves consumers asking WTF?
October 7, 2016
Slapfish is launching a WTF? (What’s this fish?) campaign in celebration of national seafood month.
read nowDickey’s BBQ Pit slated to open in Somerset, NJ
October 7, 2016
Dickey’s BBQ Pit plans to expand further into New Jersey, opening its second location in Somerset. This unit is owned by franchisee Himanshu Patel, according…
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Menu labeling: Follow this checklist to protect your brand
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
As restaurant operators continue to prepare for the May 5, 2017, menu labeling deadline, many questions and challenges remain. Follow these key pointers to…
read nowAu Bon Pain benefits No Kid Hungry
October 6, 2016
Au Bon Pain is fighting child hunger by encouraging guests to donate $1 to the No Kid Hungry Campaign, according to a press release. The concept will give…
read nowCalifornia Pizza promotion pays homage to Pizza Month
October 6, 2016
It's National Pizza Month and California Pizza Kitchen is paying homage and bringing back a reimagined version of its Carne Asada Pizza.
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Florida restaurants prep for Hurricane Matthew
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Although Hurricane Matthew hasn't hit Florida yet, the damage from the predicted Category 4 storm has caused Firehouse Subs, based in Jacksonville, to close…
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Restaurant industry contracting, says NRA
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
The NRA's monthly composite index reflecting the health and outlook for the nation's restaurant industry is reflecting the overall shadow that appears to be…
read nowBuffalo Wings & Rings join fight against breast cancer
October 5, 2016
Buffalo Wings & Rings joined is fighting breast cancer with an LTO promotion called Chip In for the Cause. From now through Nov. 13, the brand will a…
read nowMOD Pizza announces fan pizza winner
October 5, 2016
A creation dubbed simply, "The Petra," took home the grand prize in MOD Pizza's nationwide create-your-own fall pizza fan contest. The creation was named after…
read nowSalads UP: 2 college grads answer to what Big 10 students want
October 5, 2016
Salads UP, currently with one location in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is opening its second location in the not-too-distant city of Madison, Wisconsin, according to a…
read nowSharky's sinks its teeth into new vegan dish
October 5, 2016
Sharky's Woodfired Mexican Grill is giving the vegan and gluten-free communities and their often hard-to-meet dietary requirements cause to celebrate with the…
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The incredible growing menu: Taking your digital system chain-wide
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
As digital menus become the new standard at quick-service restaurants — both inside and at the drive-thru — it’s becoming increasingly critical to make these…
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