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The Secret Weapon Top Restaurant Chains Use to Win Back Margins
Top restaurant chains like Tropical Smoothie Cafe and Church's Chicken are pulling 2-8% extra margin by replacing spreadsheets & disconnected systems with…
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Jimmy John's expanding in Canada
September 19, 2025
Jimmy John's opened its first Winnipeg location Friday, marking the sandwich chain's debut in the city with free sandwiches for its first 100 customers.
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Stoner's Pizza Joint launches Honey Hot Pepperoni Pizza
September 19, 2025
Stoner's Pizza Joint has launched its Honey Hot Pepperoni Pizza for a limited time only. The pizza is available from now through Oct. 31 at participating…
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San Francisco chef allegedly robs 3 bank branches due to financial struggles
September 19, 2025
Valentino Luchin, 62, a chef from San Francisco, is accused of robbing three bank branches in one day.
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Speaker Spotlight: Aaron Noveshen, CEO, Starbird Chicken
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
Aaron Noveshen, founder and CEO of Starbird Chicken, is participating in a Fast Casual Executive Summit panel on AI. Learn all about him in today's speaker…
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Your Menu Might Be Lying to You (And It’s Costing Millions in Lost Profit)
This post reveals how multi-unit restaurants lose millions due to unseen inconsistencies in ingredient use and delayed cost data. It shows how SynergySuite’s…
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How AI Scheduling Found $20K in Labor Savings at Just 10 Stores
A 10-store brand was losing $20K monthly despite hitting labor targets because hours were spread evenly instead of aligned with peak demand. AI scheduling…
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The Peach Cobbler Factory launching loyalty program
September 18, 2025
The Peach Cobbler Factory is launching a loyalty program, "Peachy Points Loyalty Program," that will reward customers with exclusive deals and other perks.
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Chicken Salad Chick: In a category of 1
Discover how Chicken Salad Chick CEO Scott Deviney transformed a 32-location startup into a 309-unit fast casual empire in under a decade.
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Qdoba opening 50 locations in 5-state deal
September 18, 2025
Qdoba Mexican Eats is opening 50 restaurants across five states in the Southwest as part of an agreement with B Wild Investments.
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Nature’s Table adding 10 franchised locations in Florida
September 18, 2025
Fast Fresh Brands, the parent company of Nature's Table, signed two agreements to open 10 franchise locations in Florida.
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PAR Technology launches PAR Games to revolutionize loyalty programs
September 17, 2025
PAR Technology Corporation, a provider of foodservice technology, has launched PAR Games, an interactive loyalty platform designed to boost customer engagement…
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Lime Fresh Mexican Grill relaunches franchise program
September 16, 2025
Lime Fresh Mexican Grill, a fast casual brand with roots in South Beach, has relaunched its franchise program with a "Lime 2.0" model aimed at nationwide…
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Scooter’s chief growth officer: 'Coffee franchises offer stability, scalability'
by Tim Arpin — Chief Growth Officer, Scooter’s Coffee
Scooter's Chief Growth Officer Tim Arpin said the demand for coffee has translated into a thriving franchise industry with no signs of slowing down.
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7 Brew Drive-Thru opening 200 locations
September 16, 2025
Franchise Equity Partners has acquired a majority stake in 7 Crew, the second-largest franchisee of 7 Brew Drive-Thru Coffee, in a deal aimed at fueling the…
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Founderology Growth Summit: The Breakthrough Experience Founders MUST Attend
The Founderology Growth Summit is a breakthrough experience designed for Founders who are looking to scale. Every moment, from the first conversation to the…
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Which Wich opening in Scotland
September 16, 2025
Texas-based Which Wich Superior Sandwiches is expanding into Scotland, marking the latest phase of its rapid growth across the United Kingdom.
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Cheba Hut launches Thanx-powered mobile app, loyalty platform
September 16, 2025
Cheba Hut, a "toasted" sub shop, has launched a mobile app and loyalty platform in partnership with Thanx. The app, which includes a rewards program called…
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Why ‘Gut Feel’ Forecasting is Costing Multi-Unit Brands Millions
Multi-unit restaurant managers rely on "gut feel" forecasting but can't track hundreds of variables across locations, causing overstaffing, understaffing, and…
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Qu launches 'Qube' edge-powered platform for restaurants
September 15, 2025
Qu, a unified commerce platform, has launched Qu Business Edge, or Qube, an edge-powered intelligence platform that promises enhanced reliability, faster order…
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