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Are you doing delivery right?
by Noah Glass — CEO, Olo
As restaurant brands rush into delivery, they must lay the foundation with a best-of-breed digital ordering platform and choose a delivery fleet strategy that…
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Wahlburgers expansion: Middle East, airports get a 'New Kid on the Block'
May 7, 2015
Wahlburgers has secured a 20-store franchise deal with Arjomand Group of the Middle East as well as at a couple U.S.-based airports.
read nowDog Haus takes a bite out of Colorado
May 7, 2015
Dog Haus is opening its first franchise location outside its home state of California.
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Building brands: Pie Five's CEO shares strategies
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Pie Five's parent company, Rave Restaurant Group, is looking to build and expand the concepts under the brand.
read nowThe Halal Guys goes international
May 7, 2015
The Halal Guys has signed three multi-unit franchise deals to open 40 restaurants in the Philippines; Jakarta, Indonesia; and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
read nowWage, policy changes creating 'perfect storm' for franchisees, industry attorneys say
May 6, 2015
Labor attorneys for franchise businesses say the industry is facing a "perfect storm" of attacks from labor regulators and unions.
read nowNoodles misses Q1 goals, expects growth
May 6, 2015
Noodles & Company reported during its earning's call this week that Q1 saw an 18.1-percent growth, increasing revenue to nearly $106 million but still came up…
read nowHotSchedules and Jobsabi release Apple Watch apps
May 6, 2015
HotSchedules, a global software-as-a-service provider for the restaurant, retail and hospitality industries, announced the launch of their applications for use…
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The un-red meat: Restaurants embracing new proteins
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Restaurants are trying to meet Americans' desires to eat healthier by giving them a variety of protein options.
read nowThe Habit Burger launches email club
May 6, 2015
The Habit Burger has launched a free email program to help engage guests, and for a limited time they are eligible to win a variety of prizes, the company says.
read nowPie Five hits Mississippi
May 5, 2015
The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi this week is opening a Pie Five Pizza Co. unit, which is Mississippi's first Pie Five.
read nowBurger 21 adds to Florida, Georgia portfolio
May 5, 2015
Burger 21 has signed an additional franchise agreement with its very first franchisee to develop its first restaurant in Melbourne, Florida.
read nowService union joining franchisees, activists in minimum wage fight
May 5, 2015
The Service Employees International Union is joining franchisees and activists together in the fight to raise minimum wage.
read nowNRA releases Mother's Day dining stats
May 5, 2015
Mother's Day, the most popular holiday of the year for dining out, will bring nearly half of Americans to dine out, or order restaurant takeout or delivery, on…
read nowLRS rolls out next-generation restaurant solutions
May 5, 2015
Long Range Systems has announced four updates to the company’s solution portfolio: the next generation Guest Pager, table location technology, waitlist…
read nowStarbucks concept store is an 'Espresso Shot'
May 5, 2015
Starbucks is opening its first-ever express format store at 14 Wall Street, across from the New York Stock Exchange.
read nowPanera cutting artificial flavors
May 5, 2015
Artificial flavors, colors, preservatives and sweeteners will soon be 86’d from Panera Bread’s menu.
read nowPepperJax Grill opens 30th unit
May 5, 2015
PepperJax Grill has opened its 30th store location, choosing Blue Springs, Missouri as its home.
read nowTillster teams up with PayPal for mobile payments
May 4, 2015
Tillster Inc., provider of digital ordering and engagement products and services for the restaurant industry, has announced an agreement with PayPal.
read nowThe Loop Pizza Grill expands in Jacksonville, Florida
May 4, 2015
The Loop Pizza Grill announced plans to open Loop Pizza Grills in communities south of Jacksonville.
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