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BurgerFi launches BBQ Rodeo Burger
February 21, 2023
Florida-based BurgerFi has launched its first LTO of 2023, the BBQ Rodeo Burger, available now through April 17. It features all-natural angus beef seared with…
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Last call: FastCasual's Excellence in Food Safety nominations closing soon
February 21, 2023
Entries will be accepted until midnight ET on Feb. 28, 2023.
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Slim Chickens opens in UK's Kidderminster
February 20, 2023
Arkansas-based Slim Chickens is opening a restaurant in Kidderminster, United Kingdom, under the direction of multi-unit operators, Boparan Restaurant Group…
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Velvet Taco opens in Rockwall, Texas
February 20, 2023
Velvet Taco opened its 26th Texas location Monday in Dallas-Fort Worth's Rockwall district. Located at 2608 Ridge Road, the store marks the chain's 37th unit…
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SoundHound develops voice-based ordering
February 17, 2023
SoundHound has entered the digital menu game with its voice-ordering technology harnessing AI to allow customers to make and edit drive-through orders without…
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Smashburger rolls out mac 'n' cheese-inspired burger
February 17, 2023
Smashburger is supplying comfort nationwide with its take on America's two favorite foods: burgers and mac 'n' cheese. The S'mac & Cheese Burger — made…
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Pita Mediterranean fights inflation with value meal
February 17, 2023
Facing rampant inflation and rising food costs Pita Mediterranean Street Food Founder and CEO Nour Rabai knew a value menu was necessary to meet customer needs.
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Dickey's 'boosting' virtual concepts
February 16, 2023
Since launching Boost Virtual Concepts in July 2022, Dickey's Barbecue Pit is quickly expanding its virtual brands — Wing Boss, Trailer Birds and Big Deal…
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Kura Sushi opening 44th, 45th US locations
February 16, 2023
Kura Sushi, a Japanese-based concept serving cuisine through a revolving sushi service model, opened last week in Edison, New Jersey, and will launch this…
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FieldFlex launches to help restaurants cut IT costs
February 16, 2023
Kinettix, a provider of IT field technicians and break-fix dispatches to U.S.-based brands, has launched FieldFlex to give companies the ability to leverage…
read nowToast acquires Delphi Display Systems
February 16, 2023
Toast, an all-in-one digital platform for restaurants, which announced last week that it partnered with Google to allow online Google ordering, has acquired…
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Shake Shack's Q4 results inch past expectations
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
February 16, 2023
Shake Shack reported Wednesday that it barely beat analysts' estimates for Q4, ending Dec. 28, 2022. Revenue was $238.5 million, inching past the $238.…
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Dolly Llama debuting 2nd Texas store
February 16, 2023
The Dolly Llama, a waffle and artisanal ice cream brand, is opening next month in McAllen, Texas, within the Trenton Crossing Shopping Center alongside Target…
read nowQikServe hooks up with Punchh to provide ordering, loyalty experience
February 15, 2023
QikServe, a digital ordering and payment solutions provider, has integrated with PAR Technology's Punchh, a loyalty and engagement platform for the restaurant…
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The Habit Burger adding Ontario unit
February 15, 2023
The Habit Burger Grill, based in California, is opening its second Ontario, California, location next week at 4210 E. 4th St.
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Chicken Salad Chick, Cava, Tazikis score high in Merchant Centric report
February 15, 2023
Cava, Chicken Salad Chick, Tazikis, Skyline Chili and Cheba Hut all scored high for price, value and loyalty, winning more praise than complaints in a Merchant…
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Restaurant Brands International enjoys strong Q4
February 15, 2023
Restaurant Brands International Inc. ended its 2022 fiscal year with a robust Q4 as systemwide sales increased nearly 12%, and over 13% for 2022 while…
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Chipotle launches bowl concept in Santa Monica
February 15, 2023
Chipotle Mexican Grill is opening a restaurant called Farmesa, at the Kitchen United Mix space at 1315 3rd St., in Santa Monica, California.
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Black Seed Bagel opens 10th location
February 14, 2023
Black Seed Bagels has opened its 10th location in a 700-square-foot shop inside the MetLife building at 200 Park Ave., in New York City, according to a company…
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Chicken Salad Chick welcomes 3rd Charleston store
February 14, 2023
Chicken Salad Chick, founded in Alabama, has opened its third Charleston, South Carolina-area location in Goose Creek at 220 St. James Ave.
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