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Bobby's Burgers signs multi-unit deal for Arizona
May 14, 2025
Bobby's Burgers by Bobby Flay will expand its Arizona presence with a multi-unit franchise agreement to open restaurants in Maricopa County.
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Panera Bread taps DoorDash, Wing to offer drone deliveries in Charlotte
May 14, 2025
DoorDash and Wing, a drone delivery service, have partnered to launch drone delivery in Charlotte, marking the first time the service is available to city…
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Chicken Salad Chick adds Red Velvet Cake to menu
May 14, 2025
Chicken Salad Chick, which has nearly 300 locations, has added Red Velvet Cake to its menu. The three-layer cake with cream cheese frosting is available…
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Teriyaki Madness expands to El Salvador amid strong Q1 growth
May 14, 2025
Teriyaki Madness, a Denver-based fast-casual chain known for its Asian-inspired bowls, opened its first international location last week in El Salvador.
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The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf lands at Utah airport
May 13, 2025
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf has opened a location at Salt Lake City International Airport, marking its 23rd airport cafe across seven major U.S. hubs.
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Square unveils handheld device, next-gen food, beverage platform
May 13, 2025
Payment company Square has released Square Handheld, a pocketable POS for all restaurant businesses. For full-service restaurants, employees can take orders…
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Shake Shack charts course for Panama
May 13, 2025
NYC-founded Shake Shack is setting sail for Central America, announcing a partnership with Grupo Attie-Multifood Enterprises to bring its burgers and shakes to…
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Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls growing European presence
May 13, 2025
After making its European debut last year in Milan, Italy, Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls is rolling out 100 locations over the next eight years to Italy…
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Bubbakoo's ghosting Nashville
May 12, 2025
Bubbakoo's Burritos has expanded its Tennessee presence with the May 9th opening of a ghost kitchen in Nashville at 614 18th Ave. N., according to a company…
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Despite revenue decreases, FAT Brands planning growth
May 9, 2025
FAT Brands Inc.'s Q2 results revealed a decline in total revenue by 6.5% to $142 million. System-wide sales also decreased by 1.8%, and same-store sales saw a…
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Fuego Tortilla launches loyalty program
May 9, 2025
Fuego Tortilla Grill, a Texas-based fast casual chain, has launched a loyalty program and revamped website to enhance customer engagement.
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Big Chicken launches sandwich promo featuring sports personalities
May 9, 2025
Shaquille O'Neal's Big Chicken is tipping off a limited-time "Inside The Sandwich Wars" promotion featuring four oversized sandwiches inspired by Shaq and his…
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Epson launching tech to simplify restaurant operations
May 8, 2025
With restaurants looking to optimize in-house operations and increase customer satisfaction, global technology provider Epson is highlighting several…
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5 ways to turn your gift card program into a 6-figure revenue stream
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
May 7, 2025
Ralph Lewis, owner of Okeechobee Steakhouse, reported selling over $180,000 in gift cards in just six hours across two smaller locations after using the…
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Chipotle reduces emissions, launching solar farms
May 7, 2025
Chipotle Mexican Grill's 2024 Sustainability Report revealed progress in key areas, including emissions reduction, community building and employee development.
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DEEL Media, Pointsmith launch solution integrating print, digital retail signage
May 6, 2025
DEEL Media's digital signage solutions are now integrated with Pointsmith's software, The Engine, for an end-to-end, print-to-digital media content management…
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Brothers opening Currito in home state
May 6, 2025
Currito, known for its globally inspired menu, is making its Maineville, Cincinnati, debut. The restaurant, located at 6400 S. State Route 48, opens Wednesday…
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Portillo's fueling growth with loyalty program, improving operations, driving kiosk usage
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
May 6, 2025
The chain is also testing breakfast at five locations in Chicago.
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Ooo la la: Buffalo’s Cafe taking fast casual model to France
May 6, 2025
Buffalo's Cafe, owned by FAT Brands, is expanding to France via a fast casual model in partnership with the group behind Big M CIE, opening 10 units in the…
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CityBird hatches franchising expansion plans
May 6, 2025
After reporting a 4.3% increase in visits year-over-year in Q3, CityBird is seeking franchise partners to support its national growth, focusing on the Midwest…
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