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How to master the art of guest recovery
March 19, 2025
Every dropped plate, every lukewarm dish, every forgotten reservation — it stings. You pour your heart into your restaurant, and when things go wrong, it feels…
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Betty Rae’s Ice Cream scoops into franchising
March 19, 2025
After opening its first franchised location in Omaha, Kansas City's Betty Rae's Ice Cream is targeting St. Louis, Nashville, Denver, Oklahoma City, Tulsa…
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Biscuit Belly opening 2nd Carolina store
March 18, 2025
Biscuit Belly opened its second Carolina location last month in Summerville, South Carolina.
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Condado Tacos launches LTO inspired by guest data via Bikky
March 18, 2025
After customer data collected from Bikky revealed high reorder rates and guest retention for its Chicken Bacon Ranch taco, Condado Tacos added the Chicken…
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Ovation, Paytronix team for post-transaction feedback, hospitality data insights
March 17, 2025
Guest engagement platform Paytronix has teamed up with guest experience platform Ovation to provide brands with deeper analysis and insights from customer…
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Craveworthy acquires 2nd dessert concept
March 17, 2025
Two weeks after announcing that it acquired Big Chicken, Craveworthy Brands has purchased Kinnamōns, a cinnamon roll concept, based in Oregon and founded by…
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Go To Foods focused on co-branding, tech investments to fuel growth
March 17, 2025
GoTo Foods, the parent company of brands including Auntie Anne's, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, McAlister's Deli, Moe's Southwest Grill and Schlotzsky's, has plans…
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Captain D's going across the pond
March 13, 2025
Captain D's is entering the United Kingdom via a 20-unit agreement with CD's Holdings. The first will open in Kent in August with two restaurants following in…
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Smoke’s Poutinerie launches 'Don't be a jerk' BOGO
March 12, 2025
Canada-based Smoke's Poutinerie's 'Don't be a jerk' BOGO is underway, giving customers a Buy One, Get One Free deal on its Jerk Chicken Poutine.
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Panera serving 'Pot of Gold'
March 11, 2025
In honor of St. Patrick's Day, Panera is serving up a little extra luck with its "Pot of Gold Bread Bowl." a green Bread Bowl filled with mac 'n' cheese. The…
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Cheba Hut expands Arizona footprint
March 11, 2025
Cheba Hut, a counter-culture-themed sandwich shop known for its toasted subs, has opened its 11th Arizona store at 8776 E Shea Blvd, Suite 100, in Scottsdale.
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The Great Greek to hit 100 units by year's end
March 10, 2025
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill's plans to have 100 restaurants open by year's end are coming along, considering the brand opened 19 restaurants in 2024…
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Your Pie debuts Pizza Shop Sandwiches
March 7, 2025
Your Pie, a fast casual pizza chain, had added handcrafted sandwiches made with the brand's signature dough, according to a press release.
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Nick The Greek franchisee opens 4th location
March 7, 2025
Nick the Greek has opened in Irvine, California, under the direction of franchisee Kaushik Patel, who owns three other locations in Southern California.
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Place your vote for Top 30: Restaurant Marketing
March 6, 2025
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Cherryh Cansler taking reins as publisher of Fastcasual.com
March 6, 2025
Cherryh Cansler will be taking the reins of Fastcasual.com as the newly named Publisher.
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Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shop to implement Samsung kiosks, digital menus
March 6, 2025
Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop, a sandwich chain with over 60 locations, will implement Samsung kiosks and digital menu boards, powered by GRUBBRR, to enhance…
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Blaze Pizza to celebrate Pi Day with BOGO for $3.14
March 6, 2025
Blaze Pizza is offering fans a buy one 11-inch pizza, get a second 11-inch pizza of equal or lesser value for $3.14, according to a press release.
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Chipotle embracing hot honey trend
March 6, 2025
Chipotle is putting its spin on hot honey, the top menu trend of the year, with its Chipotle Honey Chicken, available to rewards members via the Chipotle app…
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Einstein Bros drops country song honoring breakfast sandwich
March 5, 2025
Einstein Bros.Bagels is honoring its latest LTO, the Country Bagels & Gravy Egg Sandwich, with its first single and music video, "Forget the Fork." The…
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