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Jinya Ramen Bar adding contactless pay
March 31, 2021
California-based Jinya Ramen Bar restaurant is working with NCR Corporation to add digital ordering and contactless payment options via QR codes, according to…
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German Doner Kebab expanding in Canada
March 30, 2021
Glasgow, Scotland-based German Doner Kebab is opening 100 restaurants in Canada over the next 10 years, according to a company press release. Three will open…
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Chipotle asks: Burritos or bitcoin?
March 30, 2021
Chipotle Mexican Grill is giving $100,000 in free burritos and $100,000 in bitcoin to celebrate National Burrito Day on April 1. This occasion makes Chipotle…
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Chipotle, Jersey Mike's VIPs weighing in on dining trends
March 30, 2021
The pandemic has no doubt taken its toll on restaurants, but while thousands are struggling, others are reporting gains. In an effort to uncover the successful…
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Saladworks opening 90 non-traditional locations by year's end
March 30, 2021
Pennsylvania-based Saladworks has partnered with Ghost Kitchen Brands in a deal that will not only double its footprint across the U.S. and Canada but better…
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Firehouse Subs debuting Pepperoni Pizza Meatball Sub
March 30, 2021
Firehouse Subs has added an Italian twist to the meatball sub with its latest LTO. The Pepperoni Pizza Meatball Sub, featuring Italian meatballs in marinara…
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Smashburger reveals new logo
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
March 29, 2021
Denver-based Smashburger has debuted a new logo to emphasize its vision of being "the best burger brand," President Carl Bachmann told FastCasual.
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Shake Shack CFO stepping down
March 29, 2021
Shake Shack Inc. President and CFO Tara Comonte is leaving the company to become CEO of a private company outside of the restaurant industry, according to a…
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Chick N Max launches franchising opportunity
March 29, 2021
Chick N Max, a three-unit chain based in Wichita specializing in almond wood-smoked chicken and wings, sandwiches and fried tenders, is launching a franchise…
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Ike’s Love & Sandwiches 73rd location opening in Culver City
March 29, 2021
Ike's Love & Sandwiches, featuring a menu of over 800 sandwiches, is holding a series of grand opening events at its first Culver City restaurant April…
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Pinkbox Doughnuts opens first drive-thru shop
March 29, 2021
Las Vegas-based Pinkbox Doughnuts will open its first drive-thru location Next month at 3990 E. Sunset Road in Las Vegas.
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5 ways to protect your restaurant franchise
March 29, 2021
One of the most important considerations for franchise organizations in today's restaurant industry is network security for franchisee partners. Providing…
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Biscuitville names IT director
March 29, 2021
Biscuitville Fresh Southern has hired Rusty Everhart as director of IT and Enterprise Applications, where he will oversee all technology systems that support…
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Compeat partners with 6 POS solutions to improve customer experience
March 29, 2021
Austin, Texas-based Compeat, a restaurant-specific accounting, back office, workforce and business intelligence management software, has partnered with Union…
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The Hot Dog Shoppe sold to brothers, industry veterans
March 29, 2021
Restaurant industry executives and brothers, Nick and Greg Vojnovic, have acquired The Hot Dog Shoppe, a three-unit chain based in Warren, Ohio, and founded by…
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How to unblock your restaurant’s loyalty “blind spot”
March 29, 2021
Playing a game of hit-or-miss is not something you want to do with your restaurant's loyalty program. Yet, that's exactly what most restaurants are doing…
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Bluestone Lane Cafe plans massive expansion
March 29, 2021
Australian-inspired New York-based coffee roaster and cafe, Bluestone Lane,will open up to 15 locations this year, making it one of the fastest-growing premium…
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Expansion planned for Bluestone Lane
March 26, 2021
New York-based specialty coffee roaster, café and lifestyle brand, Bluestone Lane, plans to open up to 15 locations this year, making it one of the…
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IniBurger’s Nashville Hot Chicken puts cool spin on traditional favorite
March 26, 2021
Pleasanton, California-based iniBurger is introducing a Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich to its 100%-halal menu at its Fremont and Pleasanton locations…
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Chicken Salad Chick continuing Central Indiana expansion
March 26, 2021
Auburn, Alabama-based Chicken Salad Chick is opening a company-owned restaurant in April in the Fishers District in Hamilton County, Indiana, according to a…
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