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Tc4 & Co. Hospitality acquires Mighty Fine Burgers Fries & Shakes
January 7, 2021
Tc4 & Co. Hospitality has acquired fellow Austin-based restaurant chain Mighty Fine Burgers Fries & Shakes, formerly owned by K&N Management…
read nowFlame Broiler debuts online ordering, redesigns serving ware
January 7, 2021
Korean fast casual Flame Broiler now offers customers online ordering and has been busy redesigning both serving bowls and updating its kimchi offering.
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Pokeworks prototype introduces the 'Cruise-Thru' lane
January 6, 2021
Irvine, California-based Pokeworks is launching a prototype for its first so-called "Cruise-Thru" mobile pickup lane, where the company said guests can order…
read nowChicken Salad Chick opening another Illinois location
January 6, 2021
Chicken Salad Chick, a fast casual chicken salad chain, will open a location in O'Fallon, Illinois on Jan. 13. This is the third location in the state and the…
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Smoothie King posts record growth in 2020 despite pandemic
January 6, 2021
Smoothie King, the world's largest smoothie brand, opened a record 263 stores globally in 2020, despite the challenges of the global pandemic, according to a…
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Capriotti's, Wing Zone execs give us the why behind the merger
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
January 5, 2021
Las Vegas-based Capriotti's Sandwich Shop has acquired Wing Zone, a fast casual brand based in Atlanta.
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Jan 14 webinar: 'Agile QSR Operation in Uncertain Times'
January 5, 2021
In an ever-shifting restaurant landscape, only the nimble survive, so it pays to have a coach in leadership and brand management agility. That's where a Jan.
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Killer Burger sets sights on Idaho
January 5, 2021
Killer Burger, a Portland-based fast casual, has inked an agreement with franchisee Wes Walterman to open the brand's first Idaho location in Coeur d'Alene.
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Ziggi's Coffee signs deal for 80th location
January 5, 2021
Ziggi's Coffee has signed its 80th franchise agreement and will soon bring the drive-thru coffee concept to Centennial, Colorado. The company's latest…
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Shakey's Pizza creators launch virtual chicken concept
January 5, 2021
The creators of Shakey's Pizza in Los Angeles have developed Mojos&, a delivery-only brand specializing in premium fried chicken and its proprietary "Mojo…
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Shake Shack launches Korean-style chicken sandwich
January 5, 2021
Drawing inspiration from South Korean flavors, ingredients and techniques, Shake Shack has added Korean-style fried chicken to the menu. Available through…
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El Pollo Loco, Yogurtland, Barberitos launch resolution-inspired LTOs
January 5, 2021
California-based fast casuals — Yogurtland and El Pollo Loco — as well as Georgia-based Barberitos have created limited-time offers to help customers keep…
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Ooh la la: Fat Brands going to Paris
January 5, 2021
FAT Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger and eight other restaurant concepts, is planting a flag in France via a multi-unit development deal with BGH…
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Cheba Hut's in-app game leads to 50% increase in downloads
January 4, 2021
Colorado-based Cheba Hut is getting high on app downloads.
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Wahlburgers signs Australia, New Zealand deal
January 4, 2021
Wahlburgers, a Boston-based restaurant founded by brothers Mark, Donnie and Chef Paul Wahlberg, is expanding its international footprint with a franchise…
read nowCFS Brands acquires AyrKing
January 4, 2021
Oklahoma City-based CFS Brands has completed the acquisition of AyrKing, a food preparation equipment company. Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Louisville…
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Viva Chicken opening in South Carolina
January 4, 2021
Viva Chicken, a fast casual Peruvian rotisserie joint, is expanding to South Carolina, officially signing the first of two leases for Greenville-area locations.
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Pepsi generating $100M in sales for Black-owned restaurants
January 4, 2021
In hopes of raising at least $100 million in sales for Black-owned restaurants over the next five years, PepsiCo has launched Dig In, a multi-year platform…
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Island Fin Poke adding to DC presence
January 4, 2021
Island Fin Poke Co. is strengthening its presence in the Washington D.C. area with a unit opening this month in Falls Church at the Idylwood Shopping Center at…
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Investing in change keeps Taziki's in business
December 30, 2020
After an exceedingly difficult year for restaurants across the country, Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe is poised for growth thanks to investments in tech…
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