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Taco John's adds VP of Franchising
March 3, 2020
Taco John's has appointed Brooks Speirs as vice president of franchise development, according to a company press release.
read nowStarbucks, Nespresso stop purchasing from Guatemalan farms employing children
March 3, 2020
An investigation by "Dispatches," a British TV documentary that aired Monday on Channel 4, claimed coffee farms in Guatemala supplying both Starbucks and…
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Teriyaki Madness providing new revenue stream for franchisees
March 3, 2020
Teriyaki Madness has rolled out a new catering program that offers easier ordering and navigation for customers and will be a lucrative revenue stream for…
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Giardino Gourmet Salad franchisees join ownership team
March 3, 2020
Giardino Gourmet Salads founders Ody and Kenny Lugo have signed a deal to share ownership of the 20-unit Florida-based chain with their largest multi-unit…
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Toast launches hardware to help streamline restaurant ops
March 3, 2020
Toast Inc. has launched a suite of point-of-sale tools, called Toast Hardware, designed to help accelerate the restaurant payments process. Building on Toast…
read nowYogurtland debuts dairy-free, vegan smoothie bowl
March 3, 2020
Frozen yogurt brand Yogurtland is now offering a self-serve mixed berry smoothie bowl, which is a dairy-free, vegan option.
read nowRapid Fire Pizza intros vegan 'sausage' pizza
March 3, 2020
Kettering, Ohio-based Rapid Fired Pizza is upping their vegan focus with the addition of a vegan pizza that the brand said is timed to coincide with the…
read nowOracle tech aims to help restaurants, food trucks boost agility, reliability
March 3, 2020
Oracle's new Micros Workstation 625 and 655 POS systems aim to help eateries and food trucks speed up the ordering process and reduce customer wait times.
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HMSHost taps former Jamba, Starbucks exec as COO
March 2, 2020
HMSHost, a restaurateur known for operating in airports and motorways, has appointed industry veteran Joe Thornton as EVP and COO. He will oversee HMSHost…
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Barberitos delivers mobile app upgrade
March 2, 2020
Barberitos, a fast casual restaurant featuring southwestern-style burritos, has launched its updated mobile app, which includes a new design for the location…
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Blaze opening in Southfield, Michigan mall
March 2, 2020
Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza said in a news release it is opening a new store in Southfield, Michigan Thursday in the Tel Twelve Mall on Telegraph Road. To…
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Honest Tea founder joins Whole Foods-based fast casual brand
March 2, 2020
Honest Tea Founder Seth Goldman is sinking his expertise into the fast casual industry, helping to expand PLNT Burger, a restaurant located at the Whole Foods…
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The Halal Shack adding Impossible Foods to menu
March 2, 2020
The Halal Shack is joining the fake meat craze, partnering with Impossible Foods to offer a plant-based meat substitute that customers can order as fillings in…
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Jersey Mike's adds Grubhub for delivery, pickup
March 2, 2020
Jersey Mike’s Subs, a fast casual sandwich chain, has added Grubhub to its third-party delivery network at more than 1,000 locations across the U.S.
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Moe's throwing queso shade at Chipotle - again
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
February 28, 2020
While McDonald's and Wendy's are engaged in a breakfast battle, Moe's Southwest Grill is throwing shade at Chipotle, which launched a new queso offering this…
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Pollo Tropical launches delivery with Uber Eats
February 28, 2020
Pollo Tropical has partnered with Uber Eats to offer delivery and is launching free delivery this weekend to celebrate. Pollo customers had been searching…
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Keurig Dr Pepper and Nestle partner on Starbucks K-Cup pods
February 28, 2020
Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc. has partnered with Nestlé USA to manufacture and distribute Starbucks branded packaged coffee in K-Cup pods in the U.S. and Canada…
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Fiserv launches Clover Station Pro to boost restaurant efficiency
February 28, 2020
Fiserv Inc. has rolled out Clover Station Pro, a POS device designed to speed checkout and boost engagement, particularly in the restaurant industry. The…
read nowDoorDash files draft IPO registration with SEC
February 27, 2020
DoorDash has announced a confidential submission to the Securities and Exchange Commission for an initial public offering.
read nowTaco Cabana reports poor Q4 earnings, replacing president
February 27, 2020
Fiesta Restaurant Group Inc, parent company of Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana, reported Thursday that total Q4 revenues were down nearly 5%. While Pollo…
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