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Starbucks signs license deal in Thailand
May 24, 2019
Starbucks Coffee Company has signed a license agreement with Coffee Concepts Thailand for exclusive rights to run and develop retail stores in the country.
read nowTocaya opening 15th unit in 3 years
May 24, 2019
California-based Tocaya Organica founded in 2016, which recently made the 2019 Fast Casual Top 100, is opening its 15th location June 3. The unit , 4303 W.
read nowCPK 'plants' feet firmly in veggie-centric territory this summer
May 24, 2019
California Pizza Kitchen is jumping on the vegetable cart this summer with a bounty of summer offerings centered around fruits and vegetables. Menu items…
read nowEarl of Sandwich opens 1st Idaho unit
May 23, 2019
Earl of Sandwich is now open in Meridian Idaho, according to a company press release. The restaurant is a part of the more than 5-acre Fast Eddy's campus on…
read nowTango debuts AI-enhanced platform for restaurant segment
May 23, 2019
Tango has enhanced its store lifecycle management and integrated workplace management system with AI and machine learning, geared for the restaurant sector.
read nowCurry Up Now hits growth spurt
May 23, 2019
Curry Up Now,a rapidly expanding Indian fast casual which was recently ranked No. 20 on Fast Casual's annual list of the Top 100 Movers & Shakers, is…
read nowEurope's fast casual segment to hit $17B by 2024
May 23, 2019
The fast casual sector in Europe is on track to reach $17 billion by 2024, growing at a CAGR of about 6% during 2018-2024, according the "Fast-casual Dining…
read nowGerman Doner Kebab taps Nigel Belton as managing director
May 23, 2019
Nigel Belton has been named managing director for North America at German Doner Kebab.
read nowBallard Brands rebranding Wow Café to Wow American Eats
May 23, 2019
Ballard Brands, a Louisiana hospitality company, is unveiling a rebrand of Wow American Eats complete with a new logo, restaurant remodel and a refocus on its…
read nowMod Pizza scores $160M in financing to grow
May 23, 2019
Mod Super Fast Pizza Holdings LLC this week announced a $160 million equity financing to grow the chain. The financing is being led by private investment…
read nowModern Market brings customer service in house
May 23, 2019
Modern Market Eatery has added an internal guest relations department allowing individual restaurants to offer enhanced customer service within their four…
read nowJimmy John's launches LTO wine for latest sandwich
May 22, 2019
Jimmy John's has made its own brand of wine to pair with its latest sandwich, the latter of which is called The Frenchie, according to a company press release.
read nowCauldron Ice Cream launches 2 more California stores
May 22, 2019
Cauldron Ice Cream, known for its made-to-order nitrogen ice cream, has opened franchise locations in San Jose and Torrance, California.
read nowCoca-Cola, Omnivore launch platform to 'minimize friction between restaurants, third-party technologies'
May 22, 2019
Over the past few years, digital restaurant technology has exploded. Online ordering, reservations, third-party delivery, loyalty programs and kiosks are…
read nowLSI Industries debuts digital signage solution with Samsung
May 22, 2019
LSI Industries Inc. recently debuted its digital signage solution, created through a partnership with Samsung. The product uses a system-on-chip technology…
read nowStudy predicts summer's Top 10 most delivered food
May 22, 2019
When it comes to food delivery this summer, the top items illustrate a wide range of tastes as well as beverage choices.
read nowSweetgreen launches 5-month paid parental leave
May 22, 2019
Sweetgreen leaders have decided to offer all employees five months of fully paid parental leave.
read nowChicken Salad Chick expanding in Texas
May 21, 2019
Chicken Salad Chick is expanding in Texas with its newest restaurant in Katy. Marking the brand's fifth opening in the state this year and fourth in the…
read nowKinton Ramen coming to America
May 21, 2019
Kinton Ramen, a Japanese noodle concept based in Canada, is coming to the U.S. via a location in Chicago's Fulton Market District at 163 N. Sangamon St. A…
read nowMOD Super Fast Pizza gets $150M investment, sets major store expansion
May 21, 2019
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice announced that it invested $150 million to acquire a significant stake in MOD Super Fast Pizza Holdings LLC, a 433-unit fast…
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