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Rave Restaurant Group reports sales drop at Pie Five, growth for Pizza Inn
November 7, 2018
Rave Restaurant Group, the parent company of Pizza Inn and Pie Five, reported disappointing Q1 sales at Pie Five, but its older, full-service brand, Pizza Inn…
read nowCapriotti's launches charity to fight homelessness in Vegas
November 6, 2018
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, based in Las Vegas, is hoping to make a big impact on homelessness in its hometown.
read nowChipotle celebrates Veterans Day with BOGO special
November 5, 2018
Chipotle Mexican Grill will offer a special buy-one, get-one deal in honor of veterans on Nov. 11.
read nowGrass-fed steak hits Chronic Tacos menu
November 5, 2018
Premium grass-fed carne asada is now officially on the menu at all Chronic Taco locations.
read nowBlaze opens 300th unit
November 2, 2018
Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza has opened its 300th restaurant — just two months after celebrating its sixth birthday. Founded in 2012, Blaze has expanded from its…
read nowFarm Burger customers 'will vote for free fries'
November 2, 2018
Atlanta-based Farm Burger isn't opening until 12:30 p.m., Tuesday to give employees ample time to vote in Midterm Elections and will also give free fries to…
read nowShake Shack misses Q3 earnings expectations
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
November 2, 2018
While some Q3 numbers were up at Shake Shack — revenue grew 26.5 percent and system-wide year-over-year unit growth increased 31 percent — the chain's shares…
read nowStarbucks: Happy hour, focus on improving digital channels responsible for solid Q4 numbers
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
November 2, 2018
Starbucks Corporation is enjoying a high this week, and it's not just because of the caffeine. The chain reported Thursday that Q4 global comparable store…
read nowVolition Capital put $12.5 million in PlayerLync
November 1, 2018
Mobile content learning and performance management platform, PlayerLync, secured $12.5 million in growth financing for the purpose of marketing, additional…
read nowTis the season for holiday treats at Starbucks
November 1, 2018
Halloween is over, and so is the Witch's Brew at Starbucks, which is launching Thursday its full lineup of holiday treats.
read nowBig NY expansion ahead for Dickey's Barbecue Pit
November 1, 2018
New franchisee Jerry Stephan plans to open 21 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit locations in New York, with the first opening on Long Island in the spring of 2019.
read nowOno Hawaiian BBQ opening another Southern Cal location
November 1, 2018
Ono Hawaiian BBQ is continuing its Southern California growth with a new location in Mission Hills.
read nowPret a Manger agrees to settle worker lawsuit for nearly $1M
October 31, 2018
Pret A Manger will pay nearly $1 million to settle wage claims with New York employees, according to The Times UK.
read nowCorlex Capital launches, invests in casual Ivan Ramen brand
October 31, 2018
Corlex Capital, LLC has launched as an independent financial sponsor focused on control and minority equity investments in the lower middle market for the…
read nowCurry Up Now expanding California footprint
October 31, 2018
Curry Up Now has made its expansion into Southern California official with the solidification of its first site in Orange County. The store, according to a…
read nowRush Bowls making international debut in Canada
October 31, 2018
Denver-based Rush Bowls has announced that its first international location is opening next year in Edmonton, Canada, via an agreement with franchisee Matthew…
read nowPiccadilly expanding to-go locations to Louisiana
October 31, 2018
Piccadilly Restaurants is opening Louisiana's first Piccadilly To Go location Nov. 7 in Baton Rouge. The 1,320-square-foot location, at 216 Lee Dr., offers…
read nowPie Five plants Kansas store No. 9 in Garden City
October 31, 2018
Pie Five has opened a Garden City, Kansas location on Fleming Street, making its debut Monday as the first restaurant with the brand's Goldilocks Project…
read nowShake Shack tests new web ordering in 10 US markets
October 30, 2018
Shake Shack is testing new web ordering functionality that will let customers bypass lines in 10 markets across the U.S., according to a company spokesperson.
read nowBGood enters Chicagoland with trio of openings
October 30, 2018
B.Good is opening three stores in the Chicago metropolitan area, marking its initial foray into the Midwest. The farm-to-table restaurant opened its doors Oct.
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