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Fazoli's testing voice-ordering capabilities
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
February 21, 2018
Fazoli's customers can now order meals via Alexa at some locations, thanks to its partnership with Orderscape, an order automation and voice technology…
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Fatburger debuts Impossible Burger at all US locations
February 21, 2018
Fatburger is now serving the Impossible Burgers in all its U.S. locations, according to a company press release.
read nowPaytronix activates Apple Pay with loyalty function in 2 restaurant locations
February 20, 2018
Paytronix Systems announced that its Apple Pay with Loyalty ID products for restaurants is now live in two fast casual restaurant locations, according to a…
read nowFatburger names new president, COO
February 20, 2018
FAT Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger, Buffalo's Cafe, Buffalo's Express, Ponderosa and Bonanza, has named Toni M. Bianco as president and COO of…
read nowLittle Greek Fresh Grill opens in Florida
February 19, 2018
Little Greek Fresh Grill has opened a location in the Riverview area of Tampa Bay, Florida, a news release said.
read nowShake Shack aims to double units, surpass $700M in revenue by 2020
February 16, 2018
The last quarter of 2017 was good to Shake Shack, according to the company's earnings call this afternoon. Total revenue increased 31.2 percent to $96.…
read nowPie Five bringing personalized pizza to East Brunswick
February 16, 2018
Pie Five Pizza Co. is opening its first East Brunswick restaurant on Monday, according to a press release. The New Jersey unit is at 603 NJ-18 in Summerhill…
read nowSlapfish prepping for first Maryland opening
February 16, 2018
Slapfish is opening in Rockville, Maryland. The first restaurant in Maryland — and 13th location total — is slated to open its doors at 12055 Rockville Pike at…
read nowBubbakoo's Burritos inks deal to bring the Jersey Shore upstate
February 16, 2018
Bubbakoo's Burritos, a New Jersey Shore-based eatery that touts "Mexican food fused with American funkiness," is bringing its expansion northbound. It has…
read nowCali Group's burger-flipping robot secures $10M in funding
February 15, 2018
Flippy, Caliburger's burger-flipping robot just got a $10 million vote of confidence. Acacia Research Corporation led the round of Series B financing. Other…
read nowHundreds of airport restaurants increasing mobile-ahead orders thanks to LevelUp, Grab partnership
February 15, 2018
Airport restaurants across the U.S. are increasing their mobile order-ahead capabilities thanks to a partnership between LevelUp and Grab, an airport…
read nowParTech partners with Workpop to help restaurants maintain up-to-date employee data
February 15, 2018
ParTech Inc., a provider of POS and workforce efficiency solutions to the restaurant and retail industries, has partnered with Workpop, a hiring and onboarding…
read nowTeriyaki Madness targeting Los Angeles for growth
February 15, 2018
Teriyaki Madness is targeting Los Angeles for expansion with plans to open 20-25 locations that will provide 500 jobs to the community, according to a press…
read nowTennessee Titans running back now backing Chopt Creative Salad Co
February 14, 2018
DeMarco Murray, running back for the Tennessee Titans, has relied on a healthy diet to help fuel his football career, which is one reason he has decided to…
read nowCafe Yumm signs 3-unit deal for Boise
February 14, 2018
Oregon-based Cafe Yumm has signed a three-unit franchise agreement with a husband and wife team to develop restaurant locations in and around Boise, Idaho. The…
read nowFazoli's debuts 2nd Florida unit in Tampa Bay
February 14, 2018
Fazoli's has opened in Plant City, Florida, part of the greater Tampa Bay area. Marking the brand's second restaurant in Florida, the Plant City location is at…
read nowTaco Bell CEO taking over as Chipotle CEO
February 13, 2018
Taco Bell CEO Brian Niccol is trading in tacos for burritos. Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced that Niccol will be the chain's chief executive…
read nowÜberrito signs master franchise agreement for Texas
February 13, 2018
Uberrito has signed a master franchise agreement with the potential to bring more than 100 franchise locations to Texas, according to a company press…
read nowMooyah launches 1st televised ad campaign
February 13, 2018
Mooyah Burgers, Fries and Shakes has launched its first televised commercial spots to air on a variety of cable stations.
read nowLas Vegas-Crazy Pita betting on frachising
February 13, 2018
Crazy Pita Rotisserie & Grill, a Mediterranean fast casual restaurant based in Las Vegas, is now betting on franchising by offering single- and multi-unit…
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