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Freshii leaping into Mexico with owner of Senor Frogs
August 11, 2017
Senor Frogs' owner and founder — Grupo Anderson — is the newest franchise owner of Freshii, helping to scale the brand in Mexico.
read nowJapanese noodle brand making US mainland debut in LA
August 11, 2017
Los Angeles will soon be home to Marugame Udon, a Japan-based concept that serves traditional Japanese Udon in a cafeteria-styled, made-to-order setting. It…
read nowNew tool helps small restaurant brands handle big turnover problem
August 11, 2017
Snagajob, the mammoth hourly worker recruiting service and website, has introduced a new tool that helps smaller restaurant business owners recruit, schedule…
read nowGluten-free trend strong with 625 new products in 2 months
August 11, 2017
The gluten-free product and service certification concern Gluten Intolerance Group has put its official stamp of approval on at least 625 products in North…
read nowDickey's Barbecue Pit fires up delivery partnerships
August 10, 2017
Dickey's Barbecue Pit has partnered with more than 50 delivery services across the United States to ensure guests receive their orders without leaving…
read nowDenver-based Mici names former Smashburger SVP as CEO
August 10, 2017
Mici Handcrafted Italian, a family owned four-unit,fast casual chain based in Denver, Colorado, has named Smashburger's former SVP of non-traditional…
read nowPartnership between 2 vendors leads to all-in-one mobile ordering and loyalty platform
August 10, 2017
Restaurants and retailers now have access to one solution that offers mobile and online ordering with loyalty capabilities thanks to a partnership between…
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Impossible Burger takes on NYT
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
August 10, 2017
The company behind the Impossible Burger — the meatless burger boasting it tastes and bleeds like real meat — is on a mission to "correct all the inaccuracies…
read nowLa Madeleine sells 26 units to franchisee
August 10, 2017
La Madeleine French Bakery & Cafe has completed the first phase of its refranchising program. Sugar Land, Texas-based HZ LM Casual Foods, led by Amin…
read nowNew Jersey gets first helping of Zoup
August 10, 2017
Soup lovers in Somerset, New Jersey, are getting their first taste of Zoup! today as the fast casual brand opened at 120 Cedar Grove Lane.
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From sizzling South Beach to Canada's snowy climes, North America IS pizza
August 10, 2017
Miss a day and you miss a lot in the expanding pizza-fication of North America. Just this week, at least three chains announced new locations springing up…
read nowFast casual burger joints increasing Texas footprints
August 9, 2017
Texas is richer by two fast casual burger joints this month. Austin's Hopdoddy Burger Bar opens its first Fort Worth location Aug. 21, while Florida's BurgerFi…
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Beverage Trends report: Customers ready to spend on drinks
August 9, 2017
The report surveyed hundreds of restaurant operators and consumers to find that sales in 2016 for most beverage categories from smoothies and juices to coffee…
read nowNoodles & Co gettin' veggie wit it
August 9, 2017
Hoping to inspire visits from customers who often avoid carbs, Noodles & Company is testing Veggie Noodles in select restaurants. Made from fresh zucchinis…
read nowCaptain D's continues nationwide expansion with 9 Florida openings
August 9, 2017
Captain D's has signed a franchise development agreement to expand throughout Florida's west coast, bringing nine new restaurants to the Tampa-St.
read nowEx FOCUS Brands exec to open 6 Tropical Smoothie Cafe units
August 8, 2017
Tropical Smoothie Café will open in Snellville on Aug. 19 under the leadership of the former president of FOCUS Brands International, Michael Shattuck…
read nowWingstop debuts SMS text ordering platform
August 8, 2017
Wingstop fans can now place orders via SMS text, according to a press release.
read nowMobileBytes adds mobile payments options for counter, table service restaurants
August 8, 2017
MobileBytes, a point-of-sale system provider for iPad, has launched mobile payment options for counter and table service restaurants and announced two…
read nowPotbelly shifting business strategy after disappointing Q2
August 7, 2017
Potbelly is reevaluating its business strategy, said Mike Coyne, CFO and interim CEO, during last week’s investor’s call. Coyne, who replaced former CEO and…
read nowDickey's debuts $99 tailgate food pack
August 7, 2017
Dickey's Barbecue Pit is now offering a Tailgate Party Pack to kick off tailgate party season, according to a press release.
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