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Houston residents get one-hour Prime Restaurants delivery
August 31, 2016
Houston-area Amazon Prime members can now get food delivered in an hour from a large assortment of restaurants in the Texas city. Houston subscribers to the…
read nowSundays in September are free eats day for kids at Chipotle
August 30, 2016
Chipotle Mexican Grill is aiming to make some families happy as school gets back in swing. Children eat free on Sundays throughout September, with the purchase…
read nowOlo, Conversable team up on new order, social messaging solution
August 30, 2016
Olo and Conversable are teaming up to bring a new option in social ordering and messaging to the restaurant industry.
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Pupatella pizzeria rolling into new territories
August 30, 2016
Pupatella pizzeria has announced growth plans.
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Restaurant business stagnates in first half of 2016
August 30, 2016
The NPD group today released data showing that growth for the restaurant industry for the first half of this year has remained flat, and growth in the fast…
read nowUncle Tetsu's Japanese Cheesecake opens first California location
August 29, 2016
Uncle Tetsu Japanese Cheesecake is opening its first California location Sept. 9 in Arcadia, under the direction of the Panda Restaurant Group, according to a…
read nowFroots moves into Guatemala
August 29, 2016
Guatemala will soon get a taste of Froots, a company press release announced. The brand signed a master franchise agreement with Alejandro Garcia, Cristina…
read nowUncle Maddio's continues Florida expansion
August 29, 2016
Uncle Maddio's Pizza is expanding operations in the Pensacola, Florida area, according to a company press release. New franchisees Jeremy and Wendy Jordan…
read nowTogo's Tribe loyalty program gets social makeover
August 29, 2016
Togo's Eateries, a West coast sandwich franchise with 300 locations, has upgraded its loyalty program with social media engagement. Chirpify, a social media…
read nowSmoke's Poutinerie to crown the world's top eater of gravy-smothered fries
August 29, 2016
Smoke's Poutinerie is gearing up for its 7th annual World Poutine Eating Championship, the world's largest poutine eating competition taking place Oct. 1 in…
read nowWhich Wich names president
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
August 29, 2016
Ric Scicchitano, former EVP of food and supply chain for Corner Bakery Cafe, has joined the leadership team at Which Wich as president. Founder Jeff Sinelli…
read nowCamlock Systems providing security for restaurant kiosks
August 29, 2016
Evoke Creative Ltd., a kiosk manufacturer, has teamed up with Camlock Systems Ltd. to securely lock its restaurant kiosks. Evoke Creative chose Camlock's…
read nowChipotle giving back-to-school freebies
August 29, 2016
Chipotle Mexican Grill is aiming to make heading back to school a little easier. During the month of September, high school and college students showing a…
read nowNew Zealand fast casual brand 'fuels' growth with POS solution
August 26, 2016
BurgerFuel Worldwide, a New Zealand-based fast casual brand, has deployed ParTech's PixelPoint POS solution, EverServ 7200 terminals and PAR peripherals.
read nowDickey’s to open 3 LA units
August 26, 2016
Dickey's Barbecue Pit has executed a development agreement for three stores just south of Los Angeles. The stores, located in Lomita, Hawthorne and El Segundo…
read nowThe Habit Burger Grill combats child hunger
August 25, 2016
Habit Burger Grill is partnering with No Kid Hungry for the second year to raise funds in the fight against childhood hunger, according to a news release.
read nowSchlotzsky's is getting old and celebrating in a big way
August 25, 2016
Schlotzsky's turns 45 on Oct. 4 and is celebrating by giving guests an opportunity to win money, gift cards, T-shirts and discounts on food.
read nowPret a Manger hit with lawsuit
August 25, 2016
A New York City man is suing Pret a Manger after he a went into anaphylactic shock. He alleges that the restaurant staff served him food containing…
read nowMoe's opens 1st Austin area location
August 24, 2016
Moe's Southwest Grill is opening its first location in the Austin, Texas area on Sept. 1 in Cedar Park, according to a news release.
read nowFrisch's poll shines headlights on why Americans do drive-thru
August 24, 2016
Frisch’s today released results of a poll on drive-thru preferences, based on responses from 523 people across the nation. The fast casual chain, based in…
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