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Shake Shack CFO: Operational improvements enhancing profitability
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
August 3, 2023
Despite higher than usual operating costs, New York-based Shake Shack Inc. reported Thursday a net income of $6.9 million and a profit of 16 cents for its 202…
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Salata's former president fills same role at Nation’s Giant Hamburgers
August 3, 2023
Northern California-based Nation's Giant Hamburgers, a 70-year-old breakfast, burger and pie chain, has snagged former Salata Salad Kitchen President Michelle…
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Toast launches catering, events platform
August 2, 2023
Toast, an all-in-one technology platform built for restaurants, is debuting Toast Catering & Events, a product fully integrated with the Toast…
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Thanx adds automated dashboards to measure loyalty programs
August 2, 2023
Thanx, a loyalty and guest engagement platform for restaurants, has created four automated reporting dashboards —Thanx Capture Rate, Thanx Activation Rate…
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Luckin Coffee reports stellar Q2 2023 results
August 1, 2023
Luckin Coffee, a pioneer in coffee vending and a competitor to Starbucks in China, reported major sales and income gains for Q2 2023, according to a press…
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Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman landing at Kura Sushi
August 1, 2023
Kura Sushi USA Inc., a technology-enabled Japanese restaurant concept serving cuisine through a revolving sushi service model, is partnering with Warner Bros.
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Teriyaki Madness growing footprint, investing in tech
August 1, 2023
Colorado-based Teriyaki Madness, which has over 130 locations, has been on a growth spurt this year, opening 10 locations and seeing a 21% year-over-year…
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GiftAMeal wins Amazon's 2023 Business Grant
August 1, 2023
GiftAMeal, a cause-marketing program that turns restaurant photos into meals for local families in need, has won $25,000 as the grand prize winner of Amazon's…
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Fajita Pete's catering orders up 30%
August 1, 2023
Houston-based Fajita Pete's is experiencing extraordinary growth in its catering business with orders up 30% for the year. Additionally, website visits to the…
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Cafe Rio owes growth to tech investments
August 1, 2023
Thanks to technology investments, Cafe Rio Mexican Grill is continuing to expand its U.S. footprint, reporting five-year growth of over 50%, according to CEO…
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August 1, 2023
Potbelly Corp. has nearly 50 locations in various stages of development throughout Florida.
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Oakberrry snags former Popeyes execs
August 1, 2023
Oakberry, purveyors of açaí bowls and smoothies, has hired Bruno Cardinali as global head of marketing and Leandro Gasparin as head of business, North America.
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Former Taco Bell CEO joins Craveworthy
July 31, 2023
Craveworthy Brands, the parent company of Wing It On, The Budlong, Krafted Burger + Tap, Genghis Grill, BD's Mongolian Grill and Flat Top Grill, has added…
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Sweet Paris opening in Coral Gables
July 31, 2023
Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café is opening next month in Coral Gables, Florida, at 3005 Ponce De Leon Blvd.
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Dig: 'No sleep til Brooklyn'
July 27, 2023
Dig, a chef-centric eatery based in New York City, is opening its second Brooklyn restaurant in September in the mixed-use City Point development.
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Trashy Dawg barking into Alabama
July 27, 2023
Trashy Dawg, an eclectic take on fast casual dining created by Epic Brands, is opening next month in Huntsville, Alabama.
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Are Chipotle price increases back on the table?
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
July 27, 2023
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. may be raising menu prices after noting food costs were up during Wednesday's second-quarter earnings call with investors. Total…
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KC natives bringing Goodcents to Texas
July 26, 2023
Kansas City-based Goodcents is expanding into Texas by year's end with a 10-unit area representative agreement with Jax and Chad Johnson, two Kansas City…
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Tacombi debuts 1st Chicago location
July 26, 2023
Tacombi, which launched in 2006 as a taco-serving bus on the sands of the Yucatán and now operates 17 taquerias, has opened its first taqueria in Chicago.
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Father-son duo bringing Clean Juice to Austin
July 26, 2023
Clean Juice, a USDA-certified organic juice and food bar franchise, is opening its first Austin location this weekend, thanks to a deal with father-and-son duo…
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