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Currito unveiling 6 development deals
July 10, 2025
Currito is expanding nationally thanks to six development deals adding locations in Delaware, Ohio, Tennessee, Kentucky and Indiana.
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Five Guys opens cloud kitchen in Seattle
July 10, 2025
Five Guys is firing up the grills at Lake Union Eats, a CloudKitchens delivery and takeout hub in Seattle at 1601 Dexter Ave. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 1…
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Smoothie King secures investment from Main Post Partners
July 10, 2025
Smoothie King has landed a minority growth investment from Main Post Partners, a private equity firm specializing in consumer brands, said Wan Kim, CEO and…
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Wagamama taps CEO to fuel US growth
July 9, 2025
Wagamama, a London-born Asian-inspired restaurant chain, has appointed Suk Singh as chief development officer to lead the company's U.S. growth and site…
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Newk's welcomes back Chris Cheek as CDO
July 9, 2025
Chris Cheek is back at Newk's Eatery as chief development officer, a role he previously held from 2014 to 2019, when he helped it double in size.
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Kura Sushi overall sales climb amid dip in comps
July 8, 2025
Kura Sushi USA Inc. reported a significant increase in total sales for its fiscal third quarter, ending May 31, 2025, reaching $74 million, up from $63.…
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Fresh Kitchen reopening after fire
July 8, 2025
Fresh Kitchen, a fast casual restaurant chain specializing in customizable, healthy bowls, is opening its largest location next year in South Tampa at 1719 W.
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How smart labeling can boost speed, accuracy in restaurants
July 8, 2025
In a webinar, "Smart Labeling for Growing Restaurants: Boost Speed, Accuracy and the Guest Experience," Star Micronics America Product Manager Bill Shuff will…
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Habit Burger's 'hot dads' featured in calendar, 'Live with Kelly & Mark'
July 8, 2025
Summer just got a little hotter with the release of the "Hot Dads of Habit x UFC GYM Calendar," now available for order online. The five-month calendar is a…
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SpotOn launches AI-powered menu recommendation
July 7, 2025
SpotOn, a restaurant management system, has launched "Picked for You," an AI-powered feature for its commission-free online ordering system, SpotOn Order.
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&pizza debuts Pina Colada Knots
July 7, 2025
&pizza has introduced Piña Colada Knots. The sweet treats are baked, packed with pineapple and finished with a rich coconut drizzle and toasted flakes…
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Thoma Bravo acquiring Olo for $2B
July 7, 2025
Olo Inc., an open SaaS platform serving over 750 restaurants, has entered a definitive agreement to be acquired by Thoma Bravo, a software investment firm, in…
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Rapper helping Zaxbys intro Lemon Pepper Wings
July 7, 2025
Atlanta-based Zaxbys is entering the dry rub market for the first time with the launch of its Lemon Pepper offerings, available for a limited time. To…
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Fast casual restaurants see June sales dip
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
July 2, 2025
Sales at small business restaurants, including many fast casual concepts, saw a slight year-over-year increase of 0.4% in June, but experienced a sharper 2.6…
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Azzip Pizza releases lobster roll pizza
July 1, 2025
Azzip Pizza has dreamed up the Shell Yeah! lobster roll pizza as its July Pizza of the Month.
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Fast casuals hanging on as consumers prioritize groceries amid cuts
July 1, 2025
While U.S. consumers are spending more than twice as much on groceries as on food at restaurants, fast casual brands remain a significant portion of their…
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MilkShake Factory opens 1st Indiana location
June 30, 2025
MilkShake Factory, known for its handspun milkshakes and premium chocolates, will open its first Indiana location in Indianapolis on July 12 at 1340 E. 86th…
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Cousins Maine Lobster surpasses $1B systemwide sales
June 30, 2025
Cousins Maine Lobster, a national food truck and fast-casual dining concept, has surpassed $1 billion in systemwide sales since its founding in 2012. The…
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Lunchbox, 1Huddle digitalize restaurant training
June 30, 2025
Lunchbox, a restaurant technology platform, is teaming up with 1Huddle, a game-based training platform, aimed at transforming restaurant employee training into…
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June 30, 2025
Beans & Brews Coffeehouse CEO Doug Willmarth has expanded the leadership team, appointing Chef Becca McIntyre as vice president of supply chain and…
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