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The Hummus & Pita Co. drives Midwest expansion forward
December 3, 2019
Mediterranean fast casual brand The Hummus & Pita Co. is continuing its expansion into the Midwest with a multi-unit franchise deal for Columbus, Ohio. The…
read nowCook's Tortas jumps into franchising with Fransmart's help
December 3, 2019
Fast casual Mexican sandwich brand,Cook's Tortas, is launching a franchise program with the help of development company, Fransmart.
read nowMuscle Maker files for IPO
November 27, 2019
Fast casual chain, Muscle Maker, aims to raise up to $59 million in an initial public offering on the Nasdaq. The filing is the second try at the public…
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Time will tell if ghost kitchens are truly sustainable and here to stay, but if you are a restaurant owner, it’s worth taking a look at the various models…
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download nowGo! Go! Curry! prepping 7th NYC store
November 26, 2019
Japanese fast casual Go! Go! Go! Curry! is getting ready to open its seventh New York City store.
read nowMain Squeeze Juice expands New Orleans footprint
November 26, 2019
Main Squeeze Juice Co., which opened its initial store in New Orleans, is planning to add another location in early 2020. The store will be located at 82…
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A bitter pill: Jack in the Box, Chicken Salad Chick's, Mutt's Canine Cantina leaders discuss responding to reviews
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
You might well say that restaurant success today is actually "written in the stars," since those stars are the measurement of the positive and negative reviews…
read nowHow automation can solve restaurant labor problems
High turnover is a lot for restaurant owners and managers to combat, but there is hope, and the answer lies in automation.
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Curry Up Now deal makes Indiana 'Ground Zero' for Midwest expansion
November 19, 2019
Curry Up Now is moving in on the Midwest, by expanding across the Hoosier State of Indiana, thanks to a finalized deal for a multi-unit franchise for the…
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Togo's 2020 transformation: 'It's not just new paint'
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Ask anyone who's made a deli sandwich, they'll tell you, making these mouthwatering monstrosities is both time and labor-intensive. But 48-year-old Togo's has…
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2ndKitchen seed funding hits $4.35M
November 14, 2019
2ndKitchen, which provides a kitchenless custom dining experience, has raised $4.35 million in its seed funding round, according to a press release.
read nowDig testing reusable bowl at NY location
November 13, 2019
Farm-to-counter fast casual brand, Dig, is piloting a reusable bowl program at a New York City location. The Canteen by Dig lets customers checkout the bowl…
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Restaurateurs expound on benefits of blue bowls, food halls, 'going through hell'
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
When restaurant executives take to the stage to share some of their most heartfelt views of the business, participants are guaranteed a front-row seat for some…
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How women leaders can make a difference in foodservice
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Four women, who were invited to share experiences as female executives during the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Austin, said women in leadership positions…
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Starbucks red cups arrive for holiday season
November 8, 2019
Starbucks customers can now get a free limited edition reusable red cup, while supplies last, and a drink discount when using the cup on future purchases…
read nowWavicle Data Solutions launches national restaurant practice
November 6, 2019
Wavicle Data Solutions, a provider of data and analytic services, has launched a national restaurant practice to be led by Duane Lyons. Lyons is the former…
read nowZoup Eatery opens in Virginia
November 5, 2019
Zoup Eatery is open in the Ballson area of Arlington, Virginia, and will host a week-long celebration from Dec. 9 through Dec. 14. The store is located at…
read nowChicken Salad Chick gets an equity partner
November 5, 2019
Brentwood Associates has acquired a majority interest in the Chicken Salad Chick franchise, which was founded in 2008 and has 137 locations across 1…
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Nekter CEO talks about Whole Foods, customer evolution + staying 'juiced,' 9 years in
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Nekter Juice Bar CEO Steve Schulze joins QSRweb podcast host, Shelly Whitehead, on this edition of the show with some of the wisdom he's picked up over his…
listen nowParis Baguette prepping second Brooklyn store
October 31, 2019
There will soon be more Paris Baguette goodies in Brooklyn, New York, as the global bakery chain will open its second location, this time in the Sunset Park…
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