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2 fast casual pizza brands exploring new territory
April 4, 2017
Build-your-own pizza brands, Pie Five and Blaze are adding to their unit counts this week.
read nowVelvet Taco makes Austin debut
April 4, 2017
Velvet Taco has opened its first Austin unit — the fourth in Texas — at 11501 Rock Rose Ave., in the trendy, art-infused Rock Rose development, according to a…
read nowWing It On spreading its wings with growth plan
April 3, 2017
Wing It On, a Connecticut-based fast casual brand, is on a growth mission. It opened its first unit outside its home state last year in Rock Hill, South…
read nowDickey's launches website honoring franchisees
April 3, 2017
Dickey's Barbecue Pit has launched its latest phase of technology development with a new website, www.smokedonsite.com. This companion website serves to…
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Franchise focus: Gyroville delivers Greek traditions in fast casual setting
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
CEO Lambros Kokkinelis, delivering his family's Greek recipes in a fast casual setting, is on a mission to expand throughout the nation.
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Keynoter: Want to motivate employees? Try ‘trust and track’ instead of ‘command and control’
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Creating an employee training system that delivers outstanding customer service requires making employees feel engaged and providing regular feedback…
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Which Wich founder tells Summit attendees: 'If you can't dazzle them with brilliance, BS them until you both believe it'
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Jeff Sinelli learned early in life a few lessons that helped him pursue his dreams and not be afraid to get out of his comfort zone. He also learned the…
read nowChicken Salad Chick opens another Tennessee location
March 29, 2017
Jackson, Tennessee will be home to a new Chicken Salad Chick location come April 5, according to a press release.
read nowBlaze Pizza 'Keepin It Real' in 2017
March 29, 2017
Blaze Pizza won't have any artificial additives in its menu items as part of its "Keepin' It Real" initiative, which also encourages guests to commit to…
read nowPupatella expands with four Virginia locations
March 29, 2017
Franchisee Zeeshan Kaba has signed a deal with Pupatella, a Neapolitan pizza concept, to open four locations in Richmond, Virginia, according to a press…
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Which Wich CEO, Summit attendees make 10,000 PB&Js for Dallas homeless
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Attendees at this year's Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit rolled up their sleeves and made more than 10,000 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches…
read nowThe Chickery adds 20 Middle East locations
March 28, 2017
The Chickery has signed its first franchise deal in the Middle East for 20 locations in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, according to a press release.
read nowTijuana Flats opens 2nd Sunshine State location
March 28, 2017
St. Augustine, Florida, will be the Tijuana Flats' newest home on April 3, according to a press release.
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Focus Brands franchisee: 'Focusing on disparities will not advance your career'
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Melanie Hoggard is a Focus Brands franchisee with her hands in three concepts — Moe's Southwest Grill, Auntie Anne's Pretzels and Cinnabon.
read nowWith 10 million daily food deliveries, Meituan-Dianping a name to know
March 28, 2017
It may be relatively unknown in the Western World, but in 20 of China's biggest cities, the name Meituan-Dianping is as commonly heard as Amazon and Google.
read nowCouple expands Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Colorado
March 27, 2017
Craig and Dianne LeMieux, area developers for Tropical Smoothie Café, are leading an initiative to grow the concept in Colorado, specifically targeting Denver…
read nowJ. Gumbo franchisor sees significant growth
March 27, 2017
Gumbo Growth LLC has opened three J. Gumbo's locations and plans to open two more, one in April and the other in May, according to a press release.
read nowTogo's opens additional San Francisco Bay area location
March 27, 2017
Ali Navabpour, an 18-year Togo's franchisee, has opened his second location in the San Francisco Bay area town of Fremont, according to a press release.
read nowFormer Pei Wei CMO named president of Velvet Taco
March 27, 2017
Dallas-based Velvet Taco has named Clay Dover president, according to Front Burner, the chain’s parent company led by CEO Randy DeWitt.
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McAlister's franchisee: 'Don't climb the ladder; build your own'
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Heather Ricks, a McAlister's Deli franchisee in Virginia, has a six-person management team. Five are females, and one of her restaurants boast an all-female…
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