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Panera, Pepsi, King Bach teaming up to offer virtual pizza parties

December 11, 2020

Actor, content creator and comedian Andrew Bachelor, also known as "King Bach," is teaming up with Panera and Pepsi to offer consumers a virtual pizza party…

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Chipotle drops gear in time for holidays

December 7, 2020

Chipotle Mexican Grill has added a line of loungewear featuring minimalist Chipotle branding and made with 100% organic cotton to its Chipotle Goods online…

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COVID-19 shouldn't stop brands from being kid-friendly

December 2, 2020

Winning with families is just good business, according to research from C3, which in August surveyed nearly 600 parents who dined out with their kids at least…

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Pret A Manger: Something's brewing in the subscription economy

by Sean Keith

Amazon Prime. Ipsy. HelloFresh. Dollar Shave Club. Stich Fix. BarkBox. Netflix. Ten years ago, this list would've been a list of nonsense words bookended by…

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Report: Restaurant guests want loyalty programs, online ordering

November 23, 2020

A hefty majority of restaurant goers, 93 million, would spend more in a restaurant offering loyalty and online ordering, according to a Paytronix Systems, Inc.

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Peet's Coffee teams up with 49ers on 'Faithful Blend'

November 20, 2020

Peet's Coffee and the San Francisco 49ers have teamed up to promote the chain's Faithful Blend. Crafted by Peet's, it embodies the same confidence, strength…

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6 ways to promote your restaurant on TikTok

by Thibaud Clement

Here are six ideas for how to harness the power of TikTok to market your restaurant, no matter where you are located, the size of your team or the type of food…

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Chipotle teams up with TikTok to find royal fans

November 18, 2020

Chipotle Mexican Grill has launched Chipotle Royalty, a competition on TikTok that challenges fans to prove why their orders are the best among millions of…

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No subscriptions attached: Corner Bakery gifting free coffee til year's end

November 16, 2020

Corner Bakery is hoping to secure its spot on the nice list this holiday season by gifting guests free coffee through Dec. 31.

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Chipotle launches 4th edition of Challenger Series

November 12, 2020

Chipotle has launched the fourth edition of its 2020 Challenger Series, an online tournament that gives fans the chance to face-off against athletes…

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Paytronix debuts subscription program for restaurants, c-stores

November 11, 2020

Paytronix Systems Inc., a digital guest experience platform, has launched Paytronix Subscriptions to make it easy for restaurants and convenience store brands…

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A shout out to all the fast casuals helping us eat our election feelings

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

To call the presidential election polarizing would be the understatement of the year, but most Americans — regardless of political party affiliation — will…

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El Pollo Loco launches inclusivity-centered holiday campaign

November 2, 2020

El Pollo Loco Inc. has launched a holiday campaign, "Kids on Culture," which calls on the community to encourage inclusivity. Anchored in a 30-second video…

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[Fast Casual Executive Summit 2020] The Perfect Pitch

Following a global contest, five concepts have been selected to be part of The Perfect Pitch. Listen and learn as entrepreneurs pitch their fast casual…

Presented by Fast Casual Executive Summit

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[Fast Casual Executive Summit 2020] Executive Perspectives: Inspiration for Today’s Restaurant Leaders

Three short, thought-provoking talks that will leave you challenged and inspired by executives from Everbowl, CRAVE Franchising, HMSHost, and VIPinsiders.

Presented by Fast Casual Executive Summit

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[Fast Casual Executive Summit 2020] We’re Living in a Mobile Revolution

Execs from Saladworks, Nékter Juice Bar, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers and Appetize discuss mobile tech for restaurants at Fast Casual Executive…

Presented by Fast Casual Executive Summit

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[Fast Casual Executive Summit 2020] Opening Keynote: When Mission Drives Innovation

Scott Boatwright, Chief Restaurant Officer at Chipotle Mexican Grill, delivers the opening keynote for Fast Casual Executive Summit 2020, held virtually on…

Presented by Fast Casual Executive Summit

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Great American Takeout hosting pizza parties at the polls

October 27, 2020

With long lines already reported at polling sites nationwide, The Great American Takeout is teaming up with Pizza to the Polls — a non-profit, non-partisan…

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HMS Host COO to restaurateurs: Stop trying to do it all

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

HMS Host COO Joe Thornton relayed a case study around his experience transforming Jamba as a prime example of how restaurant leaders can be more effective by…

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Blaze Pizza serving up nostalgia with full-size Crunch bars

October 15, 2020

In a nod to the nostalgic days of trick-or-treating when kids went in search of the house giving out the full-size candy bar, Blaze Pizza has teamed up with…

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