How to increase catering revenue without headaches

by Fast Casual

How can restaurants feel confident in adding more catering partners without damaging the operation?

Middle Eastern brands Go Crispy, Tea Time going global

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The Go Crispy brand is going global after the signing of a strategic partnership between Al Baladi Holding Group and Azerbaijan's Green Capital Management…

Registration still open for Pizza Leadership Virtual Summit

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Wednesday marks the 3rd annual Pizza Leadership Virtual Summit, and there's still time to register. Qualified pizza executives and pizzeria owners can register…

Registration open for IFMA Virtual Marketing & Sales conference

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Restaurants must prepare NOW for FDA's supply chain traceability mandate

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SynergySuite Secures Finalist Status in Two SaaS Award Categories

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Bankside launches inside Wonder

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The Foodservice Tools Restaurants Need in 2024

The right kitchen equipment is more than just a convenience—it is essential for maintaining efficiency, ensuring quality, and staying competitive. These tools…

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Subway, Jason's Deli, Big Chicken headlining The Restaurant Catering Workshop

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Before a brand can deploy a catering-order management system and supporting technologies, it must align its business framework, business logic, workflow and…

Starbucks, Mercedes expanding EV charging network

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As part of its environmental promise, Starbucks is installing Mercedes-Benz high-power electric vehicle chargers at locations on a 1,400-mile route along…

Angry Chickz VP reveals 4 steps to running a successful franchise

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Axonify Identified as Representative Vendor in the 2024 Gartner Market Guide for Corporate Learning Tech

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Breaking bread and biases: Why restaurants (still) need more female voices

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The Fast Casual Executive Summit is hosting the panel "Breaking Bread and Biases: Empowering Women for Fast Casual Leadership," featuring women leaders…

Tiki Taco names former PDQ exec as CEO

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Kansas City-based Tiki Taco has hired Eric Knott, former COO of Florida-based PDQ, as CEO.

Pizzaiolo launches signature brand in Dana Point, California

Truly Pizza brings something to the Dana Point, California area that hasn't been seen yet -- a focus on upscale, signature pizza in a warm, inviting atmosphere…

Fatburger, Round Table Pizza to open co-branded units in Utah

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FAT Brands Inc., parent company to Fatburger, Round Table Pizza and 16 other restaurant concepts has inked a development deal to bring Fatburger and Round…

Craveworthy Brands opening food hall

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Craveworthy Brands, the parent company of several brands including Wing It On, The Budlong, Krafted Burger + Tap, Genghis Grill, BD's Mongolian Grill, Flat Top…