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Wayback Burgers reports significant half-year growth
July 21, 2017
Wayback Burgers enjoyed significant growth during the first half of 2017, according to a press release.
read nowGrabbagreen debuts cutting-edge farm site equipment
July 21, 2017
Grabbagreen is piloting the latest equipment in the restaurant industry, a hydroponic indoor mini farm system, at its location in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho…
read nowPotbelly Sandwich Shop prepping new locations
July 21, 2017
Potbelly Sandwich shop is prepping the debut of two locations, one in Columbia, Missouri and the other in Little Rock, Arkansas, according to a press release.
read nowMOD Pizza taps former Panera, Starbucks exec as COO
July 21, 2017
MOD Pizza has hired Paul Twohig to be its first COO and oversee MOD's 235-plus locations in the U.S. and the U.K., according to a press release.
read nowToast and Paytronix announce integration
July 20, 2017
Toast and Paytronix are integrating their respective technologies, allowing Toast users to utilize Paytronix loyalty and gift card solutions, according to a…
read nowTropical Smoothie Cafe to open 1st Delaware unit
July 20, 2017
Tropical Smoothie Café's first location in Delaware will host a two-day grand opening celebration at the Wilmington store on July 21 and 22, according to a…
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Chipotle class action suits allege brand misled public, investors about food safety measures
July 20, 2017
One class action suit was filed, another is waiting for class certification and a third is in the wings, all alleging that Chipotle and its leadership led food…
read nowMcAlister's opens 13th Virginia location
July 20, 2017
McAlister's has opened its first Northern Virginia location in seven years in Fairfax, bringing the concept's total to 13 in the state, according to a press…
read nowFazoli's opens first Sioux Falls location
July 20, 2017
Brian and Heidi Hagan, of SD Faz I LLC., will open Fazoli's newest location in Sioux Falls, according to a press release.
read nowLocali chooses Fransmart to accelerate franchising
July 19, 2017
Locali is partnering Fransmart to take its franchised natural food concept, with an organic-based deli menu, nationwide, according to a press release.
read nowBurgerFi adds a Florida location
July 19, 2017
BurgerFi launched its Boynton Beach, Florida unit on July 17, according to a press release.
read nowWingstop taps Scott McLeod as senior VP of operations
July 18, 2017
Wingstop has hired Scott McLeod as senior vice president of operations and he will oversee Wingstop's domestic corporate and franchise operations and training…
read nowCharlotte Tropical Smoothie Cafe opens its doors
July 17, 2017
Tropical Smoothie Café opened its newest unit in Charlotte this week and kicked off its grand opening celebration July 17., according to a press release. The…
read nowHonest Mary's under development in Austin
July 17, 2017
Honest Mary's, named after the wife of owner Nelson Monteith, will open in Austin, Texas later this summer, according to an Eater article.
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Top execs discuss perks and pitfalls of private vs public ownership
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Panera Bread CEO Ron Shaich's decision earlier this year to sell the brand to JAB Holdings for $7.5 billion has spurred some to ask, "Just how much impact does…
read nowBobby's Burger Palace begins global expansion
July 14, 2017
Bobby's Burger Palace has launched its global licensing program, allowing expansion through new partners and new markets, according to a press release.
read nowPotbelly Sandwich Shops announces 5 additional units
July 13, 2017
Potbelly Sandwich will continue its partnership with franchisees David Duke and Jay Clark and open five more units in the Richmond and Charlottesville areas…
read nowMamoun's Falafel signs 6-unit franchise deal in Georgia
July 13, 2017
Middle Eastern fast casual concept Mamoun's Falafel has announced a six-unit franchise deal in Atlanta and Athens, Georgia, according to a press release.
read nowFour Food Group acquires majority stake in Mo'Bettahs
July 13, 2017
Mo'Bettahs, a six-unit Hawaiian-style concept, has inked an all-cash acquisition deal with Four Food Groups, according to a press release. As of July 1 FFG now…
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Legacy Hall serving fast casual fare in upscale food court vibe
by Matthew Harper — Intern, Networld Media Group
A group of fast casual concepts, including a brewery and a restaurant specializing in wine, are opening this fall in one building in Plano, Texas. Legacy Hall…
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