Operations News & Media
Blaze Pizza to offer pizzas for $3.14 on Pi Day
March 5, 2024
Blaze Pizza will offer pizzas for $3.14 in celebration of Pi Day on March 14, according to a press release.
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McAlister's surpasses $1B in sales
March 4, 2024
After unlocking untapped revenue streams such as digital ordering, pickup windows, tableside service, to-go, and catering innovation, McAlister's Deli has…
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Atomic Wings doubling footprint
March 1, 2024
Atomic Wings, a 25-unit franchise, is doubling down on growth plans. Last year, it opened five restaurants, awarded 45 area representative contracts and is on…
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Panera cutting menu prices, increasing portions
March 1, 2024
Panera Bread is transforming its menu, adding or enhancing 20 soups, salads, sandwiches and mac 'n' Cheese. The changes, which include larger portions and…
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MOD Pizza opens first military base location in Virginia
February 28, 2024
MOD Pizza has opened its first location on a military base at Naval Station Norfolk in Norfolk, Virginia. It's under the helm of franchisee One Enterprise…
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Chipotle adding $50M to Cultivate Next
February 28, 2024
Chipotle Mexican Grill is increasing its commitment to its Cultivate Next venture fund by $50 million, which brings the investment pool to $10…
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Goodcents celebrating 35th birthday by 'adapting to change'
by Rebecca Murray — VP of Marketing, Goodcents
Goodcents has survived by embracing the latest in industry technology while staying deeply connected to its roots.
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Former Sweetgreen CMO building a fast casual 'Wonder'
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Daniel Shlossman reveals the strategy behind Wonder, a digital-forward food hall concept created by former Walmart eCommerce CEO and Jet.com founder Marc Lore.
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Luckin Coffee surpasses Starbucks in China, posts strong Q4, FY 2023 results
February 23, 2024
Luckin Coffee Inc., a China-based coffee vending pioneer in addition to a nationwide retail coffee house chain, posted significant revenue growth in 2023…
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Captain D’s taps Nan Ward as COO
February 23, 2024
Nan Ward has been promoted to chief operating officer at Captain D's.
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Keeping the human element alive in QSRs with Doyle HCM
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of PizzaMarketplace.com and QSRweb.com, interviews Mike Adolph, partner and…
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Focus rebranding to GoTo Foods
February 21, 2024
Focus Brands, the parent company of the Auntie Anne's, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, McAlister's Deli, Moe's Southwest Grill and Schlotzsky's brands, has changed…
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Ellianos Coffee adding to Florida footprint
February 20, 2024
Ellianos Coffee, a drive-thru specialty coffee brand, has opened in Marianna, Florida, at 2095 Hwy 71, and is owned and operated by the same team as the…
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At the Watercooler with Tal Clark of Instant Financial
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Tal Clark, CEO of Instant Financial, joined a start up team in the fintech space to be involved with businesses that create solutions focused on improving the…
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February 19, 2024
Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ, a fast casual franchise, plans to expand its food truck presence in New Jersey, North and South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Tennessee…
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How disinfectant wipes can improve foodservice cleanliness, training
by Fast Casual
The advent of single-use, disposable wipes has revolutionized the way that cleaning and sanitation practices are carried out in the foodservice industry…
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Starbucks stores becoming more inclusive
February 16, 2024
Thanks to its "Inclusive Spaces Framework," Starbucks' store experience will be more accessible and inclusive for all employees, customers and communities.
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Pasta-focused fast casual opening in Boston
February 15, 2024
Husband-wife Billy and Eva Axiotis are teaming up to open BE Pasta Bar, a fast casual pasta shop next month in Boston at 1026 Commonwealth Ave. The BE in the…
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Craveworthy launches equity crowdfunding campaign
February 15, 2024
Craveworthy Brands, the fast casual restaurant platform company behind several brands including Dirty Dough, Genghis Grill, BD's Mongolian Grill, has launched…
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At the Watercooler with Peter Vogel of vLoyalty
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Peter Vogel, CRO at vLoyalty, says loyalty programs don't have to be complicated to be effective.
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