Operations News & Media

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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Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ expands food trucks in multiple states

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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New York Fries adds 2nd US location

February 13, 2024

New York Fries, a fresh-cut fries concept with 100 restaurants across Canada and 25 throughout the Middle East, has opened a corporate-owned location at Menlo…

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These 10 fast-food items pack the most calories

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

After reviewing 47 of the most popular fast food restaurants in the U.S., pricelisto.com reveals the menu items that pack the most calories.

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Sales surging at Juice It Up

February 9, 2024

Juice It Up finished 2023 with strong sales and a robust development pipeline. In 2023, systemwide sales surged past $43 million — up 38% over five years. The…

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Capriotti's cutting build-out costs

February 9, 2024

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop and Wing Zone are embarking on a partnership with WeBuild Global, a fabrication, design and construction company, to reimage and…

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