Operations News
Hopdoddy using only humanely raised cattle for burgers
October 9, 2020
Austin-based Hopdoddy Burger Bar has signed an exclusive partnership with Certified Piedmontese, a purveyor of beef that comes from cattle that are humanely…
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GoTab integrates with 7shifts to improve restaurant operations
October 7, 2020
GoTab,Inc. the mobile POS and contactless ordering and payment platform for restaurants and hospitality operators, is now integrating with 7shifts, a labor…
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Dickey's offering meat subscriptions
October 7, 2020
Fans of Dickey's Barbecue Pit can now have premium cuts of meat shipped straight to their doorstep each month with the introduction of Dickey's At Home meal…
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Raising Cane's raises $100K for hurricane relief
October 6, 2020
Local Communities across Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas devastated by two recent hurricanes will receive $100,000 in relief funds following a Sept.
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Yogurtland launching fast casual brand
October 6, 2020
Yogurtland has created a fast casual concept — Holsom by Yogurtland — opening next month in Huntington Beach, California, serving grain bowls and gourmet…
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Scooter's Coffee sees continued growth in Colorado
October 6, 2020
Scooter's Coffee LLC, a Midwest-based drive-thru coffee franchise, is continuing expansion in Colorado by signing a three-unit deal with brothers Todd, Tim and…
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Noodles making comeback amid pandemic
October 1, 2020
After clawing its way back from years of sales losses, Noodles & Co. has returned to positive comparable sales growth during fiscal September with the…
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Restaurants endure at least 1.5 monthly equipment issues
October 1, 2020
Repairing equipment can be a costly burden, especially in the limited-service industry, in which operators reported that a critical piece of equipment goes…
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Starbucks raises dividends
October 1, 2020
Starbucks investors received good news Wednesday when the chain's board of directors approved a 10% increase in its quarterly cash dividend. Shareholders will…
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El Pollo Loco adds curbside pickup
September 29, 2020
El Pollo Loco has tapped Radius Networks' FlyBuy technology to automate and enhance the pickup process for staff and customers, according to a company press…
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Restaurant Association chair to Congress: 'Act now to help operators'
September 25, 2020
Melvin Rodrigue, National Restaurant Association board chair and president of Galatoire's Restaurants in New Orleans, is urging Congress to take action to help…
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Fat Brands completes Johnny Rockets acquisition
September 22, 2020
Los Angeles-based FAT Brands, which owns Fatburger, Hurricane Grill & Wings, Buffalo's Cafe/Express, Elevation Burger, Ponderosa Steakhouse, Bonanza…
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Zoup's broth available in 9K retail locations
September 17, 2020
Zoup Good, Really Good Broth — created by Eric Ersher, who founded fast casual chain Zoup Eatery — has added 2,000 retail partners, placing its broth in more…
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Torchy's Tacos selling sauce at Whole Foods
September 16, 2020
Fans of Austin-based Torchy's Tacos may now purchase the brand's Green Chile Queso and Diablo Sauce from 40 Whole Foods locations in Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma…
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Penn Station reveals rebrand, redesign
September 14, 2020
Penn Station East Coast Subs is updating its 35-year-old brand with the rollout of PS 2020 — a restaurant redesign and new menu.
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Coca-Cola European Partners invests in self-pour technology provider
September 11, 2020
CCEP Ventures, the investment arm of Coca-Cola European Partners, has acquired a 25% stake in Innovative Tap Solutions doing business as PourMyBeer – the…
read nowUNLV offering degree in fast casual management
September 11, 2020
Aspiring restaurateurs looking for a formal education in the fast casual industry will soon be able to turn to UNLV's Harrah College of Hospitality. Thanks to…
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Muscle Maker Grill raising funds to expand via ghost kitchens
September 11, 2020
Hoping to raise capital to expand its non-traditional location growth initiatives on military bases, universities and ghost kitchens, Muscle Maker Inc. has…
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Starbucks dares to go strawless
September 10, 2020
As part of its commitment to eliminate plastic straws from its stores, Starbucks has made its strawless lids the standard for iced beverages in…
read nowFoodworks launches contact-free dining solutions for businesses
September 9, 2020
As businesses across the nation gradually welcome workers back to the office, a Chicago-based restaurant incubator, Foodworks, has launched a contact-free…
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