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Smalls Sliders slides past 300-store mark, expands nationwide
August 13, 2024
Smalls Sliders, the fast-growing cheeseburger slider concept, is rapidly expanding its footprint across the United States. The brand has surpassed the…
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ICX Summit: Future of retail with Steven King
by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group
Professor Steven King shares a preview of his upcoming keynote at the ICX Summit in Charlotte on the future of retail. ICX Summit will be hosted by Networld…
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El Pollo Loco teams up with content creator for salad campaign
August 12, 2024
El Pollo Loco, a fire-grilled chicken chain, has partnered with content creator and TikTok start Yuri Lamasbella. Lamasbella will serve as the first ever…
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Domino's Pizza offers large 2-topping pizza for $6.99
August 12, 2024
Domino's PIzza is offering a large two-topping carryout pizza for $6.99 each according to a press release.
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Nominations open for FastCasual Top 30 Movers & Shakers in Catering
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
August 12, 2024
Nominations are open for the inaugural Top 30 Movers & Shakers in Catering in partnership with Lunchbox. Closing Sept. 1, the list will highlight the…
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Savvy Sliders slides into Louisiana
August 9, 2024
Michigan-based Savvy Sliders is expanding into Louisiana. The first store will open in Metairie, Louisiana, the first of five locations planned for the state…
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Wendy’s expands AI drive-thru with Spanish language pilot
August 9, 2024
Wendy's is continuing to innovate its drive-thru experience with the expansion of its AI assistant, Wendy's FreshAI. The fast-food chain has introduced a pilot…
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Taco John's releases app-only $7 Meal Steal
August 8, 2024
Taco John's is launching a $7 Meal Steal following the success of its recent $5 Meal Steal app offer, which is being extended through the summer, according to…
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KFC debuting 3 Saucy Nugget flavors
August 8, 2024
KFC is debuting three Saucy Nugget flavors beginning Aug. 12. The chicken brand will launch Honey Garlic, Chipotle Ranch and Mango Habanero alongside fan…
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Taco John's expands Wisconsin footprint
August 7, 2024
Taco John's has opened its first restaurant in Mt. Pleasant, Wisconsin. A grand opening celebration on Aug. 8th will feature live music and giveaways…
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Little Caesars to give away free pizza for 20 years
August 7, 2024
Little Caesars is wrapping up its summer-long celebration of the 20th anniversary of its Hot-N-Ready products with a grand prize fit for a pizza fanatic: 2…
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Why your restaurant needs catering specialists
by Terry Matthews — Managing Partner, Off Premises Growth Academy
Catering operations should never be a secondary function. Someone must own it.
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IFMA: Fast casual traffic is 'bullish'
August 6, 2024
Although the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association began the year projecting that the food-away-from-home industry would grow .9% in 2024, the…
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Church's Texas Chicken launches rewards program
August 6, 2024
Church's Texas Chicken has launched a rewards program, Real Rewards. To celebrate the launch of Real Rewards, the brand will give away free Church's Texas…
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Washington gets a big drinks upgrade with L&L Hawaiian BBQ, Botrista Partnership
A Tumwater-based L&L Hawaiian Barbecue franchise is fast becoming a destination experience following the addition of new premium, on-menu beverages. Among the…
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Wonder SVP keynoting Fast Casual Executive Summit
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Jason Rusk, SVP of operations for Wonder and a former Red Robin executive, will discuss growth and leadership in the evolving world of fast casual restaurants.
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Marco's Pizza launches Margherita Magnifico Pizza
August 5, 2024
Marco's Pizza has launched its Margherita Magnifico Pizza for a limited time only. Inspired by a classic Margherita, the pizza features Marco's house-made…
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Hardee's enters value game with $5.99 offering
August 5, 2024
Hardee's is entering the value game with a $5.99 Original Bag offering. Guests can choose any two full size entrees — Hardee's Original Hot Ham and Cheese…
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Bonchon SVP chats about competing in the chicken market, appealing to Americans
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Bonchon SVP of Development Amanda Millikan discusses how the brand's Korean flavors appeal to an American palate and how it fares on the competitive chicken…
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