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Whataburger partners with Western wear brand Sendero on limited-edition product line
September 26, 2025
Whatabuger has partnered with Western wear-inspired apparel brand Sendero to introduce a limited-edition collection that reflects the Spirit of the West…
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Founderology Growth Summit: The breakthrough experience Founders must attend
by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners
Built for Founders. Powered by Founders.
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Playa Bowls Taps SynergySuite to Power Next Phase of Growth
Playa Bowls, with 200+ locations, selected SynergySuite as their AI-powered back-of-house tech partner to enhance food & labor management, automate…
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HTeaO launches October Round-Up Campaign
September 24, 2025
Iced tea franchise HTeaO has launched its annual October Round-Up campaign benefitting the Ryan Palmer Foundation Breast Cancer Initiative. During the month of…
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Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard enters Louisiana
September 24, 2025
Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard has entered Louisiana. The store is under the helm of Christopher and Ashante Shivers, according to a press release.
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Jeff's Bagel Run, HugerRush talk tech, strategy on Restaurant Operator Podcast
In this episode of Restaurant Operator Podcast, Cherryh Canlser, publisher of FastCasual, offers an exclusive preview of the heavy-hitting CEO panel, moderated…
Presented by HungerRush, Jeff's Bagel Run
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Founders' Collaborative launches as free community for restaurant entrepreneurs
September 23, 2025
A free virtual community for founders called the Founders' Collaborative launched this week, powered by industry publications FastCasual and QSRWeb and…
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Del Taco expands in North Carolina
September 23, 2025
Del Taco has opened a location in Kernersville, North Carolina, according to a press release.
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Eyas Capital acquires largest Bojangles franchise group
September 22, 2025
Eyas Capital, a hospitality management and investment firm, has acquired BOJ of WNC LLC, the largest Bojangles franchise group. BOJ of WNC LLC is led by…
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The human touch: How kiosks are transforming retail, restaurants
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Self-service kiosks have evolved from a novelty to an essential tool in retail and restaurants, streamlining operations and improving customer experience by…
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The Secret Weapon Top Restaurant Chains Use to Win Back Margins
Top restaurant chains like Tropical Smoothie Cafe and Church's Chicken are pulling 2-8% extra margin by replacing spreadsheets & disconnected systems with…
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Jack in the Box fights shrinkflation with larger drink cups, deals
September 19, 2025
Jack in the Box is fighting shrinkflation by bringing back bigger cup sizes, giving customers 25% more ounces in every soda, according to a press release.
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Krispy Krunchy Chicken partners with Cumberland Falls in Florida
September 19, 2025
Krispy Krunchy Chicken has inked a deal with EG America, a convenience, coffee and fuel retailer in the U.S., to open locations under several of its banners…
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Speaker Spotlight: Aaron Noveshen, CEO, Starbird Chicken
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
Aaron Noveshen, founder and CEO of Starbird Chicken, is participating in a Fast Casual Executive Summit panel on AI. Learn all about him in today's speaker…
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Your Menu Might Be Lying to You (And It’s Costing Millions in Lost Profit)
This post reveals how multi-unit restaurants lose millions due to unseen inconsistencies in ingredient use and delayed cost data. It shows how SynergySuite’s…
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How AI Scheduling Found $20K in Labor Savings at Just 10 Stores
A 10-store brand was losing $20K monthly despite hitting labor targets because hours were spread evenly instead of aligned with peak demand. AI scheduling…
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Jollibee, KATSEYE team up for sandwich, fried chicken LTO launch
September 18, 2025
Jollibee has once again partnered with girl group KATSEYE to promote the brand's Korean chili offerings. Jollibee's KATSEYE Special Korean BBQ Chicken Sandwich…
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From static boards to smart menus: how AI, design shape QSR success
by Thibaud Denolle — CEO Acrelec America, Acrelec
Digital menu boards in quick-service restaurants are evolving from static displays to intelligent, real-time tools that adapt to various factors like…
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KFC expands in UK with unit in Moreton
September 18, 2025
KFC is opening a location in Moreton on Sept. 20th. The restaurant will serve up KFC's full menu of favorites, including its limited-edition Dirty Lou Burger…
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Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shop Launches $5 Sammie Fan Appreciation Special, Available at Participating Locations from Sept. 8 to Sept. 21, 2025
In celebration of its loyal fans, Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop, a premier sandwich brand specializing in innovative sandwiches, wraps, salads and catering, is…
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