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Little Caesars, NFL partner for charitable events

February 3, 2023

Little Caesars, the official pizza sponsor of the NFL, has partnered with the football league for a charitable giving partnership. The Little Caesars Love…

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Subway CEO: 'Subway is getting its swagger back'

February 2, 2023

Subway had another record-setting year in 2022 as a result of its multi-year transformation, which includes a focus on menu innovation, modernization of…

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Chip Cookies signs 50 agreements, opens 4 units in 2022

February 2, 2023

Utah-based Chip Cookies has sold more than 50 territories and opened four locations in 2022. The brand looks to triple that number in 2023, aiming to open…

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Restaurants expanding offerings to diversify revenue

February 2, 2023

Well over a half of U.S. restaurants, 87%, plan to expand non-core offerings, such as cooking classes and retail goods, in a quest to diversify revenue and…

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Bigspoon, celebrity actor launch pizza brand in India

February 1, 2023

Cloud kitchen startup Bigspoon and celebrity actor Mouni Roy, have launched pizza brand The Pizza People, going live in 15 cities across 35 outlets, including…

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Great American Cookies opens 1st New Mexico location

January 31, 2023

Great American Cookies has moved into New Mexico. The new cookie shop is located in Albuquerque, according to a press release.

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Nominations open for FastCasual's 2023 Excellence in Food Safety awards

January 31, 2023

Nominations close Feb. 28. Wingstop was the winner of the 2022 Excellence in Food Safety award, and past winners have included Panda Express, Chipotle and…

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McDonald's testing strawless lids

January 30, 2023

McDonald's is testing a strawless lid in some U.S. markets, according to a CNN report.

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White Castle reopens in Midtown Manhattan

January 30, 2023

White Castle has opened a restaurant in Midtown Manhattan. Located at 539-541 8th Ave. just a few blocks away from Times Square, the opening marks White…

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Krispy Kreme to reopen Atlanta shop destroyed by arson

January 27, 2023

Krispy Kreme and its franchise partner, basketball star Shaquille O'Neal, have announced the construction of a Krispy Kreme shop on the site of its historic…

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KFC Foundation partners with Western Governors University for employee education program

January 25, 2023

The KFC Foundation has partnered with Western Governors University to offer KFC restaurant employees the opportunity to receive 100% paid tuition when…

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Middleby acquires Flavor Burst

January 24, 2023

The Middleby Corp. has acquired Flavor Burst, a technology used in a variety-flavored beverage and soft serve products, for an undisclosed sum, according to a…

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White Castle adds Valentine's Day merch line

January 24, 2023

White Castle has released a line of Valentine's Day merchandise. The swag includes a robe, sunglasses and t-shirt, according to a press release.

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How to build brand momentum, strong culture

January 20, 2023

Building a top-notch brand is key to any restaurant's success. Customers relate to a brand, and it affects how they feel about they experience they have when…

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Pizza Brands to Watch in 2023

We are honored to introduce the 2023 class of “Pizza Brands to Watch” and we look forward to finding out who makes future lists.

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Restaurants to lean on marketing while facing competition from coffee chains, c-stores

by Emil Davityan — CEO and co-founder, Bluedot

QSRs are grappling with fast-emerging competition from coffee chains luring customers away with faster drive-thrus and convenience stores offering an enticing…

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Tony Roma's, Duck Donuts, Tropical Smoothie among CEOs closing Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit attendees will learn about Tony Roma's transition into the fast casual market, Duck Donuts' growth strategy and…

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Brand that took over Russian McDonald's to enter Kazakhstan?

January 18, 2023

The Russian company that bought out McDonald's in its homeland may be headed for Kazakhstan. Vkusno & Tochka (which translates to "tasty and that's it"…

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Pizza market to increase by $51B

January 17, 2023

The global pizza market will increase by $51.28 billion from 2021 to 2026 and will accelerate at a compound annual growth rate of 6.11%, according to a…

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Mr. Gatti's expands Texas footprint

January 17, 2023

Mr. Gatti's sold 24 units in 2022 and celebrated the opening of several new restaurants in Texas, according to a press release.

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