The Restaurant Times

JULY 6, 2023

Today, David is responsible for all aspects of franchise development and operations for Capriotti’s, scaling a recently acquired fast-casual concept Wing Zone to new heights. Capriotti’s has received numerous awards, including the Franchise Innovation 2020 Award and being named in the Top 100 Movers and Shakers by Fast Casual.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

Founded in 2006, Just Salad is the fast-casual restaurant industry’s leading proponent of zero-waste practices. Just Salad is the first restaurant investment for Closed Loop Partners, a New York-based investment firm and innovation center focused on scaling the circular economy in North America and beyond.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 28, 2021

Clean Juice Chief Executive Officer, Landon Eckles described 2020 as challenging but resolute in lauding its franchise partners and support staff in the company’s response to the global pandemic. Additional 2020 Award Recipients: Top Delivery Sales : Lance and Blake Condray, Campbell, CA. Clean Juice Celebrates Franchisees.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Online ordering and delivery are one of the fastest growing aspects of the restaurant industry, up 124% in 2020. Restaurant technology has seen innovation in the form of smart devices for the commercial kitchen. For fast-casual and quick-service restaurants—no more lines. 7shifts Restaurant Scheduling Software.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2020

“Superlative cuisine, an innovative cocktail program, and an atmosphere I know our customers will really enjoy. “Nothing new or innovative has been done nationally in full-service restaurants or taverns,” said Fransmart CEO Dan Rowe. “The D.C. ” Atlanta Taffer's Tavern.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2020

The fast-casual brand continues to grow amid the pandemic and is on track to open more than 30 restaurants this year. Together, they are launching the Pathways to Black Franchise Ownership program, an innovative personal development training initiative that equips potential business owners to operate high-performing businesses. .”

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 11, 2021

” Despite obstacles in 2020, Dunkin’s non-traditional development continued with 27 additional restaurants, including openings throughout airports in Boston, San Antonio, St. We’ve really set ourselves apart as the hottest fast-casual brand out there right now, and there’s no question about it based on the numbers.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 7, 2021

Despite tremendous initial interest in 2019, the Covid crisis put a halt to all discussions in 2020. To showcase bold new flavors, On The Border has elevated its menu, and the innovative new dishes will be available for guests visiting North Point. Randy’s Donuts began franchising domestically in the summer of 2019.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

We strongly believe that our significant experience in the QSR space, our strong digital focus, our ability to innovate, as well as our proven execution capabilities, will enable Subway to become a dominant player in the region.” ” Creating Multi-Brand Platform of Premium Casual Restaurant Concepts. million. .”

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Frances Allen has been named Chief Executive Officer and a member of Checkers & Rally’s Board of Directors, effective February 17, 2020. She has also held leadership roles at Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications, PepsiCo, and Frito-Lay. In early 2020, the brand added three restaurant veterans to its Board of Directors.

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Black Box Intelligence

MARCH 4, 2021

Chipotle Mexican Grill introduced Chipotlanes in 2019 and accelerated rollouts of the drive-thru system in 2020. Innovation was already under way for the restaurant industry in this area; the pandemic simply accelerated it. Although difficult to envision now, this innovation and growth is exciting for the industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 27, 2020

This is a game changer in quick-serve and fast casual restaurants." At Parts Town, we have a deep commitment to industry innovation and a passion for making genuine OEM parts accessible faster than ever before,” said Steve Snower, Chief Enthusiasm Officer, a.k.a. “We are really excited about Parts In Town.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 13, 2019

HOP® Restaurants announced plans to launch Flip’d by IHOP™, a new fast-casual concept in the U.S., Denver, and San Francisco currently under exploration for 2020. The entire decision can be found here. Flip’d by IHOP. Currently there are more than 1,700 IHOP restaurants in the U.S. Clinton Anderson.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Ike’s Love & Sandwiches is ranked #12 on Fast Casual’s Movers and Shakers 2021 list. Ike’s appointed industry veteran Adam Rinella as Vice President of Development to help the booming fast casual brand reach even more markets. It was a natural fit to bring Bangin Buns into the Ike’s family.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 7, 2020

Azteca Foods commemorates its 50th anniversary throughout 2020, highlighting cherished moments of the past, revealing intimate glimpses of its social, community and economic impact, while providing a glimpse into its future, unveiling future plans for new products and initiatives. Founding Members. Participants can vote up to once a day.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2021

In today’s competitive market of fast casual chicken concepts, our brand has continued to differentiate itself with our made-from-scratch food and our hospitable atmosphere that guests are excited to return to,” said Scott Deviney, CEO of Chicken Salad Chick. Curtis Named President of Burger King US and Canada.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

42 of the country’s favorite fast food and restaurant chains still don’t offer a plant-based entrée, according to a report released today by The Good Food Institute (GFI). In 2020, the HSUS is ramping up these efforts with a new training created specifically for chefs, dietitians and physicians within healthcare.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

In order to compete, restaurant brands need to be equipped with the leadership and capabilities necessary to adapt to the latest tech trends. At Capriotti’s we are on a continuous and ever accelerating path toward innovation while building on our unique heritage. Restaurants will become increasingly casual.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

” Fast-Craft Restaurant Concept Set to Have 50 Locations Open by the End of 2022. Its concise, yet scalable menu, does not necessitate the need for large retail space, allowing for creative opportunities to grow and innovate into the future. The brand is selling territory fast and does not plan to slow down its rapid momentum.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

” Throughout 2020, the culinary team at Walk-On’s will feature select burgers from the menu as the “Game On Burger.” ” With plans to grow over 50 locations in 2020, Walk-On’s’ expansion will allow the Game On Foundation to further its reach and help even more young athletes thrive.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Kempczinski was one of key hires during this period, joining McDonald's in September 2015 as executive vice president of strategy, business development & innovation following leadership positions at Kraft and Pepsi. in January 2017. He has the right mix of skills and experience to lead us forward having run our U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Under Barb’s leadership, TSFR’s Del Taco restaurants consistently broke system wide sales records and TSFR was named franchisee of the year two years in a row. An award recipient is both innovative and consistent, through storytelling on a plate; in food media; and in the broader food system. To ensure accountability: ?

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Chicken Salad Chick has 137 locations throughout 16 states predominantly in the Southeast and is a leading fast-casual restaurant company. The fast-casual restaurants also feature homemade pimento cheese and egg salad, as well as fresh sides, soups and desserts. Terms of the deal are confidential.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2020

. “We believe there is extraordinary growth ahead for the Moe’s Southwest Grill brand and know that our company will be a significant partner as the brand continues to innovate and secure share in a competitive segment,” said Matt Slaine, CEO of Quality Restaurant Group and GenRock Operating Partner.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

With the 2020 induction delayed due to the pandemic, 2021 will welcome two classes into this illustrious club. Greek from Greece (gfg) Café, the authentic Greek fast casual phenomenon, recently opened its fifth New York location at 100 Purchase Street in Rye. New Sites for gfg.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Cypress will directly manage and coordinate all discussions and distribution of sale materials with potential buyers while maintaining a close, ongoing interaction with the Krystal leadership team. California-based pizza innovator Pieology, top photo, announced a major strategic alliance into China with Shanghai-based TZG Partners.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

. "With colder weather setting in and new restrictions going into effect across the country, our ongoing commitment to helping restaurant operators adapt during the pandemic has never been more important," said Jim Osborne, senior vice president of customer strategy and innovation at US Foods. "Our Tractor Adds Pouring Partners.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 28, 2020

His involvement in the community was unrivaled, as he was a major donor and contributor, giving generously of this time, leadership and experience. and joined the Marriott Corporation in 1965 to help launch its fast-food division, beginning with Hot Shoppes Jr., “My father was a great guy, and a great role model as well. .

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 14, 2020

In addition to virtual kitchens meeting lower labor costs, they also offer a fast-track to opening, with a location able to begin serving in just one month. We are offering a groundbreaking conversion opportunity with our new Fazoli’s 2020 Franchise Incentive Program. Pieology in China. Clean Juice Adds Nine.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2019

The best performing segments during November were those whose sales are the most negatively affected by Thanksgiving: fast casual, upscale casual and casual dining. Expect for casual dining, upscale casual and fine dining to have abysmal sales and traffic growth numbers. First, at 2.1

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2020

The 2020 National Restaurant Association Show, which we had planned to hold in Chicago on May 16-19, has officially been canceled. Although these developments resulting from COVID19 require that the 2020 Show not go forward at this time, we are looking forward to partnering with you to make the 2021 Show the best ever."

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

” The 25th edition of Scoop features products designed to help bar-and-grill operators easily get creative and innovate with their menus, with elevated, upsell-worthy versions of their traditional bar-and-grill fare. Innovative Experiences. The company has continued that momentum in 2020 by adding over 5,000 clients already.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 19, 2020

Both applications give borrowers the option of using the original eight-week covered period (if their loan was made before June 5, 2020) or an extended 24-week covered period. appointed Tristan Walker to its Board of Directors, effective June 18, 2020. Plus, Relish gives restaurants more of the high-value orders they love from ezCater.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2019

“Fast food options usually fall into two buckets: fast, healthy, and unaffordable, or fast, unhealthy, and affordable and nothing in between. As we join our extraordinary team members together, we will keep innovating to make finding and buying foodservice equipment parts easier than ever.”

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Aaron Allen & Associates

MAY 26, 2021

in bankruptcies in 2020 ). Technology has not been widely adopted primarily because incumbents have done little to innovate and bring to market compelling reasons to switch. Those operators that are driving innovation are doing so within their own brands (and this is happening just among the very largest in the world).

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2020

The Restaurant Reboot Relief Program launches in June of 2020 and run for at least a year. restaurants by the end of summer 2020. By the end of 2020, all Dunkin’ Keurig K-Cup® pods sold in-store and on shelves at grocery will also be recyclable.* A 360-degree guest experience platform is a must-have for operators.”

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