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Peek into Blaze Pizza’s marketing strategy as the chain develops its own app
Aug 30, 2021
The company’s chief marketing officer Vince Szwajkowski explains the latest digital innovations from the brand in the crowded pizza market
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Freebirds World Burrito wants to be the largest burrito chain in Texas
Aug 30, 2021
The fast-casual burrito brand is doubling in size in its home state
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5 ways brands can set themselves up for resilience
Aug 30, 2021
How you can evaluate your brand’s inner workings to remain viable in an unpredictable market.
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Wingstop promotes Michael Skipworth to president, COO
Aug 27, 2021
Mahesh Sadarangani resigns as chief operating officer; Alex Kaleida named CFO
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Why wait for the big game? New Wing Zone design is for the everyday wings-and-sports fan
Aug 27, 2021
Vibrant rebrand promises speedier service and high visibility — and technology will even improve the way restaurants smell and sound
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Schlotzsky’s is ramping up expansion with new tech-driven store prototypes
Aug 27, 2021
Tory Bartlett, chief brand officer of Schlotzsky’s, discusses the Focus Brands’ growth goals, particularly in franchising
Schlotzsky's prototype rendering.
Schlotzsky’s is ramping up expansion with new tech-driven store prototypes
Aug 27, 2021
Tory Bartlett, chief brand officer of Schlotzsky’s, discusses the Focus Brands’ growth goals, particularly in franchising
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Menu Tracker: New items from Starbucks, Wendy’s and Taco Bell
Aug 27, 2021
Plus innovation at Bluestone Lane, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Del Taco, Donatos, Eureka!, First Watch, Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers, Huckleberry’s Breakfast and Lunch, Huddle House, Hungry Howie’s, Jinya Ramen Bar, Long John Silver’s...
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How Chicken Salad Chick saw a 36% increase in same-store sales during 2020 while only open 6 days a week
Aug 24, 2021
CEO Scott Deviney speaks with NRN about how the brand saw both same-store sales and unit growth during the pandemic, and their 2021 growth plans
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Sweetgreen to acquire robot-powered Boston restaurant Spyce
Aug 24, 2021
Spyce is an automated fast-casual ‘better for you’ bowl concept with two locations in the Boston area
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