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Fast Casual

Financing

Muscle Maker Grill prices its IPO

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 13, 2020

The struggling fast-casual chain expects to raise $7.7 million in its offering.

Topics

Mooyah rolls out its first new prototype

 By Heather Lalley on Feb. 13, 2020

The redesign includes closing off the previously open kitchen and adding a dedicated off-premise pickup area.

Financing

How Just Salad finds people to keep growing

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 12, 2020

Nick Kenner, founder of the 50-unit salad chain, joins "A Deeper Dive" to talk about the chain’s growth challenges.

Financing

Burgerim loses franchise registration in more states

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 12, 2020

Washington has revoked the chain’s right to sell franchises, and Maryland issued a stop order, while Yelp issued a warning on its ratings.

Operations

Pie Five sales continue to tumble

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 12, 2020

Rave Restaurant Group reported an 11% same-store sales decline for its fast-casual brand, while quick service Pizza Inn saw 2.4% comps growth in Q2.

Operations

Protein Bar & Kitchen launches office delivery program

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 12, 2020

The fast casual’s Minibar service offers free lunch drop-offs for large offices in a bid to make delivery cost-effective.

Marketing

Chipotle crafts a targeted-marketing strategy

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 10, 2020

With 8.5 million rewards members, the fast-casual burrito chain will soon roll out personalized marketing efforts to boost frequency and engagement, while reducing operational friction.

Leadership

Newk’s hires its 1st COO

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 10, 2020

Restaurant veteran Joe Pate will oversee operations for the fast-casual chain as it prepares to grow.

Emerging Brands

How a former Popeyes exec is transforming a 7-unit fast casual

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 06, 2020

After joining The Melt as CEO in 2016, Ralph Bower is making big changes after doing a small thing: listening.

Operations

Consumer advocacy group, union detail potential food safety threats at Chipotle

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 06, 2020

Ineffective unit audits and aggressive managerial practices could lead to another foodborne illness outbreak at the fast-casual chain, the groups allege in a report.

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