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Fast Casual

Marketing

Chick-fil-A, Olive Garden also win in ‘Jeopardy!’ showdown

 By Peter Romeo on Jan. 17, 2020

A ranking of chain commercials by consumer engagement shows the game program delivered for its restaurant sponsors.

Operations

Wingstop posts 16th consecutive year of same-store sales growth

 By Heather Lalley on Jan. 16, 2020

The fast-casual chain released preliminary Q4 sales showing a 12.2% same-store sales increase.

Topics

12 reveals from this week’s big restaurant event

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 16, 2020

The three dozen chains participating in the ICR Conference provided plenty of aha moments. Here’s a sampling of the surprising tidbits that were aired.

Emerging Brands

The Pie Hole focuses on cross-channel expansion

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 16, 2020

The pie and coffee concept is growing units while also expanding its wholesale, e-commerce and CPG segments.

Food

Panera to amplify its plant-based offerings

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 16, 2020

The fast-casual chain plans to add a new meat-free item in every menu category by the end of next year.

Financing

How Velvet Taco prepared itself for delivery

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 15, 2020

CEO Clay Dover joins "A Deeper Dive" to discuss growth, labor and his own unique approach to learning about delivery.

Emerging Brands

Take a first look inside the new Bayless-Jollibee fast-casual concept

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 15, 2020

Tortazo, which sells Mexican sandwiches, bowls, salads and churros, features a full bar and has plans to grow.

Leadership

Coolgreens promotes VP to president and COO

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 15, 2020

Todd Madlener has been with the growing fast-casual chain since 2018.

Leadership

Paris Baguette promotes its COO to CEO

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 14, 2020

Darren Tipton is the bakery-cafe chain’s new U.S. CEO, while its former chief executive, Jack Moran, becomes global CEO.

Operations

Taco Cabana parent shutters 19 units in Texas

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 13, 2020

The closures represent nearly 11% of the Fiesta Restaurant Group fast-casual’s total units.

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