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Financing

Noodles stock falls 20% following disappointing earnings

 By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 24, 2018

But the fast-casual chain continued to generate strong sales thanks to zucchini noodles and off-premise business.

Leadership

Noodles & Co. names Ken Kuick CFO

 By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 12, 2018

Melissa Heidman was promoted to general counsel of the fast-casual chain.

Leadership

John Maguire named MOD Pizza COO

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 05, 2018

The former Friendly’s CEO jumps to the fast-casual pizza chain.

Technology

Chipotle testing a new loyalty program

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 01, 2018

The chain is testing in three markets before a national launch next year.

Financing

Taylor Gourmet declares bankruptcy

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 28, 2018

The fast-casual chain closed all of its restaurants last weekend.

Financing

How Norman Van Aken developed his ‘New World Cuisine’

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 26, 2018

Also on this week’s episode of "A Deeper Dive," a discussion of the challenges at some fast-casual chains.

Marketing

Chipotle’s new campaign is ‘For Real’

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 25, 2018

The campaign highlights the 51 “real” ingredients the company uses for its menu.

Financing

Taylor Gourmet shuts its doors

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 24, 2018

The 19-unit chain closed all of its restaurants and reportedly plans to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

Financing

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit closes 113 units

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 14, 2018

Franchisee closures and terminations led to a decline in store count amid sales challenges at the barbecue chain.

Leadership

Rick Van Warner named CEO of Tijuana Flats

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 14, 2018

The appointment comes after more than a decade with the regional fast-casual brand.

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