Company News
February 21, 2022
I Heart Mac and Cheese To Debut New Prototype Dubbed FastMac
As more customers have turned to I Heart Mac and Cheese’s mobile app to place orders to-go since the pandemic, the Florida-based brand is looking to make the pickup experience more convenient.
February 21, 2022
Shake Shack Sets Largest Development Schedule Ever
Shake Shack is looking to open upward of 50 company-operated Shacks this year as new formats like drive-thru unlock opportunities in new markets.
February 18, 2022
Expansion Roundup: What’s Next for Fazoli’s, Roll-Em-Up Taquitos and More
In this week’s Expansion Roundup, FER looks at growth plans for Fazoli’s, Roll-Em-Up Taquitos, Jeremiah’s Italian Ice and Curry Pizza House.
February 17, 2022
Emerging Company Raises $24 Million To Automate the Assembly of Digital Orders
Hyphen’s first product, The Makeline, automates the assembly of digital orders. The company says the system can produce 350 meals per hour while improving order accuracy.
February 17, 2022
Wingstop Significantly Increases Its Domestic Target
Wingstop increased its domestic unit target to 4,000, up from the previous goal of 3,000. The international target of 3,000 stores remained, setting the brand up for potentially 7,000 global restaurants.
February 16, 2022
Jamba Rolls Out Robotic Kiosks on College Campuses for the First Time
The company says the new locations at Georgia College in Milledgeville, Ga., and Kennesaw State University in Marietta, Ga., will increase the brand’s accessibility to on-the-go students, staff and faculty members.
February 15, 2022
White Castle Doubles Down on Back-of-House Automation
White Castle is getting 100 new fry cooks—in the form of robots. The fast-food hamburger chain announced it’s installing robots at 100 standalone locations after the success of a pilot program.
February 11, 2022
Expansion Roundup: Poke, Pizza and More Arrive in New Cities
From the 3,500-unit Arby’s to the 15-unit Big Mama’s and Papa’s Pizzeria, brands large and small alike are expanding their footprints internationally and domestically.
February 9, 2022
Dunkin’ Adds Corporate-Owned Stores to Its Portfolio
Dunkin’ says having its own restaurants will allow it “to get closer to day-to-day operations” and test and learn in a controlled environment, leading to better-informed decisions impacting the entire system.
February 9, 2022
Chipotle Ups Its Unit Goal to 7,000 As Small Towns Present Growth Opportunities
Chipotle Mexican Grill has ramped up its long-term goal of operating 6,000 restaurants in North America to 7,000 based on the success it’s seeing in small towns.
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