Why Rise Biscuits phasing out cashiers, leaning on self-service

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Rise Southern Biscuits and Righteous Chicken deployed its first self-order kiosk in 2015. Earlier this year, it deployed its first pickup lockers.

On-demand webinar: How to keep fraudsters from bilking your QSR via the Telegram app

One of the latest scams targeting QSRs involves everything from the so-called "deep web" to bitcoin payments and, of course, fraud on just about every level.

Restaurateurs: American Rescue Plan is beacon of hope

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

With today's presidential signature on the nearly $2 trillion American Rescue Plan stimulus, a collective sigh of relief is being heard from restaurateurs…

Veggie Grill founders launch plant-based burger joint

by Pat Shea — Editor, NetworldMedia

Stand-Up Burgers serves up plant-based burgers while doing good in the community.

Celebrating International Women's Day: Dickey's, Jack In The Box, Blaze among leaders featured

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Female execs, including leaders from Dickey's, Freddy's, Jack in the box and Blaze, talk about how they've handled discrimination and what they want Gen Z to…

Restaurant industry considered one of winners of American Rescue Plan en route to House

The American Rescue Plan is on its way to the U.S. House for expected passage before heading to the president's desk for signing into law and restaurants stand…

From Shake Shack to Chipotle: 24 female execs on leading in 2021

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

In celebration of International Women's Day, FastCasual interviewed 24 female leaders on how they make their voices heard in an industry led predominantly by…

Black and Mobile: A delivery service for Black-owned restaurants

by Pat Shea — Editor, NetworldMedia

David Cabello launched Black and Mobile, an exclusive delivery service for Black-owned restaurants. Through his efforts, he highlights the underrepresented in…

A passion for mentoring drives Cornbread's WILD certification

FastCasual and Messner Reeves are honoring fast casual brands dedicated to ensuring that women have a seat at the leadership table.

Self-service plays key role in Ike’s Love & Sandwiches continuous growth

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Self-order kiosks are delivering higher sales, improved accuracy and greater efficiency for Ike's Love & Sandwich. The brand expects to hit its goal of 10…

Shake Shack migrating third-party delivery orders to own channels

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

With digital sales accounting for 60% of Shake Shack Q4 sales, the chain is hoping to move third-party delivery orders to its own channels.

Small but mighty: LA sandwich shop surviving pandemic

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Breadlam operates out of a 300-square-foot space, which has helped it stay afloat during the pandemic.

How Caffe Nero won landlord-tenant lawsuit

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Although Caffe Nero said it failed to pay rent for six months at one of its Boston locations, a judge dismissed the landlord's motion requesting payment.

Virtual experiences + '90s nostalgia = perfect Valentine's Day for Shake Shack, Panera

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Shake Shack and Panera bread are combining virtual experiences with '90s nostalgia to win customers' hearts on Valentine's Day.

Vending machines keep Portland restaurant in business on Valentine's Day

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Spanish tapas restaurant, Pix Patisserie in Portland, Oregon, has found a way to help customers treat their loved on Valentine's Day despite COVID-1…

Millennial-owned cafe raises nearly $200K in crowdfunding investments

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Citizens Cafe, an Australia-inspired coffee shop based in NYC, hopes to raise $5 million to fuel national expansion.

Super Bowl powers up engagement with digital signage, menu boards

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Super Bowl LV is upon us. And although the fan experience will be different this year, digital signage is still helping make that experience memorable. Ping HD…

Chipotle CEO reveals 5 strategies to combat Q4 earnings miss

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Growth in digital sales was the highlight of the quarter, growing 177.2% and accounting for 49% of sales.

Can Everytable's new franchise model cut racial inequality?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Everytable CEO Sam Polk discusses how his latest operations idea — the Social Equity Franchise —removes barriers to business ownership for Black and Latinx…

Starbucks on slow path to recovery, COO stepping down

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Although sales fell short of Wall Street's expectations, Q1 earnings of 61 cents per share topped estimates of 55 cents per share but declined 22.8…