Boloco CEO: 'It was a miraculous day'

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

COVID-19 is taking its toll on businesses across the U.S., and Boloco CEO John Pepper wasn't going down without a fight.

Is the government's boost enough to save the restaurant industry?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Leaders of Firehouse Subs, Boloco and the National Restaurant Association weigh in on if the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act goes far enough…

Boloco CEO: 'Survival is in question'

Boloco CEO John Pepper calls on customers to help him stay open.

How Cousins Subs is delaying layoffs as long as possible

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Like many restaurant concepts trying to survive COVID-19, sales are down at Cousins Subs, a Wisconsin-based chain with more than 100 locations. CEO Christine…

Balance Grille, Mooyah helping industry navigate COVID-19 crisis

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

As the restaurant industry adjusts to the crisis that is COVID-19, leaders of two fast casual brands, Balance Grill and Mooyah, are doing their best to make…

Restaurants offering creative promos to drive traffic during social distancing

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Whether its slashing delivery fees, offering funny promotions or expanding services to include grocery delivery, fast casual brands are finding ways to survive…

Smashburger, AMC Theatres execs among leaders weighing in on COVID-19, shrinking kitchens

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Leaders from AMC Theaters, Wing Zone, Smashburger, Four Foods Group and Middleby discuss how they are changing their kitchen designs to stay profitable, while…

Adapting to the new normal: Vendors offer free services to restaurant operators

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

Restaurant operators are scurrying to completely revamp operations to meet the needs of a more or less "locked-in" customer through delivery, drive-thru and…

Sales falling at 70% of US restaurants

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

The restaurant industry is reeling, according to the most recent data collected by Black Box Intelligence, and unfortunately, that's expected to increase.

Restaurants cutting delivery fees to promote social distancing

As restaurants across the United States shutter dine-in locations and switch to carry-out and delivery-only options, many fast casuals are discounting or…

Pure Green still going strong amid corornavirus shutdowns

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Pure Green, a five-unit chain based in New York City, has seen a spike in sales of cold-pressed juices and immunity shots, which CEO Ross Franklin believes…

Restaurants focused on delivery, to-go during Coronavirus pandemic

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Although Creator, a burger joint in San Francisco that doesn't need humans to cook its burgers, the restaurant has gone a step further to protect guests and…

Restaurant industry providing economic relief in face of coronovirus

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

While the restaurant industry does its best to serve customers while also protecting them as well as their employees, several companies are going a step…

How the restaurant industry is staying the course during the pandemic

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

As coronavirus is officially dubbed a pandemic by the World Health Organization, restaurant brands are doing their best to adapt.

Mobile-ordering exec: 'Third-party delivery doesn't have to be so pricey'

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

EZ-Chow, a new player in the mobile ordering and delivery scene, said its fees are much lower than other third-party platforms.

Video: Protecting customers, employees from the coronavirus

The importance of handwashing is often taken for granted and inspired Jason Berkowitz, CEO of Arrow Up, to create a short video to help remind restaurateurs…

Qdoba, California Tortilla upping their app games

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

California Tortilla and Qdoba have launched mobile app upgrades.

Tech, menu innovation breathing new life into KC sandwich shop

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Goodcents President Mike O'Toole discusses how the 30-year-old brand is experiencing double-digit sales growth.

Why customers are investing in this NYC smoothie franchise

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

While most restaurant brands rely on private equity investors and VC firms to raise capital, Pure Green Founder Ross Franklin is taking his cause to the people…

Wingstop, McAlister’s Deli, Tropical Smoothie leaders among RFIS closing keynote panelists

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

During the closing keynote session at the annual Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit next month in Atlanta, the presidents and CEOs of International…