Power Couple Pinky Cole, Derrick Hayes to ignite Founderology Growth Summit

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

While most restaurant founders are focused on building a single successful brand, Pinky Cole and Derrick Haye have a grander goal: to build an empire, not just…

Chipotle expanding to Asia

September 10, 2025

Chipotle Mexican Grill announced a joint venture with SPC Group on Wednesday to open its first restaurants in Asia, with initial locations planned for South…

HungerRush launches AI-powered text marketing for restaurants

September 10, 2025

HungerRush, a provider of restaurant technology, has launched a tool designed to help restaurants connect with customers and boost sales: HungerRush Text…

How Papa Murphy's '$10 Tuesdays' promotion evolved

Pizza Marketplace Podcast host Mandy Detwiler talks to Dallas Massey, SVP of marketing for Papa Murphy's Take N' Bake Pizza about the brand's $10 Tuesdays…

RaceTrac acquires Potbelly Corp for $566M

September 10, 2025

Convenience store giant RaceTrac announced Tuesday it has agreed to acquire sandwich chain Potbelly Corp. for $566 million, according to a company press…

HungerRush Launches Text Marketing, Giving Restaurants the Power to Drive Measurable Growth

HungerRush, the leading provider of restaurant technology solutions, today announced the launch of HungerRush Text Marketing – a fully integrated tool for…

High tech meets high touch at Woworks, powered by Qu

Check out this fast-moving collaboration that blends high tech with high touch.

Lean, smart, scalable: Fast Casual Executive Summit panel explores the future of self-service

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

This panel will explore cost-effective self-service options, menu optimization, staff training and strategies for guest adoption, all with a focus on keeping…

PAR rolls out AI-powered assistant to streamline restaurant operations

September 9, 2025

Instead of forcing restaurants to rely on complex spreadsheets and manual data analysis, PAR Technology has created an artificial intelligence tool, PAR AI, to…

Newk's Eatery CEO discusses tech, its food quality and third-party delivery

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace and QSRweb.com, chats with Frank Paci, CEO of Newk's…

Einstein Bros launching new store design

September 8, 2025

Einstein Bros. Bagels is rolling out a new store design, "Elevate the Morning," aimed at upgrading the customer experience and accelerating nationwide growth.

Is Waffle House's all-night delivery a threat to fast casuals?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Fast casuals that have invested heavily in their off-premise strategies will now face direct competition from a brand that is a household name, has a…

Catering's new era: Meet the Top 30 Innovators of 2025

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

In its second year, the 2025 "Top 30 Movers & Shakers: Catering" celebrates the individuals steering the transformation — those scaling programs, partnering…

Top 30 Movers & Shakers in Catering 2025

The Top 30 Movers & Shakers in Catering 2025 recognizes the leaders redefining how restaurants win off-premise. These are the operators, technologists, and…

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It's a vibe: The story behind Longboards' Filipino-inspired menu, surf culture success

Founder and chef Gilbert Macapagal, CEO John Bailey and Jeremy Capps, director of operations, discuss the Filipino-inspired menu, its innovative Shaka Pop…

When An Employee Quits, Do They Take Your Business Data with Them?

Stop letting ex-employees walk away with your company's data. With high turnover, personal chat apps put your schedules and private info at risk. Switch to a…

Playa Bowls restructuring leadership team after acquisition

September 5, 2025

Playa Bowls, a national chain known for its superfruit bowls, is restructuring its leadership team to accelerate franchise growth and expand its footprint…

How small eateries leverage local appeal to boost business

September 5, 2025

In a world dominated by national chains, what makes a small, family owned restaurant truly stand out? The answer lies in the unique flavors, personalized…

Rhone acquires Freddy's to drive market expansion

September 5, 2025

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has been acquired by investment funds affiliated with Rhone, a global private equity firm. The Wichita-based…

Sweetgreen hires former Chipotle exec as CFO

September 5, 2025

Sweetgreen Chief Financial Officer Mitch Reback will retire after a decade with the company, and Jamie McConnell, most recently chief accounting and…