H&H Bagels signs 50th franchise

March 19, 2024

H&H Bagels, founded in 1972 in New York City, has signed franchise agreements for 50 locations as part of its nationwide expansion, slated to begin this…

Navigating the benefits and challenges of labor-saving digital devices in foodservice

by Fast Casual

Pre-moistened disposable wipes are a quick and effective solution for maintaining the cleanliness of POS systems, self-serve kiosks, and digital screens as…

Jennifer Schuler named CEO of Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream

March 19, 2024

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream, which has nearly 130 locations operated by 65 franchisees, has named Jennifer Schuler as CEO.

Rock N Roll Sushi making Northwest Arkansas debut

March 19, 2024

Rock N Roll Sushi is about to take the stage with its first location in Northwest Arkansas.

Wonder raises $700M to fuel growth

March 19, 2024

Wonder CEO and founder Marc Lore announced Tuesday the 11-unit digital food hall has raised $700 million from all major existing shareholders, including NEA…

Stream Digital Signage and Table Needs Forge a Dynamic Partnership to Elevate the Dining Experience with Advan

Stream Digital Signage and Table Needs have teamed up, merging Stream's digital signage with Table Needs' POS for enhanced drive-thru and dining. Revealed at…

Wing Snob adding 100 units by 2025

March 18, 2024

Wing Snob is continuing expansion throughout the U.S. and Canada. Under the leadership of co-Founders Brian Shunia and Jack Mashini, the 40-unit chain opened…

Hungry House, MegaBite merge to form BiteLabs

March 18, 2024

Hungry House, a New York-based fast casual restaurant platform, is merging with MegaBite, a Latin American delivery-focused restaurant platform, to create…

Dynamic pricing: Teaching restaurant customers to embrace it

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Fast casual executives discuss the future of dynamic pricing and how to gain customer buy-in.

Qdoba hires former Little Caesars CDO

March 18, 2024

Qdoba Mexican Eats has hired Jeremy Vitaro, former CDO of Little Caesars Pizza, to fill the same role at the 750-unit chain.

Wild Eggs co-founder returns as SVP of operations

March 18, 2024

Wild Eggs co-Founder JD Rothberg has returned to the Louisville-based breakfast, brunch and lunch restaurant chain, as SVP of operations.

&pizza revamps loyalty program, digital ordering experience

March 15, 2024

East Coast pizza chain &pizza has launched a new loyalty program called Dead Presidents Club in partnership with Thanx. This program aims to boost customer…

Rachel's Kitchen taking on Texas

March 15, 2024

Construction is underway at the Lone Star's first Rachel's Kitchen, a Las Vegas-based eatery marking its inaugural Texas location in Frisco this spring at 362…

Diversified Foodservice Supply Appoints Dale Barina as New Chief Executive Officer

Diversified Foodservice Supply (DFS), a leading provider of equipment, supplies, and parts to the foodservice industry, announces the appointment of Dale…

Why Food Packaging Labels Are Essential to Online Order Fulfillment

Online order fulfillment and food packaging labels increase restaurant and grocery stores’ productivity, accuracy, and customer satisfaction.

Jeff's Bagel Run announces franchise plans

March 14, 2024

Jeff's Bagel Run, founded in 2021 in Florida, has launched a franchise program. The three-unit chain is gearing up to add five locations, said former…

Favor Delivery Announces a New Integration With the Toast Platform

Shake Smart lands investment from NewSpring

March 14, 2024

Shake Smart, which serves protein shakes, protein smoothies, acai bowls, wraps, nut butter and avocado toast, has landed an investment from NewSpring, a family…

Loop raises $6M to help restaurants manage 3rd-party delivery

March 14, 2024

Loop, a SaaS provider enabling restaurants to maximize third-party delivery service profitability, has closed $6 million in seed funding, led by Base1…

JEFF’S BAGEL RUN ANNOUNCES NATIONWIDE FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITIES

Jeff’s Bagel Run, the home of handcrafted, hot bagels, today announces the launch of its franchise program.  Since opening its first store in 2021, Jeff’s…