How disinfectant wipes can improve foodservice cleanliness, training

by Fast Casual

The advent of single-use, disposable wipes has revolutionized the way that cleaning and sanitation practices are carried out in the foodservice industry…

Black Rock Coffee takes on Texas expansion

February 19, 2024

Montgomery, Texas, residents will notice that Black Rock Coffee Bar, 8784 Hwy., 105 W. Suite 100 at the intersection of Highway 105 and Walden, opened its…

Former Subway executive leading franchise sales at Chick N Max

February 19, 2024

Wichita-based Chick N Max, a fast casual chain specializing in chef-crafted sandwiches and almond-wood smoked wings and tenders, has hired former Subway…

Chopt betting on 'digital-only' model

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Chopt, a nearly 90-unit chain based in New York is adding a third "digital-forward restaurant" featuring self-order kiosks from Bite.

Starbucks stores becoming more inclusive

February 16, 2024

Thanks to its "Inclusive Spaces Framework," Starbucks' store experience will be more accessible and inclusive for all employees, customers and communities.

The Rise of Social Commerce: How Retailers Can Leverage Social Media

Explore social commerce and how retailers can leverage it to their advantage with Star Micronics' ecommerce and online ordering hardware.

Pasta-focused fast casual opening in Boston

February 15, 2024

Husband-wife Billy and Eva Axiotis are teaming up to open BE Pasta Bar, a fast casual pasta shop next month in Boston at 1026 Commonwealth Ave. The BE in the…

Craveworthy launches equity crowdfunding campaign

February 15, 2024

Craveworthy Brands, the fast casual restaurant platform company behind several brands including Dirty Dough, Genghis Grill, BD's Mongolian Grill, has launched…

Corner Bakery increasing sales amid turnaround strategy

February 15, 2024

When SSCP, owner of Cici's Pizza, Applebee's and Sonic Drive-In, acquired Corner Bakery Cafe last June for $15 million, its goal was to stabilize the brand and…

Jersey Mike’s Subs taps guest-facing tablet to boost transaction time, engagement

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Jersey Mike's Subs developed a customer facing tablet that allows the guest to review their order, pay, sign up for loyalty rewards and view marketing messages.

At the Watercooler with Peter Vogel of vLoyalty

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Peter Vogel, CRO at vLoyalty, says loyalty programs don't have to be complicated to be effective.

Bad Ass Coffee bets on Las Vegas

February 13, 2024

Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii is brewing up expansion in the Southwest with a three-store agreement in Las Vegas, which follows two recent multi-unit deals in…

Orange Leaf, Smoothie Factory + Kitchen sign Texas deals

February 13, 2024

BRIX Holdings, a Dallas-based multi-brand franchising company, has signed four franchise agreements to open Orange Leaf and Smoothie Factory + Kitchen…

New York Fries adds 2nd US location

February 13, 2024

New York Fries, a fresh-cut fries concept with 100 restaurants across Canada and 25 throughout the Middle East, has opened a corporate-owned location at Menlo…

Black Rock opens 3rd Arizona store

February 13, 2024

Glendale, Arizona, is home to a Black Rock Coffee Bar at 8325 W. Northern Ave., which opened Monday marking its third location in the area.

Tacombi launches Taco Taco Club

February 13, 2024

Tacombi, a 20-unit taco chain founded in Mexico and backed by restaurateur Danny Meyer, is launching its first Taco Tuesday experience — the Taco Taco Club …

Ellianos Coffee adds homestate location

February 13, 2024

Florida-based Ellianos Coffee opened this week in Belleview, Florida, at 6147 SE Abshier Blvd.

These 10 fast-food items pack the most calories

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

After reviewing 47 of the most popular fast food restaurants in the U.S., pricelisto.com reveals the menu items that pack the most calories.

Dog Haus signs 6-unit deal

February 12, 2024

Pasadena, California-based Dog Haus is opening six locations in the San Francisco East Bay area with NoCal Ventures. Alex Munoz and Wesley Olson, co-founders…

Hilton executive joins Focus Brands Board of Directors

February 12, 2024

Focus Brands, the parent company of Auntie Anne's, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, Moe's Southwest Grill, McAlister's Deli and Schlotzsky's, has added Phil Cordell to…