Smalls Sliders to enter South Carolina

September 20, 2023

Smalls Sliders has inked a multi-unit deal with franchise group Sandlot LLC for five units in South Carolina, marking the brand's entrance into the state…

Why Veggie Grill CEO thinks downsizing will fuel growth

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Veggie Grill's plan for growth includes exploring franchising, menu enhancements and technology upgrades.

Panera adds 1 swipe pay to app

September 20, 2023

Panera Bread has added "Crunch Time" (one-swipe) ordering to its app to help busy customers quickly place orders. Designed for MyPanera members on the Panera…

96% of restaurants planning expansion, need help with operational challenges

September 19, 2023

Although operational challenges are tougher than ever, operators still have sights set on growth, according to a Crunchtime research study, which revealed that…

Slim Chickens lays deal in Michigan

September 19, 2023

Arkansas-based Slim Chickens, a fast casual franchise with 240 locations in the United States and the United Kingdom, has inked a deal to bring 14 locations to…

Thanx deploys automated cart abandonment marketing campaigns for restaurants

September 19, 2023

Thanx, a loyalty and digital guest engagement platform for restaurants, has created abandonment marketing automation that recaptures lost revenue from…

MOD Pizza adds Pocket Pie to permanent menu

September 19, 2023

MOD Pizza has added its folded Pocket Pie to its permanent menu. The Pocket Pie was introduced on March 14, known as Pi Day, and come in three varieties…

Rush Bowls making NYC debut

September 19, 2023

Rush Bowls, known for its meals-in-a-bowl, is entering New York Saturday with a grand in Poughkeepsie. The addition grows the brand's footprint to 21 states as…

Smalls Sliders signs 2nd Texas deal

September 19, 2023

Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based Smalls Sliders is adding seven units in Texas, marking the state's second agreement. Preston Cunningham and David Higgins, the duo…

The golden rules for video digital signage

In this blog, we delve into the essential components that make up the foundation of effective digital signage video design, exploring what we refer to as the…

Pumpkin dessert cake returns at MOD Pizza

September 18, 2023

Fast casual pizza brand MOD Pizza has brought back its Pumpkin Spice No Name Cake for a limited time. The seasonal sweet is a pumpkin cake with a fluffy spiced…

Customer Story: Corowa RSL Club

Located in Corowa NSW, along the beautiful Murray River the Corowa RSL Club has been a staple in the community for decades. The club features a restaurant…

Chipotle hooks up with Clemson Tigers

September 18, 2023

Chipotle has partnered with Clemson Tigers running back Will Shipley to temporarily rename the Chipotle restaurant at 393 College Ave., in Downtown Clemson…

Shake Shack testing 'environmentally friendly' cooking oil

September 18, 2023

In an effort to reduce their environmental footprints, two Shake Shack restaurants in New York will replace its soybean oil with oil from Zero Acre Farms, a…

White Castle Unwrapped: Navigating Efficiency through Technology in Multi-Site Operations

Watch now and embark on a journey to unlock the secrets behind White Castle's technological prowess and efficiency-driven success!

Koibito Poké entering Charlotte

September 15, 2023

Koibito Poké is opening next week in Charlotte, North Carolina, and will add four stores in 2024.

Bonchon expanding in Alabama, Arizona

September 15, 2023

Bonchon is adding five stores in Alabama and four in Arizona. Building on the momentum of 38 units signed to date this year, the brand is setting its sights on…

How To Switch To An Android POS System: A Detailed Guide

Want to know how to switch your business to an Android point-of-sale (POS) system? Explore every detail in this step-by-step guide for merchants.

Leasecake launches Cakebot: Approachable AI for Lease Management

September 14, 2023

Lease management software provider Leascake has launched Cakebot: Approachable AI for Lease Management. Featuring a Lease chatbot and Lease clause…

Sweetgreen named in sexual harassment suit

September 14, 2023

Ten Black men and women are suing Los Angeles-based Sweetgreen in over a half-dozen New York locations, alleging they were subjected to daily use of the N-word…