A Look at Restaurant Food Labeling: What are Food Labels & Why Do We Need Them?

Did you know, that in 1850, President Zachary Taylor consumed contaminated food at a fundraising event, which ultimately led to his death? In this blog post…

The Great Greek Mediterranean adding to Michigan footprint

September 2, 2022

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, owned by United Franchise Group, has opened a location at 8233 Byron Center Ave., SW in Byron Center, Michigan, under the…

Why restaurants are dropping phone lines for voice bot systems

September 1, 2022

More restaurants are replacing direct phone lines with voice bots to allow workers to focus on serving, cooking and internal operations.

Thanx teams with Ovation to boost feedback capability

September 1, 2022

Loyalty and guest engagement platform Thanx is partnering with Ovation, an actionable guest feedback platform, to boost real-time customer feedback…

BD's rolling out dragonfruit cocktail, chicken bowl

September 1, 2022

Dallas-based BD's Mongolian Grill has created a Dragon Fruit Paloma cocktail, putting an Asian-spin on a south-of-the-border favorite.

Slim Chickens expanding in Florida

September 1, 2022

Arkansas-based Slim Chickens has opened a restaurant at 518 N Tyndall Pkwy. in Callaway, Florida, under the direction of multi-unit operating group, North…

How to Create a Food-Safety-First Culture and Always be Audit Ready

Did you know September is national food safety education month? Here are some tips to help you create an operational culture focused on food safety in your…

Sweet Paris entering Minnesota

August 31, 2022

Sweet Paris Creperie & Cafe is opening four stores in Minnesota, specifically the Minneapolis and St. Paul areas, increasing the chain's store count to 2…

Blaze Pizza markets back-to-school campaign

August 31, 2022

Fast-casual concept Blaze Pizza has announced its Back to School campaign, according to a press release.

Pokemoto opens 3rd location in 10 days

August 31, 2022

Pokemoto, Muscle Maker Inc.'s Hawaiian poke bowl restaurant concept, has opened its 11th Connecticut location in Colchester, Connecticut, with nine more signed…

Rubio's upgrades loyalty program

August 31, 2022

Rubio's Coastal Grill is launching an updated rewards program, enabling guests to cash in points for free drinks, desserts, tacos and entrees. Designed to be…

Ellianos Coffee opens Georgia location

August 31, 2022

Ellianos Coffee opened last week in Tifton, Georgia, at 148 S. Virginia Ave., under the direction of franchisees Clifton and Julie Mathews, who also own the…

Chipotle testing Chicken Al Pastor

August 30, 2022

Chipotle Mexican Grill is testing Chicken Al Pastor at 94 restaurants in Denver and Indianapolis, according to a company press release.

Aloha Poke Co opening Chicago stores

August 30, 2022

Aloha Poke Co. is opening two Chicago corporate stores.

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream celebrates two holidays with free pizza

August 30, 2022

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream is highlighting two classic pizzas this September, according to a press release.

Are you ready for some robot sushi?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Darren San Sushi is relying on sushi-making robots at its location within SoFi Stadium, where 70,000 fans gather to watch the National Football League's LA…

Urban Plates partnering with X Games gold medalist

August 30, 2022

Urban Plates, a fast casual restaurant with 17 locations in California, has partnered with six-time world champion and 13-time X Games gold medalist Nyjah…

Starbucks AI expert on how AI transforms restaurant customer engagement

August 30, 2022

Can AI and machine learning transform customer engagement in restaurants into a more personalized experience? Yes, according to Brian Ames, program manager for…

Biscuit Belly focusing on Georgia, Alabama

August 30, 2022

Biscuit Belly, a Kentucky-based brunch restaurant founded in 2019, is continuing its national expansion through franchising, with developments in the Georgia…

Dave's Hot Chicken entering Philly market

August 30, 2022

Dave's Hot Chicken, a Los Angeles-based street food concept, has inked an agreement with Jiger Patel and Pranav Desai to open a minimum of eight locations…