Robotic burger prep/vending machine debuts

March 24, 2022

RoboBurger, a fully autonomous robotic burger preparation and vending machine, launched today with a ribbon cutting at the Newport Centre, a Simon Mall in…

Savannah Seafood Shack boiling nationwide

The restaurant, which has been featured on the Cooking Channel, Food Network and the Travel Channel, is scouting for locations in the the top 40 media markets…

Quiznos revamps loyalty program

March 23, 2022

Denver-based Quiznos, which has over 750 locations, has redesigned its "Toasty Points" rewards program which is available online and via the Quiznos app.

Native Foods hires St. Louis native as executive chef

March 23, 2022

Native Foods, a vegan brand, has hired Chris Bertke as executive chef. The St. Louis native opened Utah Station in 2019 with a menu comprised of plant-based…

Flay for all: Bobby's Burgers rolls out franchising strategy

March 23, 2022

Bobby's Burgers, a four-unit, Las Vegas-based chain co-founded by Chef Bobby Flay, is launching a franchise growth plan, targeting major cities, including…

Bagel Boss rolls out nationwide delivery

March 23, 2022

New York City-based Bagel Boss, which has 14 locations, has a rolled out free nationwide delivery via a partnership with DoorDash, allowing customers to order…

FAT Brands CEO denies fraud allegations, looks forward to growth

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Andy Wiederhorn said his lawyers will prove his innocence and that FAT Brands is growing strong.

Jersey Mike's taps Soci to manage localized-marketing efforts

March 23, 2022

Jersey Mike's, which operates over 2,000 locations, has tapped Soci Inc. to help streamline its localized marketing strategy, including local listings, social…

Former Yum Brands CEO joins Thanx

March 23, 2022

Greg Creed, former Yum Brands CEO, is joining Thanx, a loyalty and guest engagement platform, as an advisor for the CEO and board, according to a press release.

ConverseNow, OrderSolutions help restaurants with AI order platforms

March 23, 2022

ConverseNow, a voice AI technology platform for restaurants, and OrderSolutions, a restaurant call center in the U.S., are partnering to help restaurant owners…

Wing It On upgrading website, mobile app

March 22, 2022

North Carolina-based Wing It On has revamped its website and will also improve its mobile app by year's end.

Paris Baguette hires former Sodexo director as executive chef

March 22, 2022

Paris Baguette has hired Andre Fuehr as executive chef to lead the chain's team of bakers and cakers, support growth goals and lean into customer insights to…

BurgerFi offering late-night bites via food truck

March 22, 2022

South Florida-based BurgerFi's food truck has partnered with late-night delivery platform Gopuff in order to serve customers in the Tallahassee area between …

WWE launching virtual brand to honor WrestleMania

March 22, 2022

WWE has created a delivery-only restaurant — WWE Smackadillas — in honor of WrestleMania 38, which takes place April 2-3 at AT&T Stadium in Dallas. In…

5 ways to generate sales, engagement through digital signage

March 22, 2022

Everyone knows how difficult times are for restaurants. One way to drum up sales without having to invest a lot of capital is to introduce digital signs that…

Rush Bowls opening 12 units in 2022

March 22, 2022

Rush Bowls will have 50 locations open by year's end, according to a company press release, which said that it was opening at least 12 units in Colorado, Texas…

Panera launching chicken sandwiches

March 22, 2022

Panera will be the latest chain to enter the so-called Chicken Sandwich Wars next week when it launches two chicken sandwiches, the "Signature Take" and the…

5 ways to solve restaurant industry's top 3 challenges

Several tools can help us solve labor shortages, supply chain disruptions and rising operating costs.

Webinar: Leveraging Market Disruptions to Enhance Your Brand Experience

March 22, 2022

Kimberly Jay Restaurants have faced an unprecedented onslaught of crises and shifting consumer expectations over the last two years. How can…

Skykit Announces Real-Time Dashboard Connections to Support Workplace Experience and Employee Engagement

Skykit is improving how companies communicate key business data with employees through digital signage. Dashboard Connections are now available as a Skykit…