23 Slim Chickens flying south to Tampa

June 23, 2021

Fayetteville, Arkansas-based Slim Chickens has signed a 23-unit agreement with Florida Slims, owned by Brian Lee, Charlie Blumberg, Jared Blair, Steven Etchen…

Soy Takes Center Stage on Plant-based Menus

Consumers are increasingly seeking out plant-based dishes on restaurant menus, and soy products are helping fill the bill.

The Habit Burger adds 2nd Tempe location

June 23, 2021

The Habit Burger Grill, owned by Yum Brands and based in California, is opening a second restaurant Wednesday in Tempe, Arizona, at 8905 S. Harl Ave.

Barberitos putting customers in the mood

June 23, 2021

Barberitos, which has over 50 locations, has rolled out several initiatives to thank guests for their business, including the "Burrito Love" campaign. Meant to…

Stoner's Pizza begins Mile High City expansion

June 23, 2021

Stoner's Pizza Joint is entering the Denver market in September when it opens on East Yale Avenue.

Former Tropical Smoothie leader named Krystal CMO

June 23, 2021

Krystal has named one of its own former marketing executives, who most recently led menu strategy for Tropical Smoothie Cafe, Alice Crowder, as its CMO…

Looking into Another Broken Egg's crystal ball

Chef Jason Knoll, VP of Culinary for Another Broken Egg Cafe, reveals how to craft a seasonal menu that will return higher profits and provide guests with…

Wing Zone adds operations, marketing execs

June 23, 2021

Wing Zone has added to its leadership team, tapping Derek Roback as VP of Operations and Dean Sasso as director of Marketing.

Qdoba customers getting sauced at flavor bar

June 22, 2021

Qdoba is launching a line of signature salsas, sauces and toppings that allows guests to dial up the flavor when creating their own burritos, bowls and other…

Costa Coffee taps design firm to support global expansion

June 22, 2021

Costa Coffee, a U.K- based coffee house chain that has a coffee vending machine known as Costa Express, has appointed Imagination, an experience design…

Miso Robotics teams with Lancer on automated-beverage dispenser

June 22, 2021

Miso Robotics, the AI startup company behind Flippy, a robotic kitchen dispenser, has joined forces with beverage dispenser manufacturer Lancer Worldwide to…

Solving the labor crisis: How to tap into the potential of your current workforce and be an employer of choice

With vaccination rates increasing, restaurants are starting to return to a semblance of normal operations. But as The Great Return continues, a new challenge…

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Chipotle revs up rewards with Tesla

June 22, 2021

Chipotle Mexican Grill is partnering with auto manufacturer Tesla and celebrating the launch of Rewards Exchange, the biggest update to its program since its…

Chick N Max eyeing Colorado

June 22, 2021

Chick N Max, which serves sandwiches, almond-wood smoked chicken and wings as well as chicken tenders, is eyeing Colorado as one of its top expansion states…

Cracked Eggery has breakfast for days — and nights

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

After serving artisan egg sandwiches and other egg-inspired cuisines from a food truck for the past two years in Washington D.C., Cracked Eggery is hatching…

Noodles & Co testing 3 summer salads

June 22, 2021

Noodles & Company is testing three summer-inspired salads in select locations, according to a company press release. They include:

Parsley & Mint now competing in fast casual Mediterranean market

June 22, 2021

The fast casual Mediterranean market has a new player; Parsley & Mint has officially opened its doors at 600 S. Main St., in Greenville, South Carolina.

RFIS 2021 Sponsor Preview: Appetize

Appetize is the first & only true enterprise cloud POS and management platform for food service and retail. Appetize is trusted by the highest volume…

Pita Mediterranean cruising into Mercedes-Benz Stadium

June 21, 2021

Atlanta-based Pita Mediterranean Street Food opened Sunday in Mercedes-Benz Stadium — home to the National Football League's Atlanta Falcons and Major League…

10 robots automating the restaurant industry

by Chen Feller

The automation revolution has begun in the restaurant industry.