Restaurants using AI tools from NCR Voyix for guest retention, operational efficiency

The company's Aloha Consumer Marketing Solution uses AI to help restaurants personalize outreach and track results, and Aloha Menu and Aloha Smart Manager will…

Presented by NCR Voyix

Chipotle debuting Adobo Ranch

June 9, 2025

Chipotle Mexican Grill is adding its first new dip in five years to menu. Adobo Ranch, featuring dobo pepper, sour cream and a blend of herbs and spices, is…

Snacking: The death of the daypart?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Snacking is driving morning sales for Juice It Up and late-night sales for Zaxby's.

Restaurant leaders using AI to replicate own voices for ordering

June 6, 2025

Palona AI has created Restaurant AI, an artificial intelligence sales assistant designed specifically for the pizza, fast casual and quick-service restaurant…

Esper's tech designed to streamline IT Ops for restaurants

At the National Restaurant Association Show, Cherryh Cansler interviews Esper's Keith Szot about the company's expansion into Linux-based device management.

Presented by Esper.io, Inc.

Smalls Sliders launches Strawberry Swirl Shake

June 6, 2025

Smalls Sliders' latest limited-time treat is the Strawberry Swirl Shake, and it's here for just the summer. The shake is available from now through Aug. 31…

Pinky Cole hires President for Slutty Vegan

June 6, 2025

Pinky Cole, founder and CEO of Atlanta-based Slutty Vegan, has named entrepreneur, investor and marketer Lauren Maillian as brand president.

Socializing for success: 13 takeaways from Restaurant Marketing Workshop

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Restaurant marketers spent an hour swapping social media trips, tricks and no-nos when crafting social media plans.

Fazoli's makes Canadian debut

June 5, 2025

After annoucing last year that it signed a 25-unit deal to expand to Canada, Fazoli's, owned by FAT Brands, opened its first international location this week…

NBA Hall of Famer's fast casual concept launches franchising

June 5, 2025

Grown, an organic-certified fast-food restaurant founded by Shannon Ray and NBA Hall of Famer Ray Allen, is launching a nationwide franchising program. The…

Botrista blends tech, flavor in new beverage line

Botrista launches automated beverage platform.

Presented by Botrista Inc.

The science behind Gen Z's obsession with Instagram-worthy drinks

Fast Casual Nation hosts Paul Barron and Cherryh Cansler dive into the $243 billion functional beverage market with Noah Burgess, Research & Development…

DIG collaborates with Persian-American content creator

June 5, 2025

DIG, a fast-casual restaurant serving seasonal, scratch-cooked comfort food, has partnered with Persian-American content creator Cyrus Veyssi to launch Cyrus…

Mooyah hires former Capriotti's exec to lead growth

June 4, 2025

Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes has hired Michael Meche as its president. He previously served as chief restaurant officer for Capriotti's and Wing Zone…

Toast commits $5M to combat food insecurity

June 4, 2025

Toast Inc. announced Wednesday a $5 million philanthropic commitment over the next five years to combat global food insecurity, beginning with a U.S.

Five Guys launches ghost kitchen

June 4, 2025

Five Guys launched its first ghost kitchen Monday in San Francisco, California, partnering with CloudKitchens to expand its reach.

Sunrise Social Express aims to be infusion of Waffle House, Raising Cane’s

June 4, 2025

Sunrise Social Express, a fast casual version of Sunrise Social, a metro-Philly hotspot, is now open at 301 S. Main Road in Vineland.

3 tech-savvy ways to ease restaurant labor costs

by Eran Hollander — Chief Product Officer, HungerRush

Restaurants that embrace a tech-first mindset aren't just keeping up; they're gaining the clarity and control needed to manage labor costs, empower their…

Chipotle opens event space in Ohio

June 4, 2025

Chipotle has opened a meeting and event space called The Pepper Training Center inside its Restaurant Support Center in Columbus' Downtown Arena District at…

Amid Tech Adoption and Labor Strains, AgozTech LLC Helps Restaurants Boost Efficiency with Rugged POS Accessories

As quick-service restaurants continue to modernize with mobile ordering, handheld POS tablets, and curbside delivery tools, many operators face a growing but…