Shake Shack providing more opportunities for women, people of color

April 29, 2021

Women now make up 53% of Shake Shack's overall workforce, and people of color make up 76%, according to the New York-based chain, which Thursday unveiled its…

Musician Jason Mraz joins Chipotle's sustainable farming efforts

April 29, 2021

In an effort to support projects building sustainable, equitable and efficient food systems, Chipotle Mexican Grill has launched its third accelerator program…

SSS up 7% at Clean Juice

April 29, 2021

Clean Juice, a USDA-certified organic juice bar franchise founded in 2014 in Charlotte, reported this week that sales were up for the first quarter of 2021.

BurgerFi CEO: '2020 was a transformative year'

April 29, 2021

Although BurgerFi reported that Q4 sales decreased 7%, total revenue was up 12% and delivery and digital sales rose by more than 80% over the period ending…

SpotOn partners with US Small Business Administration to streamline restaurant fund application

April 29, 2021

SpotOn, a restaurant management systems provider, is partnering with the U.S. Small Business Administration to assist restaurants in gaining funds from the…

How 1 casual dining chain is competing with fast casuals

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

After testing its new chicken brand at a Cincinnati festival,  Buffalo Wings & Rings is rolling out the concept via ghost kitchens.

Saladworks posts double-digit openings in Q1

April 29, 2021

Pennsylvania-based Saladworks — owned by WOWorks — along wtih Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh, The Simple Greek and Frutta Bowls, expanded its reach in the first…

Chipotle pushes back against 'unfair workforce' accusations

April 29, 2021

The lawsuit that New York City filed this week against Chipotle is a "dramatic overreach," according to Laurie Schalow, Chipotle chief corporate affairs…

Burroughs Company Overview

As the largest independent service and integration provider for payment and transaction automation technologies in North America, Burroughs is your end-to-end…

Wing Zone joins the Chicken Sandwich Wars

April 28, 2021

A new contender just joined the so-called Chicken Sandwich Wars: Wing Zone's Colossal Chicken Sandwich is entering the fray and doesn't care if it ruffles a…

Dog Haus entering Oakland with ghost kitchen

April 28, 2021

In East Bay, California, the "dog days" of summer are coming Monday when Dog Haus makes its Oakland debut at the local CloudKitchens facility, at 2353 E. 12th…

How QSR and Fast Casual Restaurants Can Prep for the Off-Premise Evolution

There are many opportunistic windows that opened during the pandemic that restaurants are not dismissing as a phase. One of those windows was off-premise…

Wingstop flying high after beating Q1 expectations

April 28, 2021

Led by a 64% increase in digital orders, Dallas-based Wingstop Inc. reported Wednesday that Q1 system-wide sales were up 30% and that total revenue increased…

Epic Wings signs 39-store franchise agreement

April 28, 2021

San Diego-based Epic Wings has signed a 39-store franchise agreement with Kevin Davis, of Phenomenal Wings, with plans to open locations in Los Angeles County…

Starbucks CEO: 'US sales have fully recovered'

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson not only outlined the five consumer behaviors driving the chain's strategy but also revealed how artificial intelligence and store…

Outdoor Signage Rises in Importance in the New Restaurant Industry

The way restaurants serve their guests has changed dramatically in the wake of COVID-19. Digital displays offer the opportunity to make those changes more…

Everytable opening first of 3 Long Beach locations

April 27, 2021

Everytable, which has a mission to make fresh food accessible and affordable for all, is opening the first of three Long Beach storefronts Monday in…

Five Tips for Getting a Restaurant Up, Running and Positioned for Success

The process of getting a restaurant up, running and positioned for success – particularly nowadays – can be a daunting task. Here are five tips for achieving a…

Waba Grill posts best quarter in 15-year history

April 27, 2021

WaBa Grill, a healthy rice bowl chains, has posted its top-performing sales quarter in the brand's 15-year history, with same-store sales up 21.3% over Q1 2020.

Soom Soom expanding via ghost kitchens

April 27, 2021

Thanks to its partnership with C3, an omnichannel food and beverage platform, Soom Soom Fresh, a family owned Mediterranean brand in Los Angeles, is expanding…