Long Island Bagel Cafe lands first franchisee

September 1, 2020

Having opened eight locations in Long Island over the past 20 years, the Long Island Bagel Cafe is now in the franchising game. Its first franchisee, Michael…

Chef gives 4 reasons to get on board with seafood

By Chef John Livera, consulting chef for Norwegian Seafood Council and president of Red Barn Kitchen in the Decatur Municipal Airport Seafood delivers on…

Beef O' Brady's 'chickens out'

August 31, 2020

FSC Franchise Co., the parent company of Tampa-based Beef' O' Brady's and The Brass Tap, is getting in the chicken game with The Hatchery. Although the fast…

Fatburger, Buffalo’s Express add to Singapore portfolio

August 31, 2020

FAT Brands Inc., the parent company of Fatburger and Buffalo's Express, has opened its third co-branded location in Singapore at 1 W Coast Dr., Newest…

Jersey Mike's launches contactless catering program

August 31, 2020

Jersey Mike's Subs is introducing a contactless catering program to give customers a more secure meal option for gatherings. Choices include:

Captain D's sister brand makes Nashville debut

August 31, 2020

Grandy's, the sister brand of Captain D's that serves homestyle comfort food, is opening in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, according to a press release. Located at…

Why Dog Haus hearts virtual kitchens (and why you should, too)

Nearly 18 months ago, Dog Haus started developing virtual brands for an August 2020 launch, but COVID-19 forced an earlier debut. Dog Haus' Hagop Giragossian…

PLNT Burger growing within Whole Foods

August 31, 2020

PLNT Burger, a plant-based fast casual concept that launched last year in Silver Spring, Maryland, is debuting its sixth store inside the Whole Foods Market at…

Chipotle using app to support back-to-school fundraiser

August 31, 2020

Chipotle Mexican Grill is leveraging its fundraising technology to help support under-resourced students returning to school. Through its first-ever digital…

I Love Juice snags former Taziki's VP

August 28, 2020

Fresh Hospitality has named Rachel Layton, Taziki's former VP of marketing and growth, as the next managing partner of the company's I Love Juice Bar brand.

Coca-Cola Company restructures, 4,000 offered voluntary separation

August 28, 2020

The Coca-Cola Co. has initiated a major restructuring that will include the reduction of 4,000 employees, the company announced in a press release.

Mamoun's Falafel continues New Jersey expansion

August 28, 2020

New York City's Mamoun's Falafel has opened a location in East Rutherford, New Jersey, the fourth of 25 units coming to the state as part of a deal with…

Capriotti’s launches ghost kitchens in California

August 28, 2020

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop has opened ghost kitchens in California via partnerships with CloudKitchen in L.A. and Kitchen United in Pasadena, where it joins the…

Saladworks pins growth on robotic salad maker

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

When restaurants were closing in response to COVID-19, Saladworks went into overdrive targeting non-traditional locations. The Chowbotics robotic saladmaker…

Contactless Payments Across Multiple Verifone Devices

With COVID-19 promising to remain an issue for the foreseeable future, contactless payments will continue to increase in popularity.

Starbucks, Sweetgreen leading employees to the polls

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Two fast casual brands known for leading the industry — Sweetgreen and Starbucks — are leading their employees to the polls in November.

It's time for all-things pumpkin — again

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

As the pandemic keeps us all in a constant state of upheaval, it's therapeutic to know that we can still count on a few things. I'm looking at you, pumpkin…

CORE appoints Sheila Bennett as executive director

August 26, 2020

Children of Restaurant Employees — CORE — a national non-profit organization that supports food and beverage service employees with children, has appointed…

Bushi by JINYA opening second California location

August 26, 2020

More of the Los Angeles community will soon get a taste of authentic Japanese cuisine Tuesday when bushi by JINYA opens in Glendora. Located at 905 E. Arrow…

I Heart Mac & Cheese launching flagship store in San Francisco

August 26, 2020

I Heart Mac & Cheese is opening a flagship store in San Franciso Bay, marking California's 11th location. Under the direction of first-time franchisee…