News & Media
Jan. 14 webinar gives even smallest brands mega-marketing powers
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
December 31, 2019
Want to put your brand on the lists of hot dining spots without substantial outlays of cash? Plan to attend this upcoming webinar.
read now
Click this: Top 10 fast casual stories of 2019
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
It's almost bottle-popping time, but first let's take a look back at FastCasual's most popular articles of 2019.
read now
Zoup! delivering soup to those in need
December 30, 2019
January is National Soup Month, and to celebrate, Zoup! Eatery is delivering 100 Zoup! Rescue Care Packages across the United States and Ontario, Canada…
read now
Main Squeeze Juice headed to Fort Worth
December 30, 2019
Main Squeeze Juice Co., a newcomer to the more than $5 billion juice market, is continuing its expansion throughout Texas with an opening at 4560 Heritage…
read now
Huey Magoo's plans 10 openings in 2020
December 30, 2019
Huey Magoo's has opened a location in Ocoee, Florida, featuring the chain's first drive-thru. The 2,000-square-foot restaurant, which includes indoor and…
read now
RFIS 2020 Sponsor Preview: HotRocks
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
The Hot Rocks Oven is a new way to cook pizza, combining a conveyor for speed and stones for high quality, said CFO Vincent Tourigny.
read now
NYC deli teams up with Vita Coco to deliver hangover kits
December 30, 2019
New York City-based Lenwich is teaming up with Postmates and Vita Coco, a coconut water beverage brand to not only celebrate National Hangover Day Wednesday…
read now
Can fast casual get any faster?
by Nancy A Shenker — CEO, theONswitch, LLC
Nancy Shenker of MomentFeed offers five ways to speed up service without sacrificing food quality.
read now
Blaze Pizza opens 10th North Carolina location
December 30, 2019
Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza is making its Jacksonville, North Carolina, debut Thursday at 3040 Western Blvd., and will celebrate Friday by giving customers who…
read now
Kura Sushi opening in Texas
December 27, 2019
Kura Sushi USA, which offers a dining experience built on authentic Japanese cuisine and a technology-enabled revolving sushi service model, has opened…
read now
Why you should give your hourly workers these 3 things
Snagajob's 2019 State of the Hourly Worker Report identified three takeaways franchise and restaurant leaders can use to retain and manage today's hourly…
read now
Kansas City fine-dining experts open fast casual concept
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Chef Michael Corvino and his wife and business partner, Christina, are experts when it comes to fine dining. The owners of Corvino Supper Club & Tasting Room…
read nowFDA warns restaurants about using bulk-purchased hard-cooked eggs
December 27, 2019
The hard-boiled egg recall that started on Dec. 23 is expanding to include all of Almark Foods' hard-boiled eggs processed at its Gainesville, Georgia…
read now
Keto, paleo diners focus of El Pollo Loco bowls
December 26, 2019
El Pollo Loco has expanded its so-called "better-for-you menu" by adding a line of Pollo Fit Bowls. The brand said that its data indicates that while 95% of…
read now
Jollibee opens doors to first Saskatchewan store
December 23, 2019
This week Jollibee opened the doors to its first store in Saskatchewan, which marks its 48th location in North America.
read now
How to avoid unnecessarily costly construction
by Brie Carlson — AIA, Associate Partner, starrdesign
Brie Carlson, associate partner at Starr Design, discusses why investing in an architect during the construction process could save you thousands.
read now
Starbucks pays up to settle labor suit
December 20, 2019
Chipotle isn't the only major fast casual chain battling labor disputes this week in New York. Starbucks Corp will pay $176,000 in restitution to employees to…
read now
Spice up your Holiday Table with Hot Head Burritos Catering
Stop the stress and let Hot Head Burritos handle your holiday event needs with Hot Head Catering. Tacos, bowls and nachos with fresh, flavorful choices…
read now
Sweeten up the Season with Treats
Rapid Fired Pizza wants to sweeten your holiday hustle and bustle with some desserts that the family is sure to love! Try our delectable Cini Sticks, a…
read nowFazoli's fuels Florida growth with Tampa deal
December 20, 2019
Fazoli's is continuing to expand its Florida footprint via an agreement with Franchisee Carlos L. Saenz to bring five restaurants in 2021 to the Tampa area, in…
read now
