Newk's hires former la Madeline operations VP

February 10, 2020

Newk's Eatery has named Joe Pate as its first chief operations officer, a position created to expand the operations team as part its growth plan.

RFIS 2020 Sponsor Preview: Netsurion

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Netsurion BranchSDO is a comprehensive software-defined branch network solution combining a powerful yet easily-deployed edge appliance and cloud orchestration.

Greek from Greece lands 31-unit deal

February 10, 2020

Greek from Greece Bakery-Cafe has finalized a deal that will expand its portfolio from 10 to 41 locations. Thirty locations will open in Long Island, New York…

4 tech trends picking up steam in 2020

by Graham Campbell

Givex COO Graham Campbell explains how restaurant owners can take advantage of upcoming technology trends to maximize sales and profitability.

Chef Chatter: How Corner Bakery drives menu innovation

Jim Doak, chef and culinary consultant at Corner Bakery Cafe, doesn't think menu innovation needs to be intimidating.

Restaurant sales robust thanks to warm weather conditions

February 7, 2020

Same-store restaurant sales increased 2.3% in January, the best growth in over four years, and it was all due to mild weather conditions and historic warm…

Daily Jam jams on via franchising

February 7, 2020

Daily Jam, a fast casual brunch concept, has signed its first franchise agreement, a 10-unit deal in Michigan with Motor City Jam, an entity under the family…

The drive-thru experience driving growth for Scooter's Coffee

February 7, 2020

Coffee drinkers are using the drive-thru more than ever, according to a Statista report that said drive-thru coffee orders have increased over the past five…

Your Pie launches cauliflower keto crust

February 7, 2020

Keto diet adherents got a new friend in the pizza kitchen this week when Georgia-based Your Pie said it is launching a keto-friendly cauliflower crust across…

CoreLife Eatery hires marketing VP

February 6, 2020

CoreLife Eatery, a fast casual restaurant featuring scratch-made fare, has named Julia Baker as its vice president of marketing.

Chicken Salad Chick opening in Baton Rouge

February 6, 2020

Chicken Salad Chick is opening its first location in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Located at 801 Frogmore Dr., the Baton Rouge units marks the brand’s eighth…

Choosing the Right POS: Seven Key Questions to Ask

A point of sale (POS) system is a key piece of technology in the successful operation of a fast casual business. While POS solutions have existed for decades…

Grubhub doubles participating restaurants but urges patience on industry turbulence

February 6, 2020

Grubhub Founder and CEO Matt Maloney and CFO Adam DeWitt penned a letter to shareholders as part of the food delivery firm's quarterly earnings report, touting…

How Just Salad is reducing waste

February 6, 2020

Just Salad released its first sustainability report Thursday, saying that it has diverted 75,000 pounds of single-use plastic from landfills through its…

Quiznos targets Latin America for growth

February 6, 2020

As part of a 20-store development deal, Quiznos is on track to open five restaurants this year in Latin American markets including Costa Rica, Honduras…

DeliverThat drives into Boston

February 6, 2020

DeliverThat has launched its restaurant catering delivery service in the Boston area, marking the company’s 42nd location in the United States and…

GetFried rebrands to myfrii

February 6, 2020

GetFried, a QSR specializing in fries founded in 2015 in New York, has changed its name to myfrii and rebranded as a fast casual chain, according to…

Can restaurants learn from retail's mistakes?

February 5, 2020

It's always better to learn from someone else's mistakes then to make them, and in this case, that "someone" is the retail industry.

Leveraging technology to manage restaurant labor costs

Labor can make or break a restaurant, being the one variable that exists in all facets of a restaurant’s core functionality and a top concern among managers…

Chipotle surges in Q4 with strong same-store sales, digital enhancements

February 5, 2020

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. reported strong earnings growth during the fourth quarter, as the restaurant chain continued to boost existing sales, opened…