Chop Chop Rice launches franchise plan

June 21, 2019

Chop Chop Rice Co., a four-unit Japanese-inspired fast casual concept headquartered in Texas, has an aggressive franchise plan set for the rest of Texas and…

Foodli CEO discusses benefits of self-service technology

Ish Singh, co-founder and CEO of Foodli, discusses how its technology for self service kiosks, mobile order and pay increases operator profitability.

Chicken Salad Chick + Steritech on scooping up accolades for menu simplicity, food safety

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

This week, the presidents of Chicken Salad Chick and Steritech take the microphone to relay the components of everything from a great scoop of chicken salad to…

Shake Shack opening in Houston

June 21, 2019

Shake Shack is coming to downtown Houston, opening Tuesday at 702 Main St,, at the corner of Capital and Main Street, according to a press release.

PJ's Coffee awards free franchise license to former Marine

June 20, 2019

PJ's Coffee of New Orleans chose Marine Corps veteran Bobby Mounts as the winner of its annual Veteran Franchise License Giveaway. 

Yogurtland entering Indonesia

June 20, 2019

Yogurtland has signed a multiple store development agreement to expand to Indonesia with business partners Franseda Natalio, William Siawira and Erwin Sujono.

7 tips to help restaurant managers navigate immigration compliance

With the Homeland Security FY 2020 budget calling for an additional $313.9 million for the hiring of an additional 1,000 officers and more than 600 supporting…

Par Technology teams with SpeedETab to integrate technology for restaurant POS

June 20, 2019

Par Technology Corp., a provider of point-of-sale technology for restaurants and retail stores, has entered an agreement to integrate its technology with…

Rush Bowls opening first Michigan location

June 20, 2019

Rush Bowls is opening its first Michigan unit, which is one of five planned by Beth Lehman, founder of Blush Enterprises. "Detroit's revitalization is a…

FAT Brand acquires Elevation Burger

June 20, 2019

FAT Brands Inc. just got a little fatter.

Cosi opens 4th Connecticut restaurant

June 19, 2019

Cosi Inc. has expanded its presence in The Constitution State. In addition to having locations in West Harford, Stamford and Avon, Cosi is now open in…

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The demand for fake meat is real

June 19, 2019

Shares of Beyond Meat skyrocketed Tuesday after the plant-based protein company said it was going to sell its meatless meat as patties in grocery stores…

Panera expanding dinner menu pilot to 9 stores

June 19, 2019

After testing a dinner menu at a Jacksonville, Florida location, Panera Bread is expanding its dinner menu pilot to nine stores in Lexington, Kentucky in July.

Zivelo CEO discusses the future of self-service kiosks

Healy Cypher, CEO of Zivelo, sits down with FastCasual's Cherryh Cansler to discuss the future of self-service kiosks.

Zivelo introduces the X2 Slim counter top mounted kiosk

Kris Bartel, chief business development officer at Zivelo, demos the X2 Slim counter top mounted kiosk.

Bubbakoo's Burritos opens Philadelphia unit

June 19, 2019

Bubbakoo's Burritos, a Jersey Shore-based eatery that serves Mexican food fused with American flavor, has opened its first Philadelphia location. As the…

Crazy Dough's Pizza rebrands a year after GFG acquisition

June 18, 2019

Crazy Dough's Pizza said it is rebranding now, a bit less than a year after it was acquired by Atlanta-based franchisor, Georgia Franchise Group. Rebranding…

Former Hardee's franchisee opening 3 Captain D's units in Georgia

June 18, 2019

Captain D's opened this week in Hazlehurst, Georgia, marking the brand's 105th restaurant in the state.    "Captain D's commitment to innovation and…

Is acerola the new acai?

June 17, 2019

California's Juice It Up is launching its Superfruit Sunrise smoothie and bowl featuring the acerola, a nutritionally dense fruit known to boost immunity, aid…