Will Fiesta Group's digital initiatives put it on the path to profitability?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Although Fiesta Restaurant Group, parent company of Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana, closed several units last year and reported mixed financial results Monday…

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Blaze pizza kicking off March with California, Nevada openings

February 26, 2019

Blaze Fast Fire'd Pizza continues its expansion this week with two restaurant openings in the western U.S.  The company is opening a sprawling…

Rapid Fired brings seafood to pizza for Lenten season

February 26, 2019

With the Christian season of Lent starting next week on March 6, many brands are introducing their annual seafood LTOs. To that end, Rapid Fired Pizza said…

Yelp triples Q4 2018 number of bookings over prior year's quarter

February 26, 2019

Yelp said it has experienced significant growth in its use in the last several months, particularly in the number of diners booking at restaurants directly…

Shake Shack reports mixed results as labor costs, traffic offset higher sales

February 25, 2019

Shake Shack reported mixed results in the fiscal fourth quarter, as increased sales were offset partially by declining store traffic and increased labor costs…

Robeks brings back former marketing VP

February 25, 2019

Robeks Fresh Juices and Smoothies has hired Mitch Baker as VP of Marketing. Baker, who held the same role in the mid-2000s with the brand, had been working for…

Pollo Tropical, Taco Cabana partners with DoorDash to offer delivery

February 25, 2019

DoorDash has entered an agreement with Fiesta Restaurant Group, to offer its on-demand meal delivery service to the company’s Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana…

Guy Fieri's Chicken Guy opening 2nd unit

February 25, 2019

Following the 2018 launch of its flagship location in Walt Disney World in Orlando, Chicken Guy — owned by celebrity chef Guy Fieri and restaurateur Robert…

NYC bans CBD in food, drinks

February 25, 2019

New York City's health department issued a ban today against the use of cannabidiol, CBD, from being used in food and drinks.

Rush Bowls makes Georgia debut

February 25, 2019

Rush Bowls, a fast casual brand serving meals-in-a-bowl made with fruits, vegetables, granola, honey, protein and vitamins, is opening its first Georgia…

Captain D's opens another Colorado franchise store

February 25, 2019

There's another Captain D's location in Colorado.

Cheesecake Factory opens Asian fast casual concept in LA

February 25, 2019

Owned by the Cheesecake Factory, Social Monk Asian Kitchen is now open in Westlake Village, California, in LA County. Developed by the creators of RockSugar…

Freakin’ Unbelievable Burgers prepping 2nd Michigan store

February 22, 2019

Freakin' Unbelievable Burgers is getting ready to open its second Michigan franchise location this spring, according to a press release.

Salata Salad taps David Wheeler as chief development officer

February 22, 2019

David Wheeler has been named Salata Salad Kitchen's chief development officer, a new role within the brand.

Wingstop launches 'Where Flavor Gets Its Wings' campaign, food truck tour

February 22, 2019

Wingstop has launched a platform and creative campaign, "Where Flavor Gets Its Wings," designed to showcase flavor varieties, according to a company press…

Collab Hospitality launches TYCA at Hai House concept

February 22, 2019

Collab Hospitality launched a fast casual concept this week, called TYCA, at Hai House in Palm Beach, Florida.