Dickey's Barbecue Pit adds research and development chef

August 29, 2018

Dickey's Barbecue Pit has added Phil Butler as its research and development chef, according to a press release. Butler, who has worked in the restaurant…

Garbanzo opens on Moravian College campus

August 29, 2018

Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh has opened on Moravian College's campus in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, according to a press release. 

Fiesta Restaurant Group adds senior director of off-premise consumption

August 28, 2018

Fiesta Restaurant Group, parent company of the Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana, has hired Jackie Swift-Kurkjian as senior director of off-premise consumption…

Report: Consumers using 'near me' searches on smartphones to choose restaurants

August 28, 2018

Google "near me" searches are up 200 percent, according to an Uberall report that surveyed more than 1,000 smartphone users across the US to understand their…

3 brands vying to win 'Perfect Pitch'

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Meet three innovative start-up restaurant concepts during this year's Fast Casual Executive Summit in Seattle.

Pokeatery expands to Louisiana

August 28, 2018

Pokeatery, a concept bringing Hawaiian flavors to the mainland, has signed with Revelry Food Group to bring the franchise to southern Louisiana, according to a…

Chipotle launches in-app delivery

August 28, 2018

Chipotle Mexican Grill is launching direct delivery powered through DoorDash, which allows customers to get Chipotle delivered without having to leave…

Starbucks launches community-based program to help local causes

August 27, 2018

Starbucks and Points of Light, the world's largest organization dedicated to volunteer service, have launched Starbucks Service Fellows, an employer-led…

The voice of a Sub Station II franchisee

Sub Station II franchisee Mike Monson chats with Tim Tang of Hughes about the voice of the franchisee and the importance of relevancy.

Luna Grill adds executive chef

August 27, 2018

Luna Grill has hired Ron Oliver, a cookbook author and former chef at Marine Room in La Jolla, California, as executive chef, according to a press release. 

9 ways to protect your brand, employees from injuries

The average annual workers' compensation claim per restaurant is $45,600, with New York having the largest average cost-incurred at $239,257. Indirect costs…

Red Robin COO on using tech to meet evolving consumer needs

Carin Stutz, COO of Red Robin, chats wth Tim Tang of Hughes about how the chain handles customers' evolving needs, which includes a push for technology.

Smoothie King celebrates 1000th store

August 24, 2018

Smoothie King opened its 1,000th store  Thursday, in Richardson, Texas, according to a press release.

Firehouse CEO on 'surviving the era of the aggregators'

Firehouse Subs' CEO Don Fox weighs in on some of the opportunities and challenges in the era of third-party delivery.

Chipotle looking to mentor 8 restaurant start-ups

August 24, 2018

Chipotle Mexican Grill has launched an initiative to mentor start-up restaurants that share its vision of "cultivating a better world."

Primo Hoagies signs 3-unit franchise deal

August 23, 2018

Primo Hoagies, a Philadelphia-born Italian specialty sandwich franchise, has signed a three-unit agreement with Christopher Amico for the North Jersey area…

How 1 couple is proving tacos save lives

by Katie Shipp — intern, networld media group

Tacos 4 Life is no ordinary taco enterprise. For every taco sold the fast casual provides a meal to a hungry family.

Built Custom Burgers signs African development deal

August 23, 2018

Built Custom Burgers, which specializes in offering healthier options such as hormone- and antibiotic-free Angus Beef and gluten-free buns, is…

Freddy's reports 14.5 % growth

August 23, 2018

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers experienced significant growth in the first half of 2018, opening 31 restaurants and achieving year-over-year…

Husband-and-wife team opening 5th Zoup

August 22, 2018

Zoup has stirred up quite a following in Pennsylvania with 11 units, and Malvern residents will have their own location when Paul and Julie Diaz open one this…