Chanticleer names president

November 8, 2018

Chanticleer Holdings Inc., which owns and franchises a variety of brands, including American Burger Company, BGR — Burgers Grilled Right, Little Big Burger…

Chipotle, Dickey's, Applebee's execs offer tips on AI strategy, ROI

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Artificial intelligence is fast becoming a mainstream technology for fast casual brands, but it requires a plan and data insight, as leaders revealed during a…

Starbucks testing delivery, mobile payment in Japan

November 8, 2018

Starbucks is planning a major expansion in Japan, opening 300 stores there over three years and launching a series of e-commerce initiatives, including mobile…

Blaze location No. 300 opens in Miami

November 8, 2018

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza has opened location No. 300 - this one in Miami, Florida. The pivotal event comes just a couple of months after the brand clocked up…

Mamoun' Falafel readying first Atlanta location

November 7, 2018

Middle Eastern fast casual Mamoun's Falafel has signed a lease for the first of six units in a franchise deal planned for the Atlanta, Georgia area.

Starbucks expands delivery service, pilots Star Kitchens in China

November 7, 2018

Starbucks is expanding its Starbucks Delivers service in China, making it available to more than 1,100 stores in 17 cities.

Habit Burger Grill fires up big funds to beat childhood hunger

November 7, 2018

The Habit Burger Grill has raised nearly $500,000 to help stop hunger across the U.S.

Rave Restaurant Group reports sales drop at Pie Five, growth for Pizza Inn

November 7, 2018

Rave Restaurant Group, the parent company of Pizza Inn and Pie Five, reported disappointing Q1 sales at Pie Five, but its older, full-service brand, Pizza Inn…

Back to School: Retail, Restaurants, and More

Let’s take a look at how retailers and restaurants can maximize their marketing efforts in order to capitalize on all of the customers out and about looking to…

Q&A with President of Regrub, and Smashburger Franchisee, Tom Jones

hopAdvisor recently spoke with Founder and President of Regrub, Tom Jones, who is the Smashburger franchise owner working with ShopAdvisor on a new campaign.

Why healthier foods are making your customers sick

People within the food service industry should be highly concerned about the increased risk of foodborne illness when serving fresher foods.

Capriotti's launches charity to fight homelessness in Vegas

November 6, 2018

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, based in Las Vegas, is hoping to make a big impact on homelessness in its hometown.

SpeedLine Solutions Inc. Moves to New Abbotsford Headquarters to Support Growth

SpeedLine Solutions Inc, an Abbotsford-based software company for more than 20 years, moved into a new headquarters last month at 3899 Mt. Lehman Road.

Chipotle celebrates Veterans Day with BOGO special

November 5, 2018

Chipotle Mexican Grill will offer a special buy-one, get-one deal in honor of veterans on Nov. 11.

Grass-fed steak hits Chronic Tacos menu

November 5, 2018

Premium grass-fed carne asada is now officially on the menu at all Chronic Taco locations.

Blaze opens 300th unit

November 2, 2018

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza has opened its 300th restaurant —  just two months after celebrating its sixth birthday. Founded in 2012, Blaze has expanded from its…

Farm Burger customers 'will vote for free fries'

November 2, 2018

Atlanta-based Farm Burger isn't opening until 12:30 p.m., Tuesday to give employees ample time to vote in Midterm Elections and will also give free fries to…

Chef Chatter: Vegas chef on what's hot for 2019

Shaun King, the executive chef at Momofuku Las Vegas, predicts 2019 menu trends.

Moe's Southwest Grill taps design contestants to create taco to-go packaging

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Two designers take on the challenge of creating a taco take-out meal kit for Moe's that can prevent in-transit messes.

Shake Shack misses Q3 earnings expectations

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

November 2, 2018

While some Q3 numbers were up at Shake Shack — revenue grew 26.5 percent and system-wide year-over-year unit growth increased 31 percent — the chain's shares…