Pie Five Pizza launches 2nd Colorado Springs location

June 29, 2016

Pie Five Pizza Co. has announced the launch of its second Colorado Springs location set to open Saturday, July 2, at 1645 Briargate Parkway.

Back Of The House created to target San Fran neighborhoods

June 29, 2016

Adriano Paganini has announced the launch of Back of the House Restaurant Group, which is now housing his eight concepts, including his fast casual brand…

SafetyCulture iAuditor expands beyond mobile platform

June 29, 2016

SafetyCulture, a technology company that focused on workplace safety, has announced the launch of its mobile app available on Windows 10, iOS and Android. The…

Report: How to get ahead of beverage trends to increase profits

June 29, 2016

The restaurant industry is no longer defined by creative entrees and sides — beverages are pouring into the spotlight. In fact, they are now driving 45 percent…

Which Wich leaves kids 'holding the bag' with new menu

June 29, 2016

Which Wich is rolling out a new kids menu this week after the mother of two youngsters, Courtney Sinelli, took her gripes about restaurant offerings for…

Pieology Pizzeria opens 1st restaurant in Georgia

June 29, 2016

Pieology Pizzeria announced that it has opened its first Georgia location in Alpharetta, according to a recent press release.

Patriotism comes in many forms — even fried and freshly brewed

June 29, 2016

As we rumble up on another Independence Day, it seems many in our country associate strong patriotic sentiment with something edible or sippable. In fact, a…

Noodles & Company reports data security breach

June 29, 2016

Noodles & Company reported Tuesday that a data security incident may have compromised customers' credit and debit card information in locations in about 2…

Fired Pie brings on CFO, board member

June 29, 2016

Fired Pie, the Arizona-based pizza concept, has hired Abby Anderson as chief financial officer. Anderson joins the team with an extensive history of financial…

Video: Pei Wei dishes on rebranding, CEO search

CMO Clay Dover gives Cherryh Cansler, editor of FastCasual, the scoop on the chain's rebranding efforts and its search for the perfect CEO.

Franchising Focus: Mooyah COO marching to beat of 'world-dominating drum'

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

COO Michael Mabry discusses the brand's future plans.

Video: Retailers dive into technology at Interactive Customer Experience Summit

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The Interactive Customer Experience (ICX) Summit featured almost three days of education, networking and tours.

Whataburger caves to customers’ burger demands

June 28, 2016

Whataburger's Sweet & Spicy Bacon Burger, which was introduced last summer, has returned to the menu for a limited time. Fans took to social media to urge…

Cool off with Tropical Smoothie Cafe's summer menu items

June 28, 2016

Tropical Smoothie Café has announced two new summer menu items: Thai chicken and watermelon mojito smoothie.

&pizza celebrates Independence Day the all-American way

June 28, 2016

&pizza has announced the return of its bacon cheeseburger pizza and cherry bomb craft soda for a limited time, at all 13 locations.

Blaze Pizza preps 150th location, on target to hit 500 by 2019

June 28, 2016

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza is living up to its name as it's on pace to open its 500th location in three years time — which equates to an average of one new…

Culinar introduces online ordering service

June 28, 2016

Culinar has launched its online ordering service that allows businesses to reach current customers and market to new users by creating a no-hassle digital…

QikServe revs up mobile ordering for hospitality sector

June 28, 2016

QikServe, a mobile order and payment company, has launched QikServe 5, which is designed to speed up the integration of mobile ordering and payment technology…

GE sells off restaurant assets of lending arm in massive 3-way deal

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

GE Capital U.S. is selling the bulk of its restaurant financing assets, which are worth about $1.4 billion.

Juice It Up! continues strong performance with 10% jump in same-store sales

June 28, 2016

Juice It Up!, a raw juice and smoothie franchise, finished Q2 with a same-store sales increase of 10 percent compared to the previous year. It finished Q1 up…