Why millennials make valuable franchise partners

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Millennials have ignited rapid change in the industry and view franchising differently than the previous generation of business owners.

Slapfish CEO urges Summit attendees to 'make your most annoying customer your best friend'

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

Slapfish founder Andrew Gruel responds to approximately 30 online reviews daily about his company — regardless of whether they are positive or negative. He…

Why investing in 'corporate governance' is key to restaurant survival

This will involve investing in legal counsel to prepare documents governing the relationships between your company's officers, directors, and shareholders…

HuHot vegging out

April 1, 2016

As one of this year's biggest menu trends is fresh food, HuHot Mongolian Grill has added several veggie options to the menu.

Juice It Up! customers receiving Açaí freebies

April 1, 2016

Throughout the month of April, guests may participate in an Instagram photo contest for a chance to win free Açaí Bowls.

Dickey's launches Pulled Pork Street Tacos

April 1, 2016

The gluten-free offering includes Dickey's pulled pork with coleslaw and spicy barbecue sauce, packed into a traditional Mexican-style street taco.

The Halal Guys opening in East Brunswick, New Jersey

April 1, 2016

The Halal Guys has partnered with Fransmart to expand the brand and is aiming to have locations open in the north New Jersey and D.C. area by year's end.

Newk's reaches halfway point in 200-unit growth plan

April 1, 2016

Newk's Eatery is celebrating its centennial restaurant opening by uniting system-wide to raise $100,000 for ovarian cancer research

Capriotti's expanding San Fran footprint

April 1, 2016

The chain will give its first 100 guests in line tomorrow 9-inch Bobbie sandwiches for a year, according to a company press release.

Cheese Whiz milkshake oozes onto Wayback Burgers menu?

April 1, 2016

The shake that blends "milk, vanilla bean ice cream and Cheese Whiz," may or may not be an April Fool's joke.

True Food Kitchen gets REAL

April 1, 2016

Those that earn sufficient points in the areas of Responsible (nutrition), Epicurean (preparation), Agricultural (sourcing) and Leadership (going above and…

Customers will ultimately pay the price from wage increase, says Sonic chief

April 1, 2016

The higher minimum wage will likely be paid for through menu pricing in order to keep franchises profitable, says CEO Clifford Hudson.

Revention integrates with TenderCard

April 1, 2016

Revention and TenderCard, a provider in the stored value industry in gift card and loyalty services since 1997, have partnered to offer a value-added product…

Freebirds COO now in dual role as president

March 31, 2016

Freebirds COO Bobby Shaw is now also the company's new president.

52 billion reasons fast casuals are upgrading catering programs

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Off-premise catering in 2015 hit $52.3 billion, a 20 percent increase over 2011.

California green-lights $15 minimum wage

March 31, 2016

California lawmakers are signing off on a bill to boost the state'’s minimum wage to $15 within six years.

Captain D's put new LTO items on the hook

March 31, 2016

One of Nashville's most known seafood restaurants is spicing up its menu with some new LTOs.

Cousins Subs awards fan 'Big Red' experience

March 31, 2016

Cousins Subs and University of Wisconsin Athletics partnered to award a Badger fan and cancer survivor with the "Big Red" experience.

Sloan's Ice Cream to make Middle East debut

March 31, 2016

Sloan's Ice Cream is making its Middle Eastern debut today in Kuwait.

Heard at the Summit: Memorable quotes from Day 1

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Any time you gather some of the industry's brightest CEOs, franchisors, chefs, franchisees and vendors, there is sure to be some insightful quotes. We've…