How Cafe Rio's 'chief people officer' recruits, retains top employees

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

CPO Andy Hooper chats about how the recipe for the chain's success is more than just serving burritos and making money. Hint: It's about giving employees a…

Rapid Fired Pizza opens near Wright State University

March 24, 2016

Rapid Fired Pizza has opened its newest location in Fairborn, Ohio.

New study reveals America's favorite restaurants

March 24, 2016

A new large-scale consumer study conducted by Market Force Information reveals America's favorite quick service restaurants chains in four popular food…

California Pizza Kitchen wins Paytronix Loyaltees Mobile Engagement Award

March 24, 2016

Paytronix Systems announces third winner of its 2016 Paytronix Loyaltees Awards.

Fazoli's extends franchise incentives

March 23, 2016

Year to date, franchise unit sales are up 4.9 percent on a 3.7 percent increase in traffic. Franchisees have reported sales growth in 69 of the last 71 months.

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza opening in Lafayette, Louisiana

March 23, 2016

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza will open its first Lafayette, Louisiana, location on Friday.

Starbucks to donate 50M meals by 2021

March 22, 2016

In the first year alone, Starbucks FoodShare will provide nearly 5 million meals to those in need of nourishing food.

How to improve restaurant employee productivity: Part 3

To control labor costs, you need to look at several different metrics individually and collectively to get the most accurate picture and to make effective…

CREAM opening in Ontario, California

March 22, 2016

The new store, opening in May at 960 Ontario Mills Dr., Suite C., will be the first of two locations owned and operated by Linda and Michael Marceaux. The…

Pieology Pizzeria opens second Missouri location

March 22, 2016

Pieology Pizzeria has opened its second Missouri location, in Creve Coeur.

Jack in the Box, Qdoba Mexican Grill tap PAR tech, services

March 22, 2016

Jack in the Box has selected PAR EverServ hardware and service solutions for all stores and Qdoba Mexican Grill Corporate stores.

Brixx Wood Fired Pizza hits 3 new markets in 7 weeks

March 22, 2016

Brixx Wood Fired Pizza has opened in three new markets in seven weeks.

Chicken Salad Chick springing into Georgia

March 21, 2016

The restaurant, at 2817 Washington Road, marks the chains tenth unit in the state.

Boudin Bakery celebrates Spring with new salads

March 21, 2016

The salads offer a variety of ingredients, including crunchy apples, goat cheese and vibrant flavors inspired by peak seasonal produce.

Juice It Up! opens second Alburquerque location

March 21, 2016

The new Albuquerque Juice It Up! is located in the far north shopping center at 6300 San Mateo Blvd., NE, suite H-3.

MAD Greens to launch first Austin unit

March 21, 2016

In lieu of charging guests on opening day, MAD Greens is encouraging attendees to make a donation to Austin's Sustainable Food Center.

Smashburger providing full-service option in Denver airport

March 21, 2016

The full-service restaurants will occupy the 3,573- and 2,317-square foot spaces on concourses B and C that currently house Lefty's Mile High Bar and Grill…

Chipotle sending fans on digital photo hunt for guacamole

March 21, 2016

Players are rewarded for keen eyesight with a mobile offer good for a free order of chips and guacamole at any Chipotle in the U.S. or Canada.

PizzaRev to open 4 Long Island restaurants

March 21, 2016

Restaurant operators Mike Tochluk, Alan Shearer and Chuck Kwon will soon open Long Island's first PizzaRev.

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza delivered strong performance in 2015

March 21, 2016

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza President and COO Jim Mizes said the chain "delivered strong performance in 2015 by successfully executing on our growth strategy."