Smoothie King launches discount for multi-unit franchisees

February 28, 2014

Smoothie King Franchises has announced an incentive program giving new franchisees the opportunity to save money when they sign a multi-unit agreement to open…

Weather dampened restaurant traffic in January

February 28, 2014

One theme touched upon during most recent earnings calls has been the severe winter weather's impact on restaurant traffic. According to the National…

Research shows strong connection between restaurant ambiance and consumer appeal

February 28, 2014

New research from Technomic's Consumer Brand Metrics tool outlines how restaurant ambiance can affect consumers' value perceptions.

The Generation With Huge Spending Power

Learn why restaurants need Gen Y-ers and how dismissing them can be fatal to their business.

Manage your reputation before customers leave

Management in the restaurant industry isn’t just about managing a physical location: it also involves managing customer perceptions.

Infographic: How Long is the Wait?

In order to learn more about the average wait times at restaurants, the LRS marketing team distributed a survey to 8,500 restaurant managers. The following…

Going global: Is your brand ready?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Restaurant execs share the dos and don'ts of expanding internationally.

Food Runner acquires Philippines-based City Delivery

February 27, 2014

Food Runner, a food delivery company in Southeast Asia, has acquired City Delivery, another food delivery service operating in the Philippines. The acquisition…

NRA names new SVP of ServSafe

February 27, 2014

The National Restaurant Association announced the appointment of Sherman Brown as senior vice president of business and financial strategy for its ServSafe…

5 ways restaurants can embrace sustainable packaging

If customers believe you are irresponsible in sourcing your packaging, they may cease to give you their business.

Cheese Merchants introduces new brands

February 27, 2014

Cheese Merchants of America, a cheese supplier to the foodservice and retail industries, has announced a change in its cheese brands: Mama Francesca is now…

Jersey Mike's adds charity partners for its annual Month of Giving campaign

February 27, 2014

This March, Jersey Mike's Subs is partnering with more than 100 local charities for the company's 4th Annual March "Month of Giving" fundraising campaign.

Modmarket opening in Denver mall

February 27, 2014

Modmarket announced today the opening of its seventh Front Range restaurant. The new Modmarket is at 900 16th St., in Denver at the 16th Street Mall, an…

Social Blends launches low-calorie, on-tap cocktails

February 27, 2014

While craft beer is becoming more popular in fast casual restaurants, it's often marketed to men, leaving out many female customers who may prefer other…

Smiling Moose opens four new units

February 27, 2014

Smiling Moose Deli has recently opened four new locations in Cincinnati; Rapid City, S.D.; Bozeman, Montana; and Fargo, N.D., accordinig to a company press…

Abraaj Group exits Pancake House

February 27, 2014

The Abraaj Group has exited its investment in Pancake House Inc., one of the largest fast casual dining chains in the Philippines, according to theasset.com.

Muscle Maker launches new protein shake

February 27, 2014

Muscle Maker Grill has partnered with Inergetics, a developer of nutritional supplements, to launch a high- performance, private-label protein shake to be…

Rubio's dishing up sustainable tilapia options

February 27, 2014

Rubio's Restaurants is introducing two new grilled Regal Springs Tilapia menu items, representing the brand's dedication to creating delicious, craveable…

Passion brewing at Maui Wowi

February 27, 2014

To help customers cope with the extreme weather conditions hitting communities across the U.S., Maui Wowi Hawaiian is bringing back its warm Pacific Passion…

Zoyo expands into Virginia

February 27, 2014

Zoyo Neighborhood Yogurt, an Arizona-based self-serve frozen yogurt franchise, has announced the launch of the brand in Virginia. Local franchisees Isaura…