Spanish fast casual opens in DC area

October 23, 2013

100 Montaditos, a Spanish fast casual concept, has opened a new location in Bethesda, Md., according to a company press release. The restaurant concept, which…

MOOYAH focuses on consumer engagement with online game

October 23, 2013

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes is redefining how it talks to customers by engaging with them directly through a digital game sweepstakes, according to a…

Lavu intros new POS features to simplify tax collection

October 23, 2013

Lavu Inc. has introduced new features to its restaurant POS system that the company said had previously only been found in high-end legacy systems.

What's the state of the Fast Casual industry?

The Fast Casual State of the Industry analyzes several topics, including menu trends and workforce and business strategies.

Mama Fu's rolling out delivery, to-go model

October 22, 2013

Mama Fu's Asian House is rolling out a new prototype that offers only takeout, delivery and catering. Opening the first location in Mama Fu's hometown of…

They said what? Top quotes from Fast Casual Exec Summit

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Nearly 150 restaurant operators gathered last week in New Orleans for our eighth annual Fast Casual Executive Summit. We were honored to meet leaders of some…

Entrepreneurial growth slow but steady, survey finds

October 22, 2013

Entrepreneurs are making slow but steady progress toward growth, according to the Fall 2013 American Express OPEN Small Business Monitor. The research suggests…

Pizza Hut UK boss leaves for Starbucks' position

October 22, 2013

Mark Fox, head of Pizza Hut's delivery service in the United Kingdom, has left the company to assume the role of UK managing director of Starbucks. According…

NetWaiter launches system for convenient group ordering

October 22, 2013

NetWaiter, an online ordering service for restaurants, announced the availability of a group ordering feature that the company said allows offices and other…

Revention speeds up online ordering with new 20 Second feature

October 22, 2013

Revention's online ordering mobile application has added the new 20 Second Order Process Feature, created to enhance the user experience for both customers and…

Revamped app allows businesses to create coupons from photos, messages

October 22, 2013

Photopon, a custom couponing app, has launched version 2.0 of the iOS app in the Apple iTunes Store. Available throughout the U.S., Photopon lets users select…

Top CEOs share secrets at Fast Casual Executive Summit

Don Fox, Carl Howard and Erle Dardick discuss some of the industry's most important issues.

4 questions restaurant employees ask after Day 1

Socializing on the job used to be frowned upon; now it's a critical component of employee engagement.

Mobile websites made easy – tips and tricks for restaurant operators

by Greg Mista

62 percent of consumers are less likely to choose a restaurant if they can't read the menu on a mobile device

Wingstop hits Memphis-Southaven border

October 21, 2013

Wingstop recently opened a new restaurant on the Tennessee/Mississippi state lines for Memphis and Southaven fans at 182 Goodman Road West in the Southaven…

Garbanzo going 'Beananas'

October 21, 2013

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill is celebrating Garbanzo Bean Day this week by hosting fundraisers for its non-profit partner FIRST DESCENTS and giving freebies to…

Cardinal's burger-cooking technique wins top Sysco honor

October 21, 2013

Cardinal Meat Specialists recently was honored by Sysco for its Revolution Burger. The Canadian-based company received a the USA Gold Level Product of the Year…

Schlotzsky's names VP of catering

October 21, 2013

Schlotzsky's has appointed Brian Farris as its new VP of catering and off-premise sales. Farris brings 25 years of financial and operational experience in the…

7 ways to improve employee work ethic

Eric Chester delivered a keynote on reviving work ethic at this year's Fast Casual Executive Summit.

FCES 2013: Food tour

Three food tours kicked off Fast Casual Executive Summit 2013. Attendees were split into three groups and each visited several of New Orleans' most popular…