FCES 2013: Carville and Matalin

Political power couple James Carville and Mary Matalin weighed in on a variety of issues facing restaurant operators during their keynote address at Fast…

FCES 2013: Dinner and parade

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FCES 2013: Sessions

This year's Fast Casual Executive Summit included a variety of educational sessions on topics ranging from mobile payments and marketing to digital signage and…

Millennials want to help your brand share its story

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The 80 million-strong Millennial demographic currently accounts for about 21 percent of all consumer spending.

Food Court Wars returning with focus on local offerings

October 18, 2013

Rouse Properties Inc., a national owner and operator of regional enclosed malls, announced its partnership with One Potato Two Potato, a joint venture…

Study: Hispanic signatures overtake burgers on American dinner tables

October 18, 2013

The U.S. Census suggests the Hispanic population will grow 34 percent by 2020 and the trend is heavily influencing the foodservice industry. According to new…

Tin Drum named best place to work in Atlanta

October 18, 2013

Atlanta-based fast casual franchise, Tin Drum Asiacafé, has been named a Best Company to Work For by the Atlanta Business Chronicle in the small business…

UK milkshake brand coming to America

October 18, 2013

United Kingdom-based ShakeAway is coming to America. The fast casual milkshake brand will open locations by the end of the year and some in 2014, in…

Corner Bakery giving away Panini

October 18, 2013

Corner Bakery Café is launching its Perfect Panini Sweepstakes to give fans a shot at a year of free Panini, according to a company press release. After…

Boston Market exec discusses brand turnaround

October 18, 2013

Over the past three years, Boston Market has experienced a turnaround, posting 35 consecutive months of positive sales. The consistent positive growth has led…

Digital signage provides ambiance and marketing enhancements

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Fast Casual Executive Summit panelists share their quick ROI stories from installing digital menu boards.

Cowboy Chicken launches blackberry LTOs

October 17, 2013

Cowboy Chicken-Wood Fire Rotisserie has debuted its Southern Blackberry Tea along with the return of its seasonal Southern Blackberry Cobbler. Both blackberry…

Healthy acai bowl concept poised for expansion

October 17, 2013

Bowl of Heaven, a California-based concept featuring healthy acai bowls and fresh-blended smoothies, just completed a five-unit franchise deal for the…

Le Duff America raises $720,000 for No Kid Hungry Campaign

October 17, 2013

Le Duff America, which owns 400-plus Bruegger's Bagels, la Madeleine and Mimi's Cafe locations, announced today that its fundraising efforts generated more…

Restaurant check-out app secures $6M in funding

October 17, 2013

MyCheck, a check-out app for restaurants and other businesses across three major markets worldwide, has concluded a $6.1 million Series A round of financing…

Counter Burger intros 'Not Your Granny's Turkey Burger'

October 17, 2013

In conjunction with the autumn holiday season, The Counter Custom Built Burgers is serving its new "Not Your Granny's Turkey Burger" throughout November. The…

Daphne's intros Cali-Greek Bowl

October 17, 2013

Daphne's California Greek has launched its new Cali-Greek Bowl, a new menu item that combines two world flavors in one bowl, according to a company press…

Fazoli's franchise growth signals next stage of brand's turnaround

October 17, 2013

Fazoli's recently signed a new development agreement, awarding Dan Markwell with Employer Consulting, the right to open restaurants in Morehead, Mt. Sterling…

Menchie's celebrates Georgia unit

October 17, 2013

Menchie's opened its newest location today in Camp Creek Marketplace, at 3630 Marketplace Boulevard, Suite 830 in East Point, Ga.

Costa Vida launches Baja-inspired Mahi Fish Tacos

October 17, 2013

Costa Vida is staying true to the coastal life with the addition of the Mahi Fish Taco to its Baja, Calif.-inspired menu nationwide, according to a company…