Conficting stories to blame for gun safety group's outrage at Starbucks?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

July 30, 2013

One advocacy is up in arms after stories hit this week reporting that Starbucks pre-approved a meeting in Sioux Falls, S.D., for armed gun advocates to rally…

Gluten-free: It’s good for business

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

A handful of chains are doing gluten-free right.

NYC's soda ban ruled unconstitutional by appeals court

July 30, 2013

New York City's "soda ban" was ruled unconstitutional today by a state appeals court.

Cintas releases customizable restroom collection for restaurants

July 30, 2013

To help restaurants promote their brand image, Cintas Corporation has introduced its new Signature Series, a line of customizable, designer restroom dispensers…

WyckWyre customer referrals up nearly 50 percent in 2013

July 30, 2013

WyckWyre, a provider of customizable applicant tracking systems for the food and hospitality industry, has announced it has experienced a 46-percent growth…

Tossed signs 30-unit deal for Middle East

July 30, 2013

Tossed has signed a 30-unit franchise development agreement with Al Sayegh Brothers Trading Company, a multinational conglomerate based in the United Arab…

Charleys unveils Smokehouse Bacon BBQ Sandwich

July 30, 2013

Charleys restaurants, known for its Charley's Grilled Subs and Charleys Philly Steaks fast casual restaurant concepts, is highlighting the flavors of summer…

Fuddruckers breaks ground in North Dakota

July 30, 2013

Fuddruckers is officially hitting North Dakota by breaking ground in Williston. Construction on the state's first Fuddruckers has commenced and is slated to…

Technomic: Is 'made-to-order pizza 'the next 'better burger?'

July 30, 2013

The fast casual segment has already launched numerous winning concepts, from the so-called "better burger" chains to build-your-own salad restaurants. And…

SOLOS Pizza Café now offering investment opportunities for franchisees

July 30, 2013

Minnetonka, Minn.-based SOLOS Pizza Café Franchising LLC plans to expand upon the three Solos Pizza Café restaurants operated by its affiliate, and is now…

Burke names new quality assurance leader

July 30, 2013

Burke Corporation has announced that Amanda Lockhart will be director of Quality Assurance and Technical Services. Lockhart joins the Burke team to oversee…

Corner Bakery intros new main squeeze

July 30, 2013

Corner Bakery Cafe is offering guests a new way to stop and taste the summer with the launch of a new Hibiscus Lemonade in addition to its all-natural…

4 tips to maximize ice production as demand, temps heat up

Rising heat is a factor behind decreased ice machine performance, but failure to perform routine, preventive maintenance can contribute to inefficiencies.

7 ways to keep, and serve, Millennial customers

Customer service must evolve from being Baby Boomer-specific to Millennial-centric.

Mobile queuing solution provider acquires Textaurant Corporation

July 29, 2013

QLess, Inc., a mobile queuing solution provider helping companies replace physical lines with virtual queues, has announced its acquisition of the assets of…

Dickey's adds whole meat offerings

July 29, 2013

Dickey's Barbecue, the Dallas-based franchise known for slow-smoked barbecue, announced today that it will begin selling whole meat options in all stores…

Jersey Mike's hits Manhattan

July 29, 2013

Jersey Mike's Subs is opening its first Manhattan Tuesday, more than half a century after the company was founded. Known for its fresh sliced/fresh grilled…

Celebrity Chef Mark Miller joins Boneheads

July 29, 2013

Boneheads Grilled Fish and Piri Piri Chicken, an Atlanta-based fast casual concept, has partnered with Mark Miller, James Beard award winner and celebrity…

Burger 21 opening in Georgia, North Carolina

July 29, 2013

Burger 21 has expanded the brand to Georgia and North Carolina with the opening of its first Metro Atlanta restaurant today followed by a new location in…

Zaxby's ranked as fast casual's 'most craveable restaurant'

July 29, 2013

Zaxby's is "the most craveable" fast casual restaurant in America, according to a recent study published by Technomic, a market research firm specializing in…