KFC jumps into fast casual with new concept

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The chain's senior director of development discusses how KFC plans to succeed in the fast casual sector.

PODCAST: The Most Underutilized Tactic in Mobile Marketing

by Nate Riggs — CEO / Owner, NR Media Group

And we're back with yet another episode of The Social Restaurant Podcast. This week's interview is sure to get more than a few of you thinking about your…

New Lavu iPad POS created for food truck segment

July 26, 2013

Lavu Inc. has introduced an iPad point-of-sale system with features and solutions specifically designed to meet the mobile foodservice business, including food…

Report: Pork market expected to improve

July 26, 2013

Rabobank has published a new report on the global pork industry, forecasting an improved market, but later and with lower prices than previously expected.

Jamba Juice transitioning away from Styrofoam cups

July 26, 2013

Jamba Juice has begun introducing a new, more eco-friendly cup throughout its system. The company began rolling out the new paper cup in several markets in…

Cravings, customization driving higher burger consumption

July 26, 2013

According to new research from Technomic, consumers are eating burgers more often than ever before.

Menchie's CEO taking fro-yo global

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Amit Kleinberger discusses how smiles are key to growing his business into the largest fro-yo chain in the world.

Fast Casual Executive Summit's early bird pricing ending July 31

July 26, 2013

CEOS and other top executives from the fast casual segment will meet in New Orleans to discuss the industry's top strategic issues.

GRILLiT lands up to $3M to grow concept

July 26, 2013

GRILLiT, a fast casual concept focused on healthy cuisine, has executed a revolving credit facility with TCA Global Credit Master Fund, receiving the initial…

Blaze Pizza signs agreements for 4 more markets

July 25, 2013

Blaze Pizza, a fast casual, build-your-own pizza concept,  has signed agreements with four separate franchise groups to develop a total of 31 restaurant…

Number of restaurant operators seeking capital jumps 40% since 2012

July 25, 2013

Thirty-nine percent more restaurant owners have sought capital for their businesses this year compared to last year, according to a new analysis from Capital…

Chi-Town welcomes new fast casual eatery

July 25, 2013

A new fast casual restaurant concept — Chi-Town Eatery — has arrived in Downtown Chicago in the West Loop, just steps from Restaurant Row. The new restaurant…

Jamaican fast casual adds mild option to menu

July 25, 2013

Ena's Jerkmania, an Ohio-based fast casual restaurant serving Jamaican food, has added a curry chicken rice bowl to its menu, a mild alternative to the…

Caribou opening in Detroit Lakes

July 25, 2013

Caribou Coffee will open a new coffeehouse this weekend in Detroit Lakes, Minn., located just six blocks from Detroit Lake.

Jamba Juice selects Spendgo to power loyalty program

July 25, 2013

Jamba Juice Company has selected Spendgo to power the national launch of its new loyalty program. Having completed a successful test of the Spendgo solution in…

NRA's Marketing Executives Group conference shrinks to 24-Hour Powwow

July 25, 2013

With so many topics and so little time, the National Restaurant Association's Marketing Executives Group (MEG) will host a new 24-hour format for its fall…

Wendy's modeling new design, menu after fast casual concepts

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The chain is marketing fast casual-quality food at a QSR price.

Webinar: 5 Reasons Beef Fits Fast Casual More Than Ever

Beef -- the protein that patrons crave is No. 1 in foodservice and still growing. In this exclusive webinar hosted by leading industry experts, you'll learn…

Menu24hours.com chooses preferred mobile payment app

July 24, 2013

PXT Payments, creator and provider of looped in, an electronic payment and consumer incentive system, has integrated with menu24hours.com for acceptance of…

Pie Five Pizza adds Baltimore to portfolio

July 24, 2013

For the second time this month, a Five Guys franchisee has signed on to expand the Pie Five Pizza Co. brand.