Noodles & Co. making NY debut

July 9, 2013

Noodles & Company will open its first New York restaurant at the end of the month in Westbury, Long Island. Owned and operated by Doherty Enterprises…

Garbanzo adds 2 locations

July 9, 2013

Colorado-based Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill is opening its second Orange County, Calif., franchise this week and its a third Maryland location Monday.

McAlister's celebrates Florida opening

July 9, 2013

McAlister's Deli is opening its newest location this month in Tampa, Fla. The unit, at 4410 West Boy Scout Blvd., opens July 22 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony…

Zaxby's 'shakes up' summer menu

July 9, 2013

Zaxby's is shaking up its menu with line of premium milkshakes including past LTOs — Birthday Cake and Banana Pudding — and a new flavor, Chocolate Cookie…

Smoothie King targeting Jacksonville for growth

July 9, 2013

Smoothie King Franchises Inc. is targeting the Jacksonville, Fla., area for franchise growth. The chain already has seven stores in the market but aims to open…

5 Reasons Beef Fits Fast Casual [infographic]

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

This infographic shows how beef menu items can help increase traffic and check spend at fast casual restaurants.

Restaurants without cashiers: The Golden Gate effect

by Noah Glass — CEO, Olo

When the Golden Gate Bridge added technology-enabled toll transactions in March 2013, it was certainly an end to an era of toll takers, tollbooth and drivers…

FastCasual.com wants YOU

July 8, 2013

There's still time for restaurant operators to weigh in on industry trends and how they manage and operate their businesses. FastCasual.com is gathering data…

McAlister's intros summer LTOs

July 8, 2013

McAlister's Deli is celebrating summer with new limited-time promotions, including BBQ pulled pork, dessert shooters and a new twist on its Sweet Tea.

Two fast casual brands on mission to prove 'healthy' is delicious

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

CEOs Paul Chaudury and Tim Murphy discuss how using the "right" marketing techniques will help their healthy fast casual concepts succeed.

Sky's named to 'Top Food Truck" list

July 6, 2013

TheDailyMeal.com canvassed more than 300 food trucks throughout 30 cities to rank this year's 101 Best Food Trucks in America. A fast casual concept, Sky's…

Fast casual Asian brand taps marketing agency to help expand

July 6, 2013

Wok Chi USA, LLC is bringing Chinese stir-fry cuisine to Hillsborough County. With the first unit open in mid-May at the Regency Center on SR 60 in Brandon…

Fazoli's CEO accepts FastCasual.com's highest award

Carl Howard, CEO of Fazoli's, accepts his award during FastCasual.com's Top 100 Awards Banquet. Fazoli's was named No. 1 on the 2013 list of Fast Casual Top…

MasterCard drives dining with a purpose

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Restaurants provided opportunity to join MasterCard and Stand Up to Cancer

LevelUp mobile payment solution now available restaurants with pcAmerica POS

July 3, 2013

pcAmerica, a retail and restaurant point-of-sale software developer, announced an agreement to integrate the LevelUp mobile payment and loyalty solution into…

Uncle Maddio's hosting kids' art camps systemwide

July 3, 2013

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint is hosting a free weekly art camp for kids taught by local artisans every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. During that time, families…

Tropical Smoothie signs multi-unit franchise deal

July 3, 2013

Tropical Smoothie Café has announced the signing of a multi-unit development deal with Raleigh, N.C.,  entrepreneur Sherman Dye to bring five Tropical Smoothie…

McAlister's Deli giving away free tea

July 3, 2013

McAlister's Deli has launched its "Sweet Summer Sweepstakes" to celebrate and reward its guests. Every day until Free Tea Day on July 25, McAlister's is giving…

Restaurant industry applauds delay of Obamacare employer mandate

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Businesses with 50-plus employees now have an extra year to comply with coverage.

Bananas Smoothies adds Greek yogurt to menu

July 3, 2013

Bananas Smoothies and Frozen Yogurt is introducing non-fat Greek yogurt to its menu with the launch of its Go Greek! promotion this month. Customers can…