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…

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 — Publisher, 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.