5 ways for restaurant owners to achieve brand relevance

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

Chains must have Industry, Community, Target, Brand and Value relevance.

Restaurant operators must move from the Technology Age into the Transformation Decade

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

Futurist David Houle told restaurant operators at the Fast Casual Executive Summit how to stay relevant in the 'Shift age.'

9 essential best practices for foodservice operators

by Christopher Hall

A foodservice expert details the keys to 'what the best teams do to get the job done, every shift, every day.'

Blaze Pizza to grow nationally after successful launch

October 26, 2012

California-based Blaze Pizza has expanded its franchise growth plans based on the success of the company's first two locations.

Study: Social media interaction leads to long-term sales increases

October 26, 2012

New research shows that social media interaction between a customer and a brand drives immediate and long-term sales increases. The 2012 LoyaltyOne Social…

Johnny Rockets targets Pakistan for growth

October 26, 2012

To launch its entry into South Asia, Johnny Rockets has signed a franchise agreement with Abdul Wahab, owner of Hamden International, to open 10 restaurants in…

Gluten-free market jumps 28 percent in four years

October 25, 2012

The market for gluten-free foods and beverages has continued to grow even faster than anticipated, according to "Gluten-Free Foods and Beverages in the U.S.,…

UFood Grill opens second unit at Aberdeen

October 25, 2012

UFood Restaurant Group Inc. announced today it has opened a second UFood Grill location at the Aberdeen Proving Ground military base in Maryland.

Chipotle's 'Back to the Start' ad named among best of 2012

October 25, 2012

TED has listed its top 10 most compelling ad campaigns of the year, as part of its "Ads Worth Spreading" initiative.

Habit Burger hosts charity fundraisers to mark opening

October 25, 2012

The Habit Burger Grill is opening its second Walnut Creek, Calif., location on Oct. 31 at 1504 Geary Rd. off of Main Street.

Fazoli's names winners of Pasta Art Contest

October 25, 2012

To celebrate World Pasta Day, Oct. 25, Fazoli's has named the winners of its Pasta Art Contest, which kicked off in September and was held at schools…

Waking up to late night

As QSR and casual dining segments increase their late-night business, fast casual remains absent in this growing space.

Corner Bakery fans asked to smile for free paninis

October 24, 2012

Corner Bakery Cafe has launched its "Show Us Your Grill" contest, which runs through Nov. 18 and will award five guests with free paninis for a year.

Yogurtland makes its New York City debut

October 24, 2012

Yogurtland has opened its first New York City location, on 1st Avenue near East 68th.

Bruegger's launches annual Children's Miracle Network campaign

October 24, 2012

Bruegger's Bagels' 300-plus locations will donate a portion of proceeds from the sale of its Bottomless Mugs to the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. The…

Penn Station opens milestone location

October 24, 2012

Penn Station East Coast Subs opened locations No. 249 and No. 250 on Oct. 23 in Plymouth, Mich.; and Pikeville, Ky., respectively.

Panera emerges as consumers' favorite sandwich chain

October 24, 2012

Panera Bread topped the list of Americans' favorite sandwich chains, according to a national study from customer intelligence solution provider Market Force.

Digital signage taking a big bite out of the restaurant space

by Christopher Hall — w, t

Digital menu boards and digital signage are spreading quickly across the fast casual and quick-service restaurant sectors.

Why isn’t there more pizza innovation?

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

There are five key innovation trends emerging from independent pizza restaurants in the U.S.

Muscle Maker Grill signs 15-unit Connecticut deal

October 23, 2012

Muscle Maker Grill has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement to develop 15 restaurants in Connecticut. The contract is the chain's first franchise deal in…