Crazy Pita lands Walmart deal

June 26, 2024

Las Vegas-based Crazy Pita is opening by year's end inside a local Walmart thanks to a partnership with franchisee Genx Agency Inc., which owns several…

5 secrets from top QSRs to increase Gen Z retention

You’ve heard it a million times: Gen Z is different. How can you improve engagement and retention among Gen Z employees? We took key learnings from studying…

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Fazoli's opening 3rd Phoenix-area store

June 26, 2024

Fazoli's, owned by Los Angeles-based FAT Brands, opened its third Phoenix-area store Tuesday. The store is at 5825 W. Peoria Ave., in Glendale.

The Habit launches catering

June 26, 2024

The Habit Burger Grill is launching its first catering program thanks to a partnership with EzCater.

The food-at-work movement: Making catering a solid revenue stream

by Terry Matthews — Managing Partner, Off Premises Growth Academy

June 26, 2024

It's a mistake to build catering around the classical solutions of POS systems. Instead, operators must become light-food manufacturers.

Aniai launches accuracy tool for burger-making robot

June 25, 2024

Robotic kitchen startup Aniai is hoping to take hamburger-cooking accuracy to the next level with its artificial intelligence technology, Alpha Cloud. Using…

Dump Your Generator: Why Electric Systems Are Better for Your Food Business and Your Customers

Discover the benefits of electrifying your mobile food business! Uncover the secrets to significant time and cost savings, all while delivering a superior…

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2 Chainz opening Smoothie King in Atlanta

June 25, 2024

Rapper 2 Chainz is opening a Smoothie King inside State Farm Arena, home of the NBA's Atlanta Hawks, in partnership with Smoothie King franchisee and friend…

SynergySuite Shortlisted in Three Categories at the 2024 SaaS Awards

SynergySuite, a leading innovator in restaurant and hospitality technology, is thrilled to announce being shortlisted as a finalist in three prestigious…

I Heart Mac & Cheese adds to leadership team

June 24, 2024

South Florida-based I Heart Mac & Cheese, which has over 40 units, has hired Angelo Freites as VP of franchise operations, and Rafael Romero as director of…

nsign.tv teams up with The Bagel Factory for digital signage

June 24, 2024

The Bagel Factory, a U.K.-based convenience food brand, has tapped nsign.tv to provide digital signage software to help in the digital transformation of its…

Dillas Quesadillas expanding in Texas, Louisiana

June 24, 2024

Dillas Quesadillas, a North Texas-based chain specializing in cooked-to-order quesadillas, has signed a franchise development agreement with Primeaux…

Smalls Sliders growing via company-owned stores

June 24, 2024

Smalls Sliders is accelerating growth plans by developing company-owned and operated locations. The first will open in Georgia.

Balancing the human touch with AI — a Q and A with Marbue Brown

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

Marbue Brown, author, consultant, and CX executive, shares strategies for balancing AI with the human touch in customer experience development, the topic of…

'Catching up on Catering' with Erle Dardick

FastCasual editor Cherryh Cansler chats with catering guru, Erle Dardick, about the $124 billion catering industry and how technology is only part of a…

8 Essential Must-Haves In A Linerless Label Printer

Discover essential features to consider when selecting a linerless label printer to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and profitability in your business…

Primera Technology launches Eddie, world's first certified edible ink printer

June 20, 2024

Primera Technology Inc., a leading manufacturer of specialty color printers, has released Eddie, the world's first and only NSF and GMP-certified edible ink…

Ovation secures $9M in Series A funding to enhance restaurant guest experience platform

June 20, 2024

Ovation, a provider of guest experience platforms for multi-unit restaurants, has closed its Series A funding round, securing $9 million in total investment…

Ike's opens 100th store

June 20, 2024

Ike's Love & Sandwiches opened its 100th store, which is located in its home city of San Francisco, where it first opened nearly 20 years ago. Nestled in…

Chatime names global CEO

June 20, 2024

Chatime, a global bubble tea beverage brand founded in 2005 in Taiwan, has appointed Carlos Antonius to the newly created role of global CEO. Antonius has…