MOD Pizza releases hand-held Pocket Pie for LTO

March 14, 2023

MOD Pizza has released a hand-held pizza dubbed the Pocket Pie, a first of its kind for the brand, according to a press release.

How restaurant operators can reduce labor costs and better manage staff shortages

Between supply chain issues, a labor crisis and changing customer expectations, most restaurant owners are dealing with lower margins, higher staff turnover…

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8 restaurant tech trends you can’t Ignore in 2023

by Jen Kern — CMO, Qu

Jenifer Kern highlights eight trends that restaurant operators need to embrace in a rapidly progressing digital world where efficiency is no longer an easy…

Chicken al Pastor available at Chipotle

March 14, 2023

Chipotle Mexican Grill is serving Chicken al Pastor in all 3,200 company-owned restaurants, marking the first time it has launched a global menu innovation…

Big Chicken coming to Gilbert

March 14, 2023

Shaquille O'Neal-owned Big Chicken is opening its second Arizona location this week as part of a 12-unit agreement with Arizona-based restaurant ownership team…

Potbelly signs 13-unit deal in NYC

March 13, 2023

Potbelly Corp. has finalized a multi-unit development agreement with United One Group to open 13 shops over the next eight years along with the refranchising…

Chick N Max opens 1st franchise

March 13, 2023

Chick N Max, specializing in almond-wood smoked chicken and wings, sandwiches and fried tenders, has opened its first franchise and fourth location in Wichita…

Scooter's hires CMO

March 13, 2023

Scooter's Coffee has hired Malorie Maddox as chief marketing officer.

Slim Chickens adds home state location

March 13, 2023

Slim Chickens opened last week at 401 S. Thompson St., in Springdale, Arkansas, under the direction of multi-unit operating group, Slim Chickens Support Center.

Balance Grille inks Texas deal

March 10, 2023

On the heels of announcing its franchise launch last month, Balance Grille is entering Texas thanks to a five-store development deal for the Dallas area with…

Pollo Campero opens in Manhattan

March 10, 2023

Pollo Campero, a Guatemalan-born fast casual brand, has opened in New York's Manhattan at 601 Eighth Ave., near Port Authority, with another slated for next…

Dickey's scales down menu

March 10, 2023

Dickey's Barbecue Pit spent the past year collaborating with franchisees to cut its menu by 42% in an effort to combat food inflation, maintain value to guests…

Basketball stars Anthony Davis Jr., Derrick Rose, Tim Hardaway Jr. bringing Fatburger to Illinois

March 9, 2023

FAT Brands Inc. is opening its first of many co-branded Fatburger and Buffalo's Express restaurants in Orland Park, Illinois, thanks to a partnership with…

The Habit hires former YUM Brands exec as CMO

March 9, 2023

California-based The Habit Burger Grill has hired Jack Hinchliffe as global chief marketing officer. The former Yum Brands executive joined KFC UK and Ireland…

Paytronix tool aims to revolutionize mobile app management

March 9, 2023

Patryonix, a guest engagement technology platform, has launched the Paytronix Mobile Experience Builder, a self-service tool that lets brands publish content…

3 tips for restaurant operators to maximize online ordering sales on game days

by Mo Chaar

In the restaurant industry, major sporting events like March Madness and the World Series present great opportunities for restaurants to boost their revenue…

Why Restaurants Should Implement a Branded App

Many restaurants turn the task of designing websites, online ordering portals and creating mobile apps over to online order aggregators. If operators are doing…

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Detroit Wing Co hatches chicken sandwich

March 8, 2023

Detroit Wing Company has created its first two chicken sandwiches, the Classic and Honey Butter Hot. They both feature a four-ounce hand-battered and…

Women in the Lead 2023: Honoring 21 of fast casual's top female leaders

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

In honor of International Women's Day, FastCasual interviewed 21 female executives leading the industry.

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