Exploring AI? Learn from Chipotle, Jason's Deli, Yum Brands

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Execs from Chipotle, Jason's Deli and Ampex Brands will share their journeys into the world of AI at this year's Fast Casual Executive Summit, being held Oct.

Middleby acquires automated washing solution manufacturer

July 28, 2022

The Middleby Corp. has acquired Colussi Ermes, a Pordenone, Italy-based manufacturer of automated washing solutions for the food processing industry, for an…

Tim Tebow opens Clean Juice

July 27, 2022

Clean Juice, a national USDA-certified organic juice and food bar franchise, is opening the doors of its first location with former NFL star Tim Tebow as its…

Chipotle raising menu prices - again

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

July 27, 2022

A 4% increase in menu prices helped give Chipotle Mexican Grill a solid second quarter, according to CFO John R. Hartung, who said the chain was planning a…

Wing It On opens in North Carolina

July 27, 2022

Waterbury, Connecticut-based Wing It On is opening a location Wednesday in North Carolina at 1061 East Broad St., in Fuquay-Varina.

Fatburger makes Kansas debut

July 27, 2022

FAT Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger, Buffalo's Express, and 16 other restaurant concepts, is opening its first Kansas-based co-branded Fatburger and…

Webinar shows collecting sales tax doesn't have to be painful

July 27, 2022

Collecting taxes can be a challenge for restaurant operators, but technology can help make it easier. That was the message from a free webinar titled "How two…

Robots deliver food, beverages to customers at Korean airport

July 27, 2022

Travelers at the Incheon International Airport in Korea can have food and coffee delivered by robots launched by Baemin, an app provider, according to a report…

Near Restaurant Report Unveils How Consumer Behavior Has Shifted Post-Pandemic/ How Restaurants Can Evolve

The New World of Consumer Behavior: Restaurants 2022 report highlights significant shifts in consumer behavior from the onset of the pandemic to today…

Elevation Burger touches down at Reagan National Airport

July 26, 2022

Elevation Burger, owned by FAT Brands Inc., which also operates 16 other restaurant concepts, is open in Reagan National Airport at Terminal E.

UCLA to install Jamba by Blendid robotic kiosk

July 26, 2022

Blendid, a robotic foodservice solutions provider, has teamed with Jamba, a brand serving freshly blended fruit and vegetable smoothies, made-to-order bowls…

Mendocino Farms opening virtual kitchen in Anaheim

July 26, 2022

Mendocino Farms, a fast casual concept serving sandwiches and salads, is expanding to Anaheim with a pick-up and delivery-only kitchen opening Aug. 8 at 156…

Drive-Thru Fly-Thru

Exterior cameras are becoming critical. From guest experience to theft, they are helping Owners track metrics of their restaurants so they can improve their…

Envysion Camera Solutions for QSR

Cameras can do more than just surveillance. See all the ways your existing cameras can bring value to your locations. Pair your video surveillance with…

I Heart Mac and Cheese using DMBs to fuel growth

by Kevin Damask — Editor, Digital Signage Today

The growing fast casual concept was looking for a way to streamline communication and make menu choices easier for customers across its 28 locations. Raydiant…

Star’s Christine Duffy Is Honored With RSPA’s W2W 2022 Leader Of The Year Award

Christine Duffy, Director of Distribution Sales at Star Micronics America, has been honored with RSPA's W2W 2022 Leader of the Year Award!

Mooyah hires technology VP

July 25, 2022

Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes has hired Ed Andrews as VP of technology.

Pokeworks sourcing eggs from cage-free hens

July 25, 2022

Pokeworks is pledging to source 100% of its eggs and egg products from cage-free sources for all of its operations, removing battery cages from its supply…

Vitality Bowls adds Massachusetts location

July 25, 2022

Northern California-based Vitality Bowls, which specializes in acai bowls — a thick blend of the Amazon's antioxidant-rich acai berry, topped with a variety of…

Peyton Manning among Kitchen United investors

July 25, 2022

Kitchen United, a ghost kitchen and restaurant technology provider, has landed $100,000 million in its third round of funding, and new investors include…