Shake Shack concluding 'Now Serving' with Fieldtrip Chef JJ Johnson

October 25, 2021

To conclude its Now Serving chef series, Shake Shack joined forces with Fieldtrip Chef JJ Johnson to create the Little J's Burger and Curry Crunch Fries, with…

COVID-19 forces Soupergirl to close cafes, embrace retail

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Although COVID-19 forced Soupergirl to close its two cafes, the mother-daughter duo behind the Washington D.C. company is doubling its revenue in 2022 thanks…

Everbowl expanding Knoxville presence

October 25, 2021

Southern California-based Everbowl will have two locations in Knoxville, Tennessee, by the end of the month. One opened on Oct. 1 at 4481 Kingston Pike in…

Zoup goes wild with Alligator Gumbo

October 25, 2021

Zoup Eatery is ushering in soup season with Alligator Gumbo, inspired by the flavors of Creole cuisine, according to a company press release.

FranConnect, FranNet partner up

October 25, 2021

FranConnect and FranNet are teaming up in a partnership that will allow them to harness the power of their respective specialties in an effort to empower…

Buffalo Wild Wings testing robotic wing fryer

October 22, 2021

Miso Robotics has released Flippy Wings, a robotic chicken wing frying solution designed for high-volume restaurants, including innovation partner and…

Patrons who opt-in to text marketing spend more

October 22, 2021

Text message marketing subscribers visit restaurants 44% more frequently than non-subscribers, and once a consumer joins a restaurant's text messaging program…

Chicken Salad Chick bringing 8 units to San Antonio area

October 22, 2021

Chicken Salad Chick, a Southern inspired, fast-casual chicken salad restaurant concept, has signed an 8-unit development deal for the Greater San Antonio area…

Original ChopShop hopes to boost hiring with referral program

October 22, 2021

Original ChopShop, a neighborhood restaurant featuring food with whole ingredients, hopes to leverage the relationships with its guests and communities it…

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop heading to Atlanta

October 22, 2021

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop,a dumpling automat concept, has signed a five-unit franchise deal with Patrick Fisher to bring the brand to the state of Georgia.

Loyalty programs keeping restaurants sales steady despite COVID-19 restrictions, vaccine mandates

October 22, 2021

Restaurants across the country are still determining how to manage day-to-day operations in accordance with recommendations regarding COVID-19 and vaccine…

Dave's Hot Chicken hits Chicago

October 22, 2021

Los Angeles-based Dave's Hot Chicken is opening its first Chicago location Friday at 3643 N. Western Ave. The restaurant features in-door seating as well as a…

Checkers & Rally's, Focus Brands execs talk tech at 1-day QSR event

Jason Carrigan, vice president of marketing and digital technology at Focus Brands and Minh Le, chief Information officer at Checkers & Rally’s, will discuss…

Olo to acquire Wisely

October 22, 2021

Olo Inc., an on-demand commerce platform, will acquire Wisely Inc., a customer intelligence and engagement platform that enables restaurant brands to…

Chipotle boasts record-breaking sales

October 21, 2021

Chipotle broke its record for quarterly sales, reporting Thursday that comparable restaurant sales were up 15% and that revenues jumped 22% during Q3. Earnings…

El Pollo Loco opening 8 locations in Denver area

October 21, 2021

After announcing plans to enter the Denver marketplace with 15 restaurants over the next five years, El Pollo Loco, a fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain…

Plant Power debuts flagship location in Vegas

October 21, 2021

San Diego-based Plant Power Fast Food, a 100% plant-based fast casual chain, opened a flagship location last week in Las Vegas.

Fast casual leaders: Off-premise dining more important than ever

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Three restaurant executives discussed the rise of off-premise dining during the COVID-19 pandemic at the recent Fast Casual Executive Summit in Charlotte…

Bagel Boss preparing for remodel

October 21, 2021

New York's Bagel Boss is creating a prototype featuring modern design elements with classic features, President Adam Rosner said in a company press release.

Big Chicken opening inside Seattle's Climate Pledge Arena

October 21, 2021

Shaquille O'Neal-owned Big Chicken is opening inside Seattle's Climate Pledge Arena, which is home to the NHL'S Seattle Kraken, WNBA's Seattle Storm and live…