Cava using $190 M cash influx to expand locations, CPG line

April 27, 2021

Cava, the Mediterranean fast casual brand that acquired Zoes Kitchen in 2018, has landed $190 million in funding from T. Rowe Price Group with participation…

Online restaurant ordering is here to stay, reveals report

April 27, 2021

Restaurant mobile order ahead, curbside pickup and delivery services aren't going anywhere once the COVID-19 pandemic ends as 92% of vaccinated dining…

DoorDash changes pricing, offers 15% commission option

DoorDash is launching a sliding scale pricing structure for local restaurants that it says is intended to give operators options to make more money and adjust…

How this single dish fueled growth at Rooster & Rice

Tommy Charoen, executive chef and co-founder of the chicken and rice-focused Thai concept Rooster & Rice, shares how his simple menu became a Bay-area…

Restaurants can serve more diners with pay-at-the-table tech

by Dirk Izzo

As the country goes into recovery mode from the pandemic, options like QR codes can help lure safety-conscious consumers back inside to dine indoors. Dirk…

Hughes Named Fortinet Service Provider Partner of the Year

GERMANTOWN, Md., April 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), an innovator in multi-transport technologies and networks for 50 years…

Helping Restaurants Deploy Virtual Brands Faster, with KitchenUP

Open up your preferred delivery app on your phone, and it's obvious to see that we've got more choice and convenience when it comes to food delivery than ever…

Burroughs Solutions for Franchises

Burroughs offers you access to an evolving ecosystem of multi-vendor products and best-in-class services that empowers you to optimize business operations…

Stand-Up Burgers opens in Chicago

April 26, 2021

Stand-Up Burgers is standing tall in Chicago.

Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut parent to halve greenhouse gas emissions by 2030

April 26, 2021

Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut and The Habit Burger Grille parent, Yum Brands, will decrease its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 46% by 2030 in partnership with its…

Gyroville entering the Lone Star State

April 26, 2021

Gyroville, a Mediterranean fast casual brand, has signed Edward Torres as its newest franchisee. Torres, who has a strong background in finance, signed a lease…

Rapid Fired Pizza, Hot Head Burritos move omnichannel ordering platforms to Qu

April 23, 2021

Rapid Fired Pizza and Hot Head Burritos, Dayton, Ohio-based fast casual chains with more than 120 locations, have selected Qu Beyond to deliver their…

I Heart Mac & Cheese inks 12 franchise agreements

April 23, 2021

Florida-based I Heart Mac & Cheese has signed 12 franchise agreements with seven new franchisees throughout the first quarter of 2021. In addition, the…

Corbett's Burgers & Soda Shop expands franchise opportunities

April 23, 2021

Corbett's Burgers & Soda Bar in Cary, North Carolina, is launching a national search for franchisees.

El Pollo Loco expanding Texas footprint

April 23, 2021

California-based El Pollo Loco Inc., which has 31 restaurants in Texas, is seeking franchisees to help it enter the state's markets of El Paso, Lubbock, Corpus…

Stan's Donuts & Coffee brings back summer menu

April 23, 2021

Stan's Donuts & Coffee, a Chicago-based donut shop, is offering fans a taste of summer with a line of new drinks, including the Red Velvet Frozen Hot…

What is PAR level? How to Calculate Your Par Levels in Your Restaurant

Inventory control and management is a tedious, never-ending task in the food service industry. Finding the right methods for tasks like calculating PAR levels…

Atmosphere Closes $25 Million Series B Investment from Valor Equity Partners

Atmosphere, the worldwide leader in streaming TV for businesses announced today a $25 million Series B investment from Valor Equity Partners.

Honeybee Burger: A plant-based burger with passion

by Pat Shea — Editor, NetworldMedia

Fast Casual spoke with Adam Weiss from Honeybee Burger and Virtuous Foods on plant-based products and embracing inclusivity in this emerging market.

Chicken Salad Chick hatches franchise plans for Virginia

April 22, 2021

Chicken Salad Chick is targeting the state of Virginia for franchise growth, aiming to open six locations via franchise partnerships over the next two years.