Qdoba's Mexican Cauliflower Mash coming to all US stores

December 15, 2020

By Dec. 22, Qdoba's Mexican Cauliflower Mash will be available in all U.S. locations, following its recent test on menus in Indianapolis. Created daily and…

Hoots CEO on decision to franchise now: 'Why not?'

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Sal Melilli, CEO and creator of Hoots,

Cava enhances app with payment options

December 15, 2020

Cava, a mediterranean brand that operates 80 restaurants and a wide range of products sold in food markets, is taking a tech-forward approach in updating and…

DoorDash launches financial platform

December 14, 2020

DoorDash is launching its first financial platform featuring a prepaid Visa business card and mobile banking app. The platform offers mobile banking…

Otto’s Tacos pivots to off-premise only model

December 14, 2020

As the pandemic continues, Otto's Tacos, based in New York, has pivoted into off-premise, digital-only sales — vacating its four brick-and-mortar locations…

Goodcents names area rep for KC

December 14, 2020

Goodcents has named Moussa Sobaiti as its Kansas City area representative. He will open 10 restaurants in the area over the next few years, with four planned…

7 necessities for nailing a socially distanced tailgate

Editor's note: Chef Chatter is a series featuring chef-authored blogs. If you'd like to write a Chef Chatter, send your idea to Cherryh Cansler at…

Fatburger, Buffalo’s Express make Louisiana debut

December 14, 2020

The state of Louisiana welcomed its first Fatburger and Buffalo's Express co-branded unit earlier this month in Alexandria, according to a company press…

Curry Up Now expanding Texas footprint

December 14, 2020

Curry Up Now has finalized a multi-unit franchise deal in Texas with KCP Concepts to open locations in Dallas, followed by the Richardson and Lakewood…

FAT Brands merging with controlling stakeholder

December 11, 2020

FAT Brands Inc., the parent company of Fatburger, Johnny Rockets and several other brands, is merging with Fog Cutter Capital Group Inc., FAT's controlling…

Charleys will meet you at the mall

December 11, 2020

Charleys Philly Steaks is opening its newest location at American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Panera, Pepsi, King Bach teaming up to offer virtual pizza parties

December 11, 2020

Actor, content creator and comedian Andrew Bachelor, also known as "King Bach," is teaming up with Panera and Pepsi to offer consumers a virtual pizza party…

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year: Fast Casual Top 100 nominations now open

December 11, 2020

Nominations will close Jan. 31, and the results will be revealed at an annual awards gala in May in Chicago coinciding with the National Restaurant Association…

Is Your Restaurant Technology Ready for 2021?

Join Netsurion’s Mark Cline, senior vice present, and guest panelists, for a casual conversation about what lessons from 2020 every restaurant brand must learn…

Tropical Smoothie's same-store sales up 26%

December 10, 2020

Tropical Smoothie Cafe is continuing to post record-setting results this year with same-store sales up 26.3% in November. The chain has also signed 23…

Your Pie, InMoment partner to elevate customer experience

December 10, 2020

Your Pie said it has partnered with customer experience improvement company, InMoment, to put that key operating component "at the forefront" of the pizza…

Corner Bakery reinvents curbside

December 10, 2020

Corner Bakery said it is launching an improved curbside pickup program that uses auto identification to get food to awaiting vehicles faster, a news release…

Kat Cole leaving Focus Brands

December 9, 2020

Focus Brands President Kat Cole is leaving the company.

Starbird completes biggest funding round, plans openings

December 9, 2020

Starbird Chicken has completed its largest equity fundraising round of $4 million which will help it further expand in Northern California and into the Los…

Smoothie King aims to expand Chicago footprint

December 9, 2020

Smoothie King is looking to expand its initial footprint in Chicago after a successful development year, according to a press release. Chicago, it seems, is a…