Dickey's opens 3 ghost kitchens

December 29, 2020

Dallas-based barbecue franchise, Dickey's Barbecue Pit, opened three ghost kitchen last week in Chicago, Orlando and Oakland, California, respectively…

Capriotti's inks 12-unit Florida deal

December 29, 2020

Las Vegas-based Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is opening 12 locations in the Miami area over the next decade. Hotel developers and father-son duo, Marco and M.J.

How innovation drives this fast-growing salad concept

Jerry Eicke, director of Franchise Development for The Salad House, discusses how important influencer culture, technology and overall innovation have been to…

How restaurant chains can thrive, not just survive, with the right technology foundation

Seizing the opportunities and surmounting the challenges restaurants face will require nimble and cost-effective processes enabled by secure and resilient data…

Six technology trends to help restaurants rebound in 2021

As this era of unpredictability ensues, the ways in which restaurants work to overcome the pandemic continues to evolve, too. Here are six technology trends…

Huey Magoo's opens in Mississippi

December 28, 2020

Florida-based Huey Magoo's has opened its first restaurant in Mississippi in McComb, President and CEO Andy Howard said in company press release.

Chipotle not requiring employee COVID-19 vaccinations

December 28, 2020

Although Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol was strongly encouraging employees to be get COVID-19 vaccinations, it won't be a requirement.

3 ways restaurants can leverage customer data for more targeted marketing

by Mo Chaar

Restaurants have a range of new resources that offer better, more applicable insights into how customers are engaging with brands.

FastCasual now accepting nominations for Excellence in Food Safety award

December 23, 2020

As part of the 2021 FastCasual Top 100 Movers & Shakers list, FastCasual and Steritech, a provider of food safety assessments, will honor one brand with…

Dave's Hot Chicken hits Orange County

December 23, 2020

Southern California-based Dave's Hot Chicken is opening its first Orange County location today at 10832 Warner Ave. in Fountain Valley. Marking the brand's…

Rubio's exiting from bankruptcy

December 23, 2020

Rubio's Coastal Grill will exit from Chapter 11 by year's with its debt reduced by more than $35 million, now that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District…

5 ways the vaccine may change restaurant operations

Brody Sweeney, the founder of Camile Thai Kitchen in the UK, predicts how the vaccine will change operations in 2021.

Shake Shack boosts pay, doling out bonuses

December 22, 2020

As a thank you to employees, Shake Shack has paid out nearly $6 million in additional pay this year, including a holiday bonus that ranges from $250 to $40…

Ziggi's franchise fulfills Colorado native's longtime dream

December 22, 2020

Taffy Nichols, of Erie, Colorado is fulfilling her longtime dream to run her own franchise.

The 2021 menu battle: Comfort food vs healthier options

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Menu trends experts from Panera Bread, Buffalo Wild Wings, Luna Grill, Culinary Tides, Qdoba and Pure Green predict the coming year's top menu trends.

Saladworks acquires Garbanzo

December 22, 2020

WOWorks, parent company of Saladworks, has acquired Centennial, Colorado-based Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh as well as Frutta Bowls, a fast casual concept…

Middleby acquires China-based United Foodservice Equipment Group

December 22, 2020

The Middleby Corp. has acquired Zhuhai Guangdong China based United Foodservice Equipment Group, a design, manufacture and supply of counter top commercial…

SoFresh opens Tampa Westshore location

December 21, 2020

Tampa-based SoFresh is opening a store in today in the Town Square Center along Westshore Boulevard, a news release said.

Consumers splurging on catered meals this holiday season

December 21, 2020

The 2020 holiday season may not offer the same gatherings, parties and hoopla of years' past, but diners are making sure it is still filled with amazing food…

Relief is at hand: Legislators OK $900B COVID-era relief package

Legislators have singed a $900 billion deal to provide pandemic-era relief to individuals and businesses, including restaurants nationally.