Yogurtland seeking franchisees to sign 3-unit deals

January 6, 2025

Yogurtland, which has 220 global locations and is opening 30 US locations in 2025, is seeking franchise partners interested in signing a three-store minimum to…

Instacart, Cut+Dry partner to boost ad reach for food manufacturers

January 6, 2025

Cut+Dry, an e-commerce and advertising platform for independent foodservice distributors and manufacturers, is integrating Instacart's Carrot Ads technology…

Slim Chickens' UK franchisee opens 4th location in 1 month

January 6, 2025

Boparan Restaurant Group, a Slim Chickens multi-unit operator in the UK, opened stores in Ashford and Bath, marking its fourth opening within a month following…

Guide: How To Respond To Online Reviews

97% of consumers look at online reviews before making purchase decisions. That’s a lot of eyes on your reviews, and crucially, your restaurant's responses!

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Smalls Sliders elevates Georgia footprint

January 3, 2025

Smalls Sliders has signed an agreement with real estate group PAR Concepts LLC for three units, dubbed "cans" by the brand, across Macon and Warner Robins in…

5 ways restaurants can crack the code on rising egg prices

Mike Stasko, the president of Sunny Street Cafe discusses how the restaurant franchise is navigating the challenges of rising egg prices while maintaining its…

Newlyweds opening Paris Baguette in Pennsylvania

January 3, 2025

Paris Baguette, which has over 4,000 units worldwide and 200 in North America, is opening Jan. 18 in Dresher, Pennsylvania. Franchisees and newlyweds Parth and…

Par acquires Delaget

January 3, 2025

PAR Technology Corporation, a global foodservice technology company, has acquired Delaget, a provider of restaurant analytics and business intelligence…

Runners racing to earn free Chipotle

January 2, 2025

Runners across 25 cities in North America and Europe are racing to win free bowls from Chipotle Mexican Grill as part of a challenge created by the fast casual…

South Block lands at Washington airport

January 2, 2025

South Block, a fast casual chain serving acai bowls, smoothies and cold-pressed juices, has opened in Concourse D at Washington Dulles International Airport.

Star Micronics Introduces the CD5 Max Series: High-Cash Volume Cash Drawers

The CD5 Max Series cash drawers feature four versatile models that cater to diverse, high-cash volume retail and hospitality environments, combining…

Trend Report: Flavor Trends of 2025

Explore the evolving beverage landscape, where nostalgia meets innovation. Uncover the consumer preferences driving demand for bold, premium drinks. Learn how…

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Rusty Taco opens 2nd Georgia restaurant

December 30, 2024

Rusty Taco opened its second Georgia store last week in Decatur, following the recent restaurant opening in the Atlanta neighborhood of Summerhill. Located at…

FastCasual reveals 10 most-read stories of 2024

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Stories about Chipotle, Panera, Freddy's and Schlotzsky's landed on the top 10 list.

Blaze Pizza inks deal for 25 units in Southern California

December 30, 2024

Blaze Pizza has signed a 25-unit expansion agreement with longtime franchisee SoCal Blazers, Inc. led by Reza Medali, Mehdi Khosh, Aaron Khosh and Ryan Khosh.

Pop's Beef VP reveals 3 ways to endear your brand to your community

Kacie Radochonski, Pop's Beef VP of Operations, explains how staying true to the brand, actively engaging with the community and adapting to changing customer…

Dickey's franchisee expanding brand in Arizona

December 30, 2024

Gaurav Chaudhary, a multi-unit franchisee, is making his mark on the Dickey's Barbecue Pit brand in Arizona. Since joining the franchise in April 2024, he has…

Steven King's SSIS 2024 keynote demonstrates how automation, AI, robotics are transforming industry

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

Addressing a crowd of business leaders and industry operators, King shared his insights into the evolving landscape of automation, robotics, and artificial…

Paris Baguette opens 200th US location

December 27, 2024

Paris Baguette, which has over 4,000 global locations, has opened its 200th in North America at 549 Roosevelt Road in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. "Opening our…

Brooklyn Dumpling bets on casino location

December 26, 2024

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, an Asian-inspired fast casual concept, has opened at Resorts World New York City, a casino in Queens serving 10 million visitors…