RFIS 2020 Sponsor Preview: HotRocks

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

The Hot Rocks Oven is a new way to cook pizza, combining a conveyor for speed and stones for high quality, said CFO Vincent Tourigny.

NYC deli teams up with Vita Coco to deliver hangover kits

December 30, 2019

New York City-based Lenwich is teaming up with Postmates and Vita Coco, a coconut water beverage brand to not only celebrate National Hangover Day Wednesday…

Can fast casual get any faster?

by Nancy A Shenker — CEO, theONswitch, LLC

Nancy Shenker of MomentFeed offers five ways to speed up service without sacrificing food quality.

Blaze Pizza opens 10th North Carolina location

December 30, 2019

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza is making its Jacksonville, North Carolina, debut Thursday at 3040 Western Blvd., and will celebrate Friday by giving customers who…

Kura Sushi opening in Texas

December 27, 2019

Kura Sushi USA, which offers a dining experience built on authentic Japanese cuisine and a technology-enabled revolving sushi service model, has opened…

Why you should give your hourly workers these 3 things

Snagajob's 2019 State of the Hourly Worker Report identified three takeaways franchise and restaurant leaders can use to retain and manage today's hourly…

Kansas City fine-dining experts open fast casual concept

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Chef Michael Corvino and his wife and business partner, Christina, are experts when it comes to fine dining. The owners of Corvino Supper Club & Tasting Room…

FDA warns restaurants about using bulk-purchased hard-cooked eggs

December 27, 2019

The hard-boiled egg recall that started on Dec. 23 is expanding to include all of Almark Foods' hard-boiled eggs processed at its Gainesville, Georgia…

Keto, paleo diners focus of El Pollo Loco bowls

December 26, 2019

El Pollo Loco has expanded its so-called "better-for-you menu" by adding a line of Pollo Fit Bowls. The brand said that its data indicates that while 95% of…

Jollibee opens doors to first Saskatchewan store

December 23, 2019

This week Jollibee opened the doors to its first store in Saskatchewan, which marks its 48th location in North America.

How to avoid unnecessarily costly construction

by Brie Carlson — AIA, Associate Partner, starrdesign

Brie Carlson, associate partner at Starr Design, discusses why investing in an architect during the construction process could save you thousands.

Starbucks pays up to settle labor suit

December 20, 2019

Chipotle isn't the only major fast casual chain battling labor disputes this week in New York. Starbucks Corp will pay $176,000 in restitution to employees to…

Spice up your Holiday Table with Hot Head Burritos Catering

Stop the stress and let Hot Head Burritos handle your holiday event needs with Hot Head Catering. Tacos, bowls and nachos with fresh, flavorful choices…

Sweeten up the Season with Treats

Rapid Fired Pizza wants to sweeten your holiday hustle and bustle with some desserts that the family is sure to love! Try our delectable Cini Sticks, a…

Fazoli's fuels Florida growth with Tampa deal

December 20, 2019

Fazoli's is continuing to expand its Florida footprint via an agreement with Franchisee Carlos L. Saenz to bring five restaurants in 2021 to the Tampa area, in…

Chipotle violated US labor laws, says NLRB

December 20, 2019

Chipotle Mexican Grill is facing allegations that it fired a New York employee in retaliation for complaining about workplace problems and trying to organize…

Kat Cole keynoting 2020 Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit

December 19, 2019

Kat Cole, COO and president, North America of FOCUS Brands — parent company of Jamba, Carvel, Cinnabon, Schlotzsky's, Moe's Southwest Grill, Auntie Anne's, and…

Advantech Honored with Wendy’s Golden Link Award for Intelligent Payment Systems

Advantech Co. Ltd. (TWSE stock code: 2395), a global leader in intelligent systems, is thrilled to announce it has been selected as the winner of the Golden…

Can Chipotle's new design support its billion-dollar digital business?

December 19, 2019

Chipotle Mexican Grill is testing a new restaurant design to better support its billion-dollar digital business. In-restaurant features are being installed to…

Saladworks growing North Carolina presence

December 19, 2019

Saladworks is looking to expand across North Carolina and has already signed two major deals for the Charlotte and Raleigh area. NFL cornerback and free agent…