Fazoli's redesign proves profitable

August 16, 2019

Fazoli's is rolling out a new look that includes communal seating, rich wood tones and artwork highlighting its made-to-order and made-to-share philosophy. The…

3 ways chefs can offer high-end experiences at a fast casual price

Efi Naon, executive chef and director of operations of Taboon, a fine-dining restaurant in New York City, shares how he offers an elevated experience at his…

Huey Magoo's rolling into Georgia

August 15, 2019

Less than one year after Huey Magoo's revealed plans to expand outside of the Central Florida region into Atlanta, South Florida and Tampa, the chicken chain…

5 ways training can help prevent sexual harassment in your restaurant

Since 2018, several states have passed new laws that require employers to train their workforce on sexual harassment prevention, but Andrew Rawson, Traliant…

Chicken Salad Chick adding to Arkansas portfolio

August 15, 2019

Chicken Salad Chick is expanding in Arkansas with its newest location in Fayetteville. Less than a year after the brand's state debut restaurant in Jonesboro…

Consumers not sure how brands are using data

August 15, 2019

Despite an increased focus on consumer privacy, data security and data protection, more than half of consumers — 65% —  weren't sure what brands were using…

Sales up at FAT Brands

August 14, 2019

FAT Brands, parent company of Fatburger, reported that system-wide sales increased 26.3% in Q2 but that worldwide same-store sales fell 1.7% during the quarter…

Potbelly Sandwich Shop teams with DoorDash

August 14, 2019

Potbelly Sandwich Shop is now available nationwide on delivery service DoorDash and is celebrating the partnership with a BOGO event.

Chipotle paying out cash bonuses

August 14, 2019

Chipotle is paying out $700,000 in cash bonuses to roughly 2,600 employees across 135 restaurants, according to a company spokesperson. If restaurant teams…

Boloco CEO to Chipotle: 'Why not use the bonus money to raise minimum wage?'

John Pepper, CEO, Boloco, describes why Chipotle should use the money it's paying out in cash bonuses to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour for employees…

Blaze signs deal for 7 stores in Texas, Louisiana

August 14, 2019

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza signed a multi-unit development deal to grow the brand's Texas presence, including seven new locations of the fast-growing chain in…

Tijuana Flats aims to help Florida families eliminate $1M in medical debt

August 13, 2019

Tex-Mex fast casual Tijuana Flats is eliminating more than $1 million in medical debt for more than 1,000 residents and families in the Greater Orlando area.

I Heart Mac & Cheese arrives in Tallahassee this week

August 13, 2019

South Florida-based I Heart Mac & Cheese will open the doors of a Tallahassee location Thursday.

Key Advantages of a Personalized Restaurant Loyalty Program

Pizza connoisseurs have a lot of options to choose from these days. You might have the best pizza in town, but in this competitive environment, if you aren’t…

The Dolly Llama to hold grand opening for San Fernando Valley store

August 13, 2019

The Dolly Llama, a Los Angeles-based waffle restaurant, will celebrate the grand opening of its second San Fernando Valley location at Northridge Fashion…

Why Corner Bakery CMO upgraded supply chain, launched brand refresh

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

CMO Donna Spangler-Josephson brings a lot to the table at Corner Bakery, including an "operator's point of view," which she honed during her first gig in the…

Jollibee adds to Canadian portfolio

August 12, 2019

Philippines-based Jollibee is opening Friday in Alberta, Canada. The restaurant — located at 3803 Calgary Trail N.W., Unit 914, Edmonton — is the chain's fifth…

Custom 3rd Party Data Integration Services

Custom integration services and connectivity to your brand's third party data. Take your company to the next level with Chepri® custom development…

Togo's refreshes branding with new logo, marketing collateral, menu addition

August 12, 2019

Togo's has a new look anchored by its latest slogan — "True to the Sandwich." The 47-year-old company is upgrading everything from its logo and in-store design…

New York's Dill & Parsley ready to expand

August 12, 2019

Dill & Parsley, a fast casual Mediterranean restaurant concept based in Manhattan, will open its fifth location in September in NYC's Financial District…