DoorDash in talks with lenders on potential credit facility: Report

August 9, 2019

Doordash, the San Francisco-based food delivery platform, is negotiating with banks on a potential $400 million credit line in anticipation of an initial…

It's raining catfish and hot dogs?

AccuWeather's Eric Danetz reveals how weather affects consumer behavior and how restaurants can use that knowledge to create better marketing messages.

Chipotle testing new queso blanco in 3 cities

August 9, 2019

After not having much luck with its first queso attempt, Chipotle Mexican Grill is testing a new white cheese sauce. Commonly referred to as queso blanco…

Roy Rogers pulls the 'Trigger' on QSR's new life

In this podcast, Roy Roger CEO Jim Plamondon tells host and QSRweb Editor Shelly Whitehead "People treat us differently" than most QSRs. In this one-on-one…

Compeat launches automated vendor payment, virtual card system for restaurants

August 9, 2019

Back Yard Burgers Selects Qu for Its Innovative and Modern Enterprise POS Software

Back Yard Burgers, an iconic burger brand headquartered in Nashville, TN, has selected Qu™, an enterprise POS software company, to replace a legacy system…

Paytronix buys Open Dining to broaden CX feature set

August 8, 2019

Paytronix Systems, Inc., a provider of SaaS customer experience management solutions for restaurants and convenience stores, is acquiring Open Dining, an order…

Postmates signs multi-year deal for mobile concession ordering at Dodger Stadium

August 8, 2019

The Los Angeles Dodgers entered a multi-year agreement with Postmates to let fans order food and beverages from their seats during games and pick up their…

Fiesta CEO looks for silver lining in dreary Q2 earnings

August 8, 2019

The financial news for Fiesta Restaurant Group Inc. hasn't been great this week.  

Pie Five creating pizza-crafting kids

August 8, 2019

Dallas-based Pie Five Pizza will help kids hone their pizza-making skills, thanks to its partnership with KidZania, a global brand of interactive education and…

Omnivore, Ordermark partner to bring 'every delivery service to restaurants in any zip code'

August 7, 2019

Ordermark is partnering with Omnivore to integrate its delivery services with Omnivore's connected point-of-sale systems, allowing 85% of North America venues…

The kitchens might be virtual, but the money is real

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

As virtual kitchens and food halls become more common ways for fast casual brands to economically expand their footprints, FAT Brands CEO Andy Wiederhorn isn't…

Food halls are no longer trendy

Food halls used to be the "next big thing," but as more pop up, they are fighting to differentiate themselves.

Report calls out Chipotle, Sweetgreen for using bowls with cancer-linked chemicals

August 6, 2019

Compostable bowls, used by brands including Chipotle Mexican Grill and Sweetgreen, are made with "forever chemicals" that could pose serious health issues…

Shake Shack CEO convinced digital is the future

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The company will continue to enhance its digital channels by integrating technology that supports each one and adding guest-spacing functionality on a regular…

Jersey Mike's unveils revamped mobile app with order scheduling

August 6, 2019

Jersey Mike's Subs has unveiled an enhanced mobile app, giving customers several new features, including the ability to schedule orders for pickup. 

Shake Shack chooses Grubhub as delivery partner

August 5, 2019

Shake Shack has tapped Grubhub as its delivery partner, testing the service at a small number of outlets before launching nationally over the next two to three…

4 ways to solve the delivery dilemma

Hope Neiman, CMO of Tillster, discusses how using data can help operators conquer delivery.

Little Big Burger striving for 100K app sign ups by year's end

August 5, 2019

Little Big Burger has launched an app and loyalty platform, according its parent company, Chanticleer Holdings Inc. Before designing the app — which features…

Six Things Every Operator Needs to Know

Created to sit on the counter and take orders from in-person guests, while communicating with the kitchen (KDS), POS is now so much more.

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