Starbucks signs license deal in Thailand

May 24, 2019

Starbucks Coffee Company has signed a license agreement with Coffee Concepts Thailand for exclusive rights to run and develop retail stores in the country.

Tocaya opening 15th unit in 3 years

May 24, 2019

California-based Tocaya Organica founded in 2016, which recently made the 2019 Fast Casual Top 100, is opening its 15th location June 3. The unit , 4303 W.

CPK 'plants' feet firmly in veggie-centric territory this summer

May 24, 2019

California Pizza Kitchen is jumping on the vegetable cart this summer with a bounty of summer offerings centered around fruits and vegetables. Menu items…

Earl of Sandwich opens 1st Idaho unit

May 23, 2019

Earl of Sandwich is now open in Meridian Idaho, according to a company press release. The restaurant is a part of the more than 5-acre Fast Eddy's campus on…

Tango debuts AI-enhanced platform for restaurant segment

May 23, 2019

Tango has enhanced its store lifecycle management and integrated workplace management system with AI and machine learning, geared for the restaurant sector.

Curry Up Now hits growth spurt

May 23, 2019

Curry Up Now,a rapidly expanding Indian fast casual which was recently ranked No. 20 on Fast Casual's annual list of the Top 100 Movers & Shakers, is…

Europe's fast casual segment to hit $17B by 2024

May 23, 2019

The fast casual sector in Europe is on track to reach $17 billion by 2024, growing at a CAGR of about 6% during 2018-2024, according the "Fast-casual Dining…

What predictive scheduling legislation means for your restaurant

​​​​​​​Several U.S. jurisdictions have already enacted fair workweek legislation, including New York City, San Francisco, San Jose, Seattle, and the state of…

2018 U.S. Carrier Managed SD-WAN LEADERBOARD

AT&T, Hughes, Verizon, Windstream, CenturyLink, Aryaka, Fusion and Comcast are the leading providers on the first benchmark for SD-WAN services

Why TooJay's CEO asks all employees: 'What are we doing that is stupid?'

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Max Piet, the president and CEO of Florida-based deli chain, TooJay's Deli and Restaurant has found success in allowing employees at all levels to speak up…

German Doner Kebab taps Nigel Belton as managing director

May 23, 2019

Nigel Belton has been named managing director for North America at German Doner Kebab.

Ballard Brands rebranding Wow Café to Wow American Eats

May 23, 2019

Ballard Brands, a Louisiana hospitality company, is unveiling a rebrand of Wow American Eats complete with a new logo, restaurant remodel and a refocus on its…

Why fast casuals should offer snack-packed menus

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Today's consumer no longer eats the standard three meals per day. Fewer than half (43%) of consumers in 2018, said they ate three meals a day with a few snacks…

Mod Pizza scores $160M in financing to grow

May 23, 2019

Mod Super Fast Pizza Holdings LLC this week announced a $160 million equity financing to grow the chain. The financing is being  led by private investment…

Modern Market brings customer service in house

May 23, 2019

Modern Market Eatery has added an internal guest relations department allowing individual restaurants to offer enhanced customer service within their four…

Jimmy John's launches LTO wine for latest sandwich

May 22, 2019

Jimmy John's has made its own brand of wine to pair with its latest sandwich, the latter of which is called The Frenchie, according to a company press release.

Cauldron Ice Cream launches 2 more California stores

May 22, 2019

Cauldron Ice Cream, known for its made-to-order nitrogen ice cream, has opened franchise locations in San Jose and Torrance, California.

Wow Bao CEO accepts Top 100 award

Cherryh Cansler, VP of Networld Media Group and editor of FastCasual, reveals that Chicago-based Wow Bao took the No. 1 spot on this year's Fast Casual Top 10…

Coca-Cola, Omnivore launch platform to 'minimize friction between restaurants, third-party technologies'

May 22, 2019

Over the past few years, digital restaurant technology has exploded. Online ordering, reservations, third-party delivery, loyalty programs and kiosks are…

LSI Industries debuts digital signage solution with Samsung

May 22, 2019

LSI Industries Inc. recently debuted its digital signage solution, created through a partnership with Samsung. The product uses a system-on-chip technology…