Nekter launches Kombucha LTO

January 10, 2019

The global kombucha market exceeded $1.5 billion in 2017, and is expected to increase by 17.5 percent by 2023. And it's a trend that California's Nekter Juice…

Dickey's welcomes VP of Franchise Sales

January 9, 2019

Dickey's Barbecue Pit has named John Geyerman, who previously worked with Walmart, H-E-B, Schlotzsky's and AngMar Companies, as its VP of Franchise…

Government shutdown halts food facility inspections, 'puts our food supply at risk'

January 9, 2019

U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gotlieb told the Washington Post that the agency — which oversees most of the nation's food supply — has…

Robert Peterson Joins Qu as Vice President of Sales

Qu™ Continues to Expand Executive Team with Restaurant Industry and Technology Experts

Freshii hosting gift card swap Jan. 10

January 9, 2019

Freshii is inviting customers that have a fast food gift card to visit and trade the card in for a free chef-designed menu item.

Chicken Salad Chick entering Midwest market via Missouri

January 9, 2019

Chicken Salad Chick is expanding to Missouri with its first restaurant opening in Chesterfield. On the heels of opening 20 stores across 10 states in 2018, the…

Veggie Grill opening in Boston

January 9, 2019

Plant-based fast casual Veggie Grill is opening its first Boston location this spring, marking the second East Coast location for the brand.

Potbelly taps Peter Ortiz as VP for franchise development

January 8, 2019

Peter Ortiz is the new vice president of franchise development for Potbelly Sandwich Shop and is tasked with directing the brand's franchise expansion across…

Fazoli's offers furloughed federal workers free entrée

January 8, 2019

Fazoli’s is offering furloughed federal employees a free pizza-baked spaghetti with the purchase of a regular or large drink through Jan. 13.  

Restaurateurs ditching paper manuals for digital training tools

January 8, 2019

Employees armed with mobile tools are happier, better trained and take better care of customers, according to a survey conducted in 2018 by Vanson Bourne on…

Execs predict increased usage of near-me, voice searches to make dining decisions

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

From the explosion of near-me searches to consumers demanding more options, this year's tech trends are all about meeting the customer where and when they…

Omnivore raises $10M in Series A via The Coca-Cola Company, Performance Food Group

January 8, 2019

Omnivore, a point-of-sale connectivity platform enabling third-party technologies to integrate with restaurants' POS systems, has announced a Series A…

Freshii expands partnership with Lifeway Foods

January 7, 2019

Health and wellness brand Freshii will now offer Lifeway Foods' frozen kefir and smoothies in all of its U.S. locations.

Illegal Burger to trial cannabis infusion technology

January 7, 2019

Illegal Burger, part of West Coast Ventures Group Corp. (WCVC), is piloting cannabis infusion technology as it prepares to launch a cannabis-themed restaurant…

Jersey Mike's streamlines delivery by intergrating Uber Eats into POS

January 7, 2019

Jersey Mike's has integrated Uber Eats into its proprietary POS system at 1,225 of its units and will eventually add it in all 1,500 locations. The rollout…

10 ways to prepare your restaurant for a potential recession

There is no need to act like Chicken Little at this point, but if these predictions do hold any shred of truth, there are a few lessons learned from the…

Chipotle opening second restaurant in City of London

January 7, 2019

Chipotle is opening its second location in the City of London, marking the brand's seventh London-based restaurant.

Potbelly opening franchise in Odessa

January 4, 2019

The Potbelly Sandwich Shop has opened a franchise location in Odessa, Texas, marking the brand's second west Texas store. Both the Odessa and Midland…

Hot Head Burritos aims to help diners keep new year resolutions

January 4, 2019

As most people make New Year's resolutions to be healthier and lose weight, Hot Head Burritos is aiming to help diners keep those intentions and spotlighting…

Quiznos, Taco Del Mar welcoming new CEO

January 4, 2019

Restaurant industry veteran Tim Casey is now CEO of Rego Restaurant Group — the fast casual restaurant platform backed by San Diego-based private investment…