Infographic: Off-premise sales to increase 5.6 percent by 2019

August 14, 2018

EzCater took a look at what's booming in the restaurant industry and found that sales from off-premise orders will grow 5.6 percent by 2019.

What fast casual leaders should know about the blockchain

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Bradley Cooper, editor of Blockchain Tech News, gives restaurant leaders the lowdown on how to make the blockchain work for them.

Shake Shack moves forward with self-service, cashless kiosks despite previous consumer pushback

August 13, 2018

Shake Shack is moving forward with testing of self-serve, cashless kiosks in combination with cashiers, and is exploring a mobile ordering app, according to…

Potbelly Sandwich Shop to open in Northwest Rochester

August 13, 2018

Potbelly Sandwich Shop will open its second Northwest Rochester, New York unit inside the Marketplace shopping plaza by late 2018, according to a press…

PizzaRev introduces royalty incentive program

August 13, 2018

PizzaRev, a Southern California customizable pizza fast casual concept, has released a royalty incentive program for prospective franchisees, according to a…

Yalla Mediterranean partners with Impossible Foods

August 13, 2018

Yalla Mediterranean has partnered with Impossible Foods to introduce restaurant patrons to a series of plant-based Mediterranean options added to Yalla's menu…

Pei Wei making fortunes come true

August 13, 2018

Pei Wei will make a fortune found in one of its cookies come true for one guest per day through Aug. 26, according to a press release. 

A restaurant owner's safety guide to keeping employees cool during summer heat

Employees are at risk in the summer heat.

Pie Five adds 6th Oklahoma location

August 13, 2018

Pie Five Pizza is opening its first Owasso, Oklahoma, restaurant Tuesday, on North Garnett Road, a news release said. 

Foodservice veterans to share sustainability secrets at Fast Casual Executive Summit

Core Life Eatery President Scott Davis will join Flatbread Grill co-founder and CMO Gonca Esendemir and Asian Box CEO Mike Speck to discuss all things…

ZIVELO Introduces Financing Options for Clients

ZIVELO has partnered with Ascentium Capital, the nation’s largest private, independent finance company, to provide financing options to clients.

Smoke's Poutinerie searching for candidates for amateur eating competition

August 10, 2018

Smoke's Poutinerie is giving five amateur qualifiers a chance to participate for their region in a poutine eating contest. Finalists from each region will…

Dos Toros introduces Burrito Time app

August 10, 2018

Dos Toros, a San Francisco Bay-area inspired taqueria, is launching its app —  Burrito Time — this month, according to a press release.   The app, developed…

Franchise focus: Smoke’s Poutinerie bringing poutine to the masses

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

The 150-location franchise is rolling out nationwide on and near campuses and airports, and its founder’s passion is reflected everywhere — from his attire to…

Fired Pie dishes out a little something different

August 9, 2018

Fired Pie is adding some decidedly non-pie elements to the menu with its new Mac 'N Cheese dish offering, with options to customize the hearty pasta concoction…

5 ways to ensure your restaurant takes a bite out of the food delivery boom

RMS CEO gives five tips to ensure your restaurant doesn't miss out on the popular trend of delivery.

LevelUp partners with Smarter Takeout

August 9, 2018

LevelUp, a technology distributor, is teaming up with Smarter Takeout, an online and mobile ordering provider, to bring restaurant partners additional options…

Welbilt CEO resigns, interim chief named

August 9, 2018

Welbilt Director, President and CEO Hubertus M. Mühlhäuser will resign Aug. 31 to take over as director and CEO at capital goods manufacturer CNH Industrial…

Cousins opening 1st of 40 units in Chicagoland this year

August 9, 2018

Cousins Subs is getting set for an Illinois focused expansion, beginning with the addition of 40 locations throughout Chicagoland over the next few years under…

Consumer Demand for Supply Chain Transparency and Fresh, Local Food Drives Farm-to-Table into Fast Casual Dining

Consumer preferences for healthy, nutritious food continue to drive trends in the food industry. The farm-to-table concept, which involves reducing the…