Former Jack in the Box president named CEO of Boston Market

May 1, 2018

Frances Allen is replacing George Michel as CEO of Boston Market, according to a company press release.

Nominations now open for 'The Perfect Pitch'

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Entries are being accepted through June 8. Three finalists will be selected by Aug. 8 to make their five-minute pitch on Oct. 9 at the summit.

Melt Shop on expansion mission

April 30, 2018

Melt Shop franchisee Drew Smith has assumed ownership of the company's King of Prussia Mall location in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, located just northwest…

Togo's unveils new look

April 30, 2018

Togo's has implemented a system-wide brand refresh anchored by its new anthem, "True to the Sandwich," and its new sandwich, the Pretzelrami. The 47-year-old…

Uncovering top 3 growth trends in foodservice

by Stephen Dutton — Analyst, Euromonitor International

While consumer spending is growing, the way consumers spend into foodservice is changing

Chipotle rolls out delivery via DoorDash

April 30, 2018

Chipotle Mexican Grill has tapped DoorDash to provide delivery from more than 1,500 restaurants across the country, the company's largest delivery footprint to…

Blaze, Taco Bell, Chick-fil-A, Krispy Kreme win big in Harris Poll

April 27, 2018

Blaze Pizza, Taco Bell, Chick-fil-A and Krispy Kreme took home top honors this year in the 30th annual Harris Poll EquiTrend study of favorite brands.  Here's…

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf launches mobile ordering

April 27, 2018

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf has launched mobile ordering within its rewards app. The feature is available now at all 191 company-owned locations in Southern…

Pizza Press grows Sunshine State locations

April 27, 2018

The Pizza Press is starting an aggressive growth phase with plans to bring 20 locations to Florida through strategic franchise partnerships, beginning with the…

'The Chew's' Carla Hall talks lessons learned from her defunct fast casual brand

Carla Hall shares with FastCasual what she wishes she would have done differently and if she'll give the fast casual business another try.

Minnesota-based Crisp and Green expanding

April 26, 2018

Crisp and Green, a Minnesota-based fast casual concept, is opening two locations as majority owner and CEO Steele Smiley builds upon plans to expand nationally…

Tropical Smoothie Cafe serving cacti

April 26, 2018

Tropical Smoothie Cafe has put cacti on the menu. The Citrus Cactus Smoothie, available for a limited time only, blends together cactus, orange, apple, mango…

Chicken Salad Chick adds catering director

April 26, 2018

Chicken Salad Chick has appointed Barbara Blackwell as director of catering. In her new role, she will oversee the brand’s catering operations and spearhead…

Wendy's, Pita Pit, Jimboy's Tacos give tips on getting the most out of supplier relationships

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

A session at the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit last week in Louisville featured three execs who get the most out of their supplier relationships.

PizzaRev opens 2 Cali locations with self-serve beer taps

April 26, 2018

PizzaRev opened two locations in central California this month in Citrus Heights and Turlock, a news release said. Both feature self-pour beer cider and wine…

Chipotle posts positive Q1 earnings, full-year outlook

April 25, 2018

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. has reported financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, and for the first time in recent memory, the results were…

Report: Brick-and-mortar locations still very important, desktop sites too

April 25, 2018

New research from mobile marketing and customer engagement company, Tune, shows that at least in the U.K., brick-and-mortar restaurants and other retail…

Mississippi Backyard Burgers franchisee opens 5th unit

April 24, 2018

Back Yard Burgers, which recently opened in Columbus, MIssissippi, at 1913 Highway 45 N., is hosting its grand opening celebrations today through Saturday.

Founder of Biscuitville's grandson joins family business

April 24, 2018

Blake Jennings has joined Greensboro, North Carolina-based Biscuitville Fresh Southern as director of development. He's a third-generation member of the…

Wahlburgers selling burgers at US grocery stores

April 24, 2018

Wahlburgers is collaborating with ARKK Food Company to develop a retail product line that includes ground beef, pre-formed patties, pre-formed sliders and…