The Hummus & Pita Co inks Michigan deal

February 7, 2018

The Hummus & Pita Co., a NYC-based Mediterranean fast casual concept, is expanding to Michigan. The company has signed a five-unit franchise deal with…

Shake Shack sticks with ArrowStream for supply chain management

February 7, 2018

In order to manage supply chain inventories, compliance, food safety and overall product quality, Shake Shack is extending its partnership with ArrowStream's…

Paninis now on the menu at Urban Bricks

February 7, 2018

Urban Bricks Pizza is adding oven-fired paninis with unlimited toppings. The menu offering gives guests the ability to build their own paninis with unlimited…

Chipotle announces bonuses, new training programs, expanded parental leave for employees

February 7, 2018

Possibly taking its cue from Starbucks, which announced last week that it was giving its employees raises and more time off as a result of the Tax Cuts and…

Chipotle's CFO: Lower income tax rate will save $40-$50 million in 2018

February 6, 2018

Chipotle Mexican Grill reported today that its revenue increased 7.3 percent to $1.1 billion during its fourth quarter for the year ended Dec. 31, 2017. CFO…

Levelup teams up with Menufy to help restaurant brands reach more customers via mobile channels

February 6, 2018

Online ordering provider, Menufy, has partnered with LevelUp to extend its restaurant clients' distribution channels and hopefully orders, without added cost.

Melt Shop reports solid growth following domestic, international franchising efforts

February 6, 2018

Melt Shop reported today strong 2017 results following the launch of its domestic and international franchising efforts. The emerging franchisor signed three…

Mamoun's Falafel opening in Dallas

February 6, 2018

New York-based Mamoun's Falafel is opening a location Saturday in Dallas. The store, located at 3839 McKinney Ave., Suite 150, will host a variety of…

TARG opens 3rd Fazoli's unit

February 6, 2018

The TA Restaurant Group has opened a Fazoli's unit in Oklahoma City West located at I-40, Exit 140 on South Morgan Road, according to a company press…

Leon's founder to reveal how Bruce Lee inspires his leadership strategy

John Vincent, CEO and founder of Leon, will keynote this year's Fast Casual Executive Summit, Oct. 9-11 in Seattle.

Former Buffalo Wild Wings CEO joins board of Digi International

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

February 6, 2018

The $2.9 billion acquisition of Buffalo Wild Wings by Arby's Restaurant Group is now complete, which puts Arby's CEO Paul Brown in the top position of the…

Kotipizza Group unveils strategy to grow several fast casual brands

February 5, 2018

Kotipizza Group Oyj's board of directors has approved a new strategy and financial goals for the next three years to manage a portfolio of franchised fast…

Little Big Burger, Burgers Grilled Right on a growth mission

February 5, 2018

Portand, Oregon-based Little Big Burger and Burgers Grilled Right, owned by Chanticleer Holdings Inc, are both expanding across the country. 

Grabbagreen adds 5th unit to West Coast

February 5, 2018

Arizona-based Grabbagreen is adding a fifth location to the West Coast via a deal with franchisees Matt Burke, Zachary Burke and Jill Burke of Green Bros. The…

Ono Hawaiian BBQ continues Southern California expansion

February 5, 2018

Ono Hawaiian BBQ continues its Southern California expansion with a unit opening in the city of Glendora.    "We are looking forward to expanding our…

McAlister's upgrades rewards program

February 2, 2018

McAlister's Deli has launched McAlister's Rewards to ease the stress of customers tracking points and visits, according to a company press release. It sends…

Starbucks launches Visa card to drive customer loyalty forward

February 2, 2018

Starbucks lovers have yet another way to earn stars at their favorite coffee place as Starbucks and Chase have launched a Starbucks Rewards Visa card that is…

Giardino Gourmet Salads expanding South Florida footprint

February 2, 2018

Giardino Gourmet Salads is expanding its South Florida footprint with the opening of its 16th and 17th units. One will open in North Ft. Lauderdale, Florida in…

Tokyo Cafe, Press Waffle Co, Not Just Q join Dallas foodhall

February 2, 2018

Foodhall at Crockett Row opening in Dallas this year has added four brands to its lineup. Chef Grady Spears and the teams behind Tokyo Cafe, Press Waffle Co.

4 ways to find new customers via social media

By Erik Swain, president of Respondology