Five Guys franchisee to open 18 Melt Shops

January 2, 2018

Melt Shop is expanding its footprint by opening 18 locations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware as a part of its first development deal. The partnership…

11 menu trends going mainstream in 2018

Now trending: Detroit-styled pizza, Vibrantly colored drinks and salads, soft-serve ice cream coming in innovative flavors and a focus on mushroom-centric…

Are ready-to-make meal kits stealing your customers?

by Amanda McNamara — Content Marketing Specialist, Toast Inc.

Now trending: Fast Casuals can learn from the success of ready-to-make meal kits companies.

5 ways to conquer food waste without spoiling the customer experience or the bottom line

Automating processes through advanced technologies can go a long way in enhancing a restaurant’s bottom line and reducing the impact of food waste on the…

PizzaRev drops into Pelican State

December 28, 2017

PizzaRev opened a Shreveport, Louisiana, location in early December on Line Avenue, a news release said. Local restaurateurs, Mark Florsheim and Cassidy Kin…

Now trending: A new twist on Asian flavors

The limitless variety of Asian flavors can revolutionize menus.

Tijuana Flats launches take-home burrito kit

December 27, 2017

Tijuana Flats has launched a take-home burrito meal kit geared toward family dinners and smaller offices looking for a group lunch option, according to a…

Fazoli's returns to classic recipes for select menu items

December 27, 2017

Fazoli's is returning to the original recipes for select menu items based on guest feedback. "As part of our efforts to continuously enhance menu offerings…

How restaurants can use popularity of online dating, Netflix to increase sales

Ecommerce, social media and ubiquitous mobile devices are driving cultural changes that restaurants should use to their advantage.

Ritchie in, Schnatter out as Papa John's CEO

December 22, 2017

John Schnatter has officially stepped down as CEO of Papa John's, although he will remain a chairman. Steve Ritchie, the brand's COO, will replace Schnatter…

Dickey's, Freshii, Boloco leaders predict 2018 fast casual trends

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

An increased focus on delivery, the elevation of vegetarian and vegan concepts and finding ways to operate in smaller areas are just a few predictions from 1…

Fat Burger opening 3 in 1 concept in Japan

December 21, 2017

Fatburger, and Buffalo's Express, owned by FAT Brands, is opening its first Japanese location in April 2018. Located insideTokyo's Shibuya 109 building, the…

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers growing in Pennsylvania

December 21, 2017

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement to grow its footprint in Pennsylvania.The deal will bring eight…

Mod puts former Red Robin exec in top culinary role

December 21, 2017

Mod Pizza has hired a former Red Robin Gourmet Burgers & Brews executive to lead its culinary team. Robin Hamm will serve as vice president of culinary for…

RedBrick debuts in Garden State

December 21, 2017

RedBrick Pizza Kitchen Café has opened the first store with its new design on Shoppes Boulevard in North Brunswick, New Jersey, a news release said. It's the…

Chipotle customers report illness after eating at LA unit

December 20, 2017

Public health officials in Los Angeles are investigating a possible illness tied to a Chipotle restaurant at 4550 W. Pico Blvd., in Los Angeles, according to a…

ADUSA Debuts Qi Self-Ordering Software for Restaurants

Self-Order Software leverages ADUSA’s Enterprise Grade OrderHUB™ Server

Fiesta Restaurant Group promotes VP to CIO role

December 20, 2017

Fiesta Restaurant Group, the parent company of Taco Cabana and Pollo Tropical, has promoted Ryan Nowlin to the newly created position of chief information…

Keep Austin Winged: Wingstop testing delivery in Austin

December 20, 2017

Wingstop Restaurants, which has more than 1,000 locations worldwide, is expanding delivery to Austin, Texas. Following the success of delivery tests in Las…

Tropical Smoothie Cafe signs multi-unit deal for Florida expansion

December 20, 2017

Tropical Smoothie Cafe has signed a second deal in less than a year with franchisee and U.S. Army veteran Emily Harrington. Harrington, who has four locations…