Freshii closes Target units, reports delayed openings

September 27, 2017

After operating 18 locations inside Target stores for the past two years, Freshii announced this week that it's closing all of them with 17 shuttered in the…

Restaurant safety check? New AI platform watches, reports violators

September 27, 2017

One of China's largest state-owned enterprises is paying seven figures to data intelligence platform KanKan to provide facial- and object-recognition tech that…

Naf Naf Grill focusing on supply chain to spur growth

September 27, 2017

To help spur growth, Naf Naf Grill has partnered with SpenDifference in hopes of better managing its supply chain. SpenDifference will help the company expand…

Founder of Original Brooklyn Water Bagel files multi-million dollar lawsuit against board of directors

September 27, 2017

The founding company of The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Co. has filed a multi-million dollar civil action against several franchise owner entities and…

Miami Grill targeting GCC, China for growth

September 27, 2017

Miami Grill is partnering with Global Franchise Exchange to develop the brand in GCC and China markets, according to a company press release.

DIY printing platform launching for restaurateurs

September 27, 2017

An online printing platform launches Oct. 4, called Templi, which a news release said allows brands to create and print branded collateral, like cups, coasters…

Nobly POS upgrades hardware, software with Star Micronics partnership

September 27, 2017

Nobly POS, provider of an iPad-based point-of-sale system, has partnered with Star Micronics to upgrade its POS software and hardware, according to a press…

Dat Dog sets sights on Austin

September 26, 2017

Less than five months after signing an agreement for the development of 25 locations throughout the Houston metro area, Dat Dog has turned its attention to…

Beehive Kitchen opens 2nd unit

September 26, 2017

Beehive Kitchen, which serves gluten-friendly, antibiotic-free and hormone-free items via bowls, opened its second location Monday at 200 East Las Olas Blvd.…

Chipotle taps fine dining chef to lead Tasty Made

September 26, 2017

Chipotle has tapped Richard Blais, chef, restaurateur and James Beard-nominated cookbook author, to lead its fast casual burger brand — Tasty Made.

Meatheads CEO: 'Never say never'

CEO Tom Jednorowicz discusses why he's tackling franchising after 10 years, what he's looking for in partners and how he'll grow Meatheads while maintaining…

Sicom launches upgraded restaurant tech solution

September 25, 2017

Sicom, a provider of end-to-end solutions for quick service and fast casual restaurants, has acquired Posera Ltd.'s FingerPrints point-of-sale system…

Freebirds closes Kansas City locations

September 25, 2017

Freebirds World Burrito has closed three units in the Kansas City area, according to an email to FastCasual from the chain's PR company, Bread & Butter…

Saladworks uses analytics to pinpoint Atlanta as growth hub

September 25, 2017

Saladworks is planting its roots in the Atlanta market alongside franchisees Douglas Anthony and Ramjit Handa, according to a company press release, which said…

Pie Five, Pizza Inn hoping delivery, online ordering will lead to financial recovery

September 25, 2017

Rave Restaurant Group, parent company of Pie Five and Pizza Inn, reported today that revenue was down for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended June 25…

Euromonitor: Delivery to grow 51 percent by 2021

September 25, 2017

As an industry, foodservice is expected to hit $3 trillion by 2021, driven at least in part by enormous expansion in foodservice delivery, which is expected to…

Quiznos mobile order, pay app receives half million check-ins

September 22, 2017

Quiznos has joined the mobile ordering craze. Realizing that orders placed via smartphone and mobile apps will become a $38 billion industry and will make up…

Go Burrito goes for Florida

September 22, 2017

Go Burrito has targeted Florida for growth, opening four franchised stores throughout the coastal state over the next two years, according to a company press…

Amazon Restaurants, Olo partner for seamless customer ordering experience

September 22, 2017

Amazon Restaurants is teaming up with restaurant digital ordering provider,Olo, to integrate Olo clients into the Amazon marketplace.

Go Burrito Unveils Expansion Plans in Florida

he fast casual, beach-themed burrito restaurant Go Burrito announced the expansion of the franchise into a new market: Florida. The Salisbury, North…