Celebrating Cameron McNie, co-founder of Hawaiian Bros Island Grill

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

Our first "Founderology — Built to Breakthrough" podcast featured Cameron McNie, co-founder and executivechairman of Hawaiian Bros Island Grill. Cameron shared…

Building your championship restaurant team to win

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

The greatest coaches inspire greatness in others. You don't need a massive budget to inspire and motivate a team the biggest investment is your commitment and…

Just Salad makes 3 c-suite hires

February 3, 2025

Just Salad has hired three executives as part of its accelerated plan. It promoted Jennifer Lally to chief marketing officer and hired Mark Berinato as chief…

Pollo Campero growing Louisiana footprint

February 3, 2025

Pollo Campero, a Central American chicken franchise with over 100 U.S. locations in the U.S., is growing its presence in Louisiana. Franchisees Diego Ruiz and…

The Red Chickz hires Development VP

February 3, 2025

California-based The Red Chickz has hired Spencer Sabatasso as VP of Development.

Paris Baguette adding 100 locations by year's end

February 3, 2025

Paris Baguette, which has over 200 U.S. and Canadian locations and 4,000 globally, hopes to add 100 locations in North America by year's end, said CEO Darren…

Fast Casual launches inaugural Top 30 Movers & Shakers: Marketing

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Nominations close Feb. 20, and winners will honored at an awards ceremony during the Restaurant Marketing Workshop, June 2-3, in Indianapolis.

Speaker Spotlight: Daniel Camp, Fuzzy's Taco Shop

Daniel Camp, director of Culinary at Fuzzy's Taco Shop, shares a look at his career, his achievements and industry trends ahead of his appearance at Restaurant…

Cheba Hut high on 2024 sales increases

January 31, 2025

Cheba Hut Toasted Subs, a marijuana-themed sandwich shop chain thrived in 2024, reporting record sales of nearly 9.7 million subs, a 23% year-over-year…

Jason's Deli rolls out rebrand

January 30, 2025

Jason's Deli is stepping into 2025 with a refreshed visual identity system and restaurant design created by experience agency ChangeUp.

Pepper Lunch locks in 2nd Orange County location

January 30, 2025

Orange County will soon be home to a second Pepper Lunch, a Japanese-born restaurant opening Feb. 7 at the Irvine Spectrum Center

It's 'peanut butter jelly time' at Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Hundreds of restaurant execs will kick off the annual summit by making over 2,000 sandwiches to help feed those in need in South Carolina.

Freddy's co-founder leading franchise expansion at Mokas Coffee & Eatery

January 30, 2025

Under the direction of board president Scott Redler, co-founder of Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, Mokas Coffee & Eatery has signed its first…

Shake Shack hires CGO, CCO

January 30, 2025

Shake Shack Inc. has hired Steph So as chief growth officer and Luke DeRouen as chief communications officer. Both will report to CEO Rob Lynch. Shake Shack's…

Mountain Mike's Pizza Opens Second Ventura County Location in Moorpark

Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Grows Presence in Southern California

How Earthbar 70X'd Their Feedback Volume

Earthbar, a California-based health and wellness brand with 40 locations, transformed its guest feedback process using Ovation. Previously reliant on a single…

Presented by Ovation Up, Inc.

Smoothie King appoints Claudia Schaefer as CMO

January 29, 2025

Smoothie King has hired Claudia Schaefer as its chief marketing officer, where she'll focus on defining the brand's purpose and positioning by leveraging…

Can Ziggi’s Coffee clean up with dirty soda?

January 29, 2025

Colorado-based Ziggi's Coffee is testing a Dirty Soda menu in Mead, Colorado, and will expand it to 13 pilot locations in February.

3 restaurant design trends taking over in 2025

Trends revolve around three key pillars: elevated experiences, indoor-outdoor integration and flexibility.

Huey Magoo's rolls out loyalty program

January 29, 2025

Florida-based Huey Magoo's has launched a loyalty program called, Magoo's Rewards, giving members points for every dollar spent. They may redeem them for free…