Pokeatery announces toasty menu addition

March 28, 2017

Pokeatery is debuting its greatest menu item since sliced bread: toasted sliced bread, according to a press release.

Restaurants lead the charge for the cashless future

Although mobile payments are convenient for both employees and customers, transitioning to a cashless operation also presents a new set of challenges.

New system uses data, cameras and sensors to improve restaurant operations

March 28, 2017

Revel Systems is partnering with Dragontail Systems to implement their food preparation process software and machine learning technology in restaurants…

Focus Brands franchisee: 'Focusing on disparities will not advance your career'

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Melanie Hoggard is a Focus Brands franchisee with her hands in three concepts — Moe's Southwest Grill, Auntie Anne's Pretzels and Cinnabon.

With 10 million daily food deliveries, Meituan-Dianping a name to know

March 28, 2017

It may be relatively unknown in the Western World, but in 20 of China's biggest cities, the name Meituan-Dianping is as commonly heard as Amazon and Google.

Jersey Mike's Subs makes a big give to charities

March 27, 2017

The 1,200 Jersey Mike's Subs locations will donate all proceeds to charity on March 29 as part of its seventh annual Month of Giving fundraiser, according to a…

Fat Biscuit offers up a free breakfast

March 27, 2017

Fat Biscuit will offer all its Lynnfield, Massachusetts guests a free breakfast on March 30, according to a press release.

Couple expands Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Colorado

March 27, 2017

Craig and Dianne LeMieux, area developers for Tropical Smoothie Café, are leading an initiative to grow the concept in Colorado, specifically targeting Denver…

J. Gumbo franchisor sees significant growth

March 27, 2017

Gumbo Growth LLC has opened three J. Gumbo's locations and plans to open two more, one in April and the other in May, according to a press release.

Togo's opens additional San Francisco Bay area location

March 27, 2017

Ali Navabpour, an 18-year Togo's franchisee, has opened his second location in the San Francisco Bay area town of Fremont, according to a press release.

How self-serve kiosks can rescue corporate dining — part 2: how the solution came to be

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

While self-serve kiosks allow corporate dining locations to eliminate the cashier and improve the speed of service for customers, there had been no…

NRA to Congress: Full-steam ahead on Small Business Health Fairness Act

March 27, 2017

Although groups like the Consumers Union strongly oppose it, the National Restaurant Association today said it sent a letter to Congress giving its support to…

Former Pei Wei CMO named president of Velvet Taco

March 27, 2017

Dallas-based Velvet Taco has named Clay Dover president, according to Front Burner, the chain’s parent company led by CEO Randy DeWitt.

McAlister's franchisee: 'Don't climb the ladder; build your own'

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Heather Ricks, a McAlister's Deli franchisee in Virginia, has a six-person management team. Five are females, and one of her restaurants boast an all-female…

Rosati's CEO: 'If your company is a boys club then join the club'

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Marla Topliff, president of Rosati's Pizza, fell in love with the restaurant business after working as a marketer for Rosati's.

Capriotti's readying first Indiana location

March 24, 2017

Brother-franchisee team Andrew and Ryan Bonnell will open their first Capriotti's Sandwich Shop in Indianapolis, according to a press release. The unit is also…

CoreLife Eatery partners with industry veteran

March 24, 2017

CoreLife Eatery will open 10 locations in Indiana with the help of restaurant industry veteran Melissa Rohwer, according to a press release.

Beehive Kitchen opens in Ft. Lauderdale

March 24, 2017

Centurion Restaurant Group's newest concept, Beehive Kitchen, will open on March 29 in Fort Lauderdale, according to a press release.

Cowboy Chicken puts mobile pay into action

March 24, 2017

Cowboy Chicken announced its new app, available in the Apple App store and the Google Play Store, according to a press release. The app was designed by…

American Council of the Blind sues Eatsa over kiosk and app access

March 24, 2017

The American Council of the Blind has sued Eatsa, a fast-food chain that uses automated self-service kiosks and ordering apps, over insufficient access…