Potbelly opening in Cleveland

December 19, 2024

Potbelly Corp. is adding a location next week in Cleveland at the Lakewood City Center shopping district, marking its 15th location in Ohio.

7 trends transforming restaurant catering sales in 2025

by Nabeel Alamgir — CEO and Co-founder, Lunchbox.io

Catering remains a high-growth segment for enterprise restaurant brands, with 2024 showcasing significant sales, technology and customer engagement…

Playa Bowls streamlining operations with Qu

December 19, 2024

New Jersey-based Playa Bowls hopes to modernize its point-of-sale, improve kitchen systems and provide real-time reporting by partnering with Qu, a cloud-based…

Jersey Mike's opens 3,000th location

December 19, 2024

Jersey Mike's Subs held a 12-store opening celebration Wednesday, which brought its unit count to 3,000. The chain has opened 322 stores in 2024.

Diebold Nixdorf powers self-service kiosks at Italian smashburger chain Smashie

December 18, 2024

Italian smashburger chain Smashie has partnered with Diebold Nixdorf to implement self-service kiosks at its restaurant in Udine, Italy, according to a press…

6 ways to maximize December catering orders to drive January revenue

by Kelly Grogan — Founder, CRUMBS

With the right strategies, you can leverage your catering business in December to keep the revenue flowing well into the new year.

Kansas welcoming 1st Ziggi's Coffee

December 18, 2024

Colorado-based Ziggi's Coffee is making its Kansas debut when it opens on Dec. 31 at 906 N. Rose Hill Road in Wichita. "We are thrilled to celebrate the…

Square, Sysco partner to save restaurants time, money

December 18, 2024

Square announced this week that since it's officially a Sysco Restaurant Solutions partner, Sysco will promote, co-market and sell Square's technology suite to…

How Friendly's Got 24X More Feedback with Less Work - Ovation Case Study

Friendly’s, the 120+ location family diner, switched from traditional long surveys and skyrocketed the amount of feedback they were getting while managing it…

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How catering becomes lucrative for restaurants

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

A panel at the Fast Casual Executive Summit discussed the ins and outs of catering and tech.

Cilantro Taco Grill unveils digital app with loyalty program

December 17, 2024

Cilantro Taco Grill has released an online ordering app to elevate customer convenience, streamline franchisee operations and enhance its loyalty program.

Sweet Paris, Shipley Do-nuts rock Nashville with openings

December 17, 2024

Shipley Do-Nuts and Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café are opening flagship locations nex year at Nashville Yards, thanks to a partnership with franchisee…

Grubhub sold at a 90% loss: What does it mean for the future?

by Robin Gagnon — Co-Founder and CEO of We Sell Restaurants, We Sell Restaurants

The Grubhub sale isn't just an isolated incident; it's an indicator that the current model is not sustainable.

Samsung, SoundHound AI among 2024 Automation and Self Service award winners

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

The Self-Service Innovation Summit announced the winners of its fifth annual Automation & Self-Service Awards on Dec. 10, recognizing the most innovative…

Top 5 reasons to attend RFIS in Myrtle Beach

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The early bird deadline ends Friday, Dec. 20.

Mo' Bettahs adding locations in home state

December 16, 2024

The Greater Salt Lake area is saying hello to not one, but two locations of Mo'Bettahs when stores by year's end in West Jordan at 7862 S 5600 W., and in…

Johnny Rockets adds 11 international locations in 2024

December 16, 2024

Johnny Rockets is finishing 2024 with 11 international openings, according to parent company FAT Brands. International locations account for nearly 55 % of…

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Botrista helps partners serve vibrant, globally inspired drinks that meet evolving consumer trends. With a data-driven approach to menu development, our…

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BurgerFi resold to founder of Happy's Pizza

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

December 13, 2024

A few weeks after BurgerFi and Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza and Wings sold assets to TREW Capital, the companies are again in new hands.

Moe's entering Arizona

December 13, 2024

Atlanta-based Moe's Southwest Grill, owned by GoTo Foods, is entering Arizona next week at Pebble Creek Marketplace (15611 West McDowell Road) as the first of…