ADP report reveals franchise job growth in February

March 11, 2016

Franchise sector 2016 job growth in the U.S. was up by 18,500 in February, according to the latest ADP National Franchise Report.

Pei Wei CMO opens up about chain's growth spurt

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Fueling the growth is a new loyalty campaign, a more customizable menu, a localized restaurant marketing program and a refresh of some of the chain's older…

Giardino Gourmet Salads upgrades POS system

March 10, 2016

The goal was to implement a technology that would enable loyalty and online ordering while providing enterprise level management to efficiently and proactively…

Caribbean fast casual brand opening in Maryland

March 10, 2016

A new fast casual concept, Dat Jerk Caribbean Chargrill, is opening March 12 in Waldorf, Maryland.

Starbucks loyalty change brews anger, filters out value of experience

by Bryan Pearson — President, LoyaltyOne

The shift in how members of My Starbucks Rewards earn stars may be a test of its customer loyalty, but with the program's expanding mobile payment and other…

OrderSnapp launches new kiosk, table top ordering systems

March 10, 2016

OrderSnapp, a provider of online and mobile ordering technologies for restaurants with major take-out and delivery businesses, debuted its first kiosk and…

MAD Greens opens 20th location

March 9, 2016

The Mesa opening was the chain's third in five weeks thanks to a recent $13 million investment from Colorado-based 9th Street Capital. With this new funding…

Restaurant Analytics: Making fast casual brands grow even faster

Today, it's both possible and essential to get outside, unbiased, data-driven information about the present and future of your business.

The Halal Guys signs franchisee for Chicago, Wisconsin

March 9, 2016

The new franchisee, Dustin LeFebvre, signed a multi-unit deal committed to open at least three more units in Chicago, two units in Milwaukee and one in Madison.

Chipotle's 2016 Cultivate festivals set for Phoenix, Kansas City, Miami

March 9, 2016

In addition to live music and on-site chef demonstrations, each Cultivate event will include five interactive experiences focused on sustainable food.

Schlotzsky's, Moe's Southwest Grill, McAlister's Deli report solid 2015 franchise sales

March 9, 2016

Schlotzsky's finished 2015 with nearly $320 million in system-wide sales, and also exhibited an increase in same-store sales, while Moe's and McAlister's also…

LG-MRI expands double-sided display offerings

March 9, 2016

LG-MRI, a provider of LCD displays media and advertising, has expanded its line of double-sided BoldVu Outdoor LCD Displays.

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza to open third Canada location

March 9, 2016

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza will soon open its third Canada location.

Massachusetts Chipotle closes after employees become ill

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

March 8, 2016

No customer illnesses have been reportedly connected to the restaurant.

Teriyaki Madness brings on experienced operations team to support young brand

March 8, 2016

The new team has been put in place to coach owners through the company's launch process, a robust and holistic approach to training and supporting new…

Tropical Smoothie expanding in Dallas

March 8, 2016

Tropical Smoothie Café has signed franchise agreements to open three restaurants in Dallas.

Stevi B's Pizza Buffet has new LTO Sriracha pizzas

March 8, 2016

Stevi B's has a limited-time promotion featuring Sriracha hot sauce.

PizzaRev honored with 2016 Restaurant Neighbor Award

March 8, 2016

PizzaRev is the recipient of the 2016 Restaurant Neighbor Award from the California Restaurant Association Educational Foundation.

Pie Five to open two locations at BWI Airport

March 8, 2016

Pie Five Pizza Co. has a new development deal with Creative Food Group LLC that will add two new restaurant locations at Baltimore Washington Airport.

How to build a team that performs well in the weeds

by Jennifer Yugo, Ph.D. — Principal Consultant, Engaging Business Communications

Are you putting the right motivators and structure in place so your team will perform well when they are weathering a storm or serving in the weeds?