5 ways Bar-B-Cutie has quadrupled wing sales

February 10, 2016

With 48 million Americans ordering takeout and consuming over 1 billion chicken wings on Super Bowl Sunday, the chain decided to see if it could capitalize on…

Classically trained chef debuts fast casual concept in Chicago

February 10, 2016

PACKED, a fast casual dumplings concept, is now open in Chicago, thanks to the classically trained chef, Mike Sheerin, known for Lutèce, Atlas, Jean-Georges…

Pie Five Pizza introduces new Breadstix

February 10, 2016

Pie Five Pizza Co announced that beginning this week in some markets, guests can complement their pizza, salad or dessert with its new Breadstix.

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza to open first Pennsylvania location

February 10, 2016

Blaze Fast Fire'd Pizza will open its first Pennsylvania location in Philadelphia.

Restaurants wooing customers on Valentine's Day

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Restaurant brands are trying to entice lovers on Valentine’s Day to show them a little love.

Tropical Smoothie Café growing South Carolina presence

February 9, 2016

Tropical Smoothie Café has signed a franchisee agreement to open a restaurant in Charleston, South Carolina.

Go Roma goes digital

February 9, 2016

The new “Go Roma To Go” feature allows users to choose their location, place an order and pay online for quick pick-up.

Noodles & Company partners with "Asian food expert' to teach customers about Asian cooking

February 9, 2016

The company has partnered with Asian Food Expert, Cookbook Author, TV Host and Food Blogger, Chef Katie Chin to spark conversation around making Asian cooking…

Pie Five Pizza rewards program targets, engages Millennials

February 9, 2016

Paytronix Systems Inc, a provider of reward program solutions to restaurants and retailers, announced that the Pie Five Pizza Circle of Crust loyalty program…

Marco's Pizza expanding to South Dakota, Montana

February 9, 2016

Marco's Pizza is expanding to South Dakota and Montana and is seeking franchisees.

Chipotle makes $10 million food-safey commitment via Twitter, Periscope

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

February 8, 2016

Nearly 50,000 Chipotle employees gathered today across America’s 2,000 units to discuss the chain's new food-safety procedures.

Hispanics play huge role in Super Bowl online pizza orders

Super Bowl Sunday is the biggest day for online pizza ordering across the U.S., and Hispanics are a big part of it.

Costa Vida riding growth wave

February 8, 2016

Of its 210-plus units under development, the franchise projects a minimum of 20 units opening in 2016.

Fuddruckers hosting Fat Tuesday 3-pound burger challenge

February 8, 2016

In celebration of Fat Tuesday, Fuddruckers is hosting its annual 3-Pound Burger Challenge, daring diners to eat a 3-pound burger, 1 pound of Fudds fries and a…

Former Tomm+Chee president launches hot chicken concept

February 8, 2016

The northern Kentucky/Cincinnati location will be the first of many Nashville Hot locations.

Lent: Boom or bust?

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

So what's a restaurant owner to do when a significant portion of the eating public will be abstaining from meat on Ash Wednesday and Lenten Fridays? Prepare.

Pieology Pizzeria opens Hesperia, California

February 8, 2016

Pieology Pizzeria has opened its ninth Southern California location in Hesperia, California.

Chick-fil-A, In-N-Out Burger earn top honors for customer experience

February 8, 2016

Restaurant market intelligence firm Sandelman has announced the winners of the 2015 Quick-Track Awards of Excellence.

HotSchedules, PeopleMatter partner to create workforce management platform

February 8, 2016

HotSchedules and PeopleMatter announced a multiphase partnership to create a restaurant industry workforce management platform.

Video: Former NFL star shares how football experience shapes his restaurant business

John Offerdahl, former Miami Dolphins linebacker and owner of Offerdahl’s Café Grill, discusses how the lessons he learned from playing in the NFL helps him…