SpeedLine introduces secure EMV, NFC payment options

October 1, 2015

SpeedLine Solutions' new EMV options safeguard restaurants from the transfer of liability for chip card-present credit card fraud.

SpeedLine Point of Sale Introduces Secure EMV and NFC Payment Options

A new software release from leading pizza and delivery point of sale developer SpeedLine Solutions adds secure and flexible EMV payment options for…

Are you following the 12 dos and don'ts of restaurant financing?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Although there is no secret recipe for raising funds to open a business, there are some practices that should always be followed and even more to avoid.

1 on 1 with Wingstop CEO: Why IPO was the way to go

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

While going public seems like a trendy move for fast casuals these days, CEO Charlie Morrison didn’t take the decision lightly when deciding to take Wingstop…

Wingstop opens 800th unit

September 30, 2015

Wingstop celebrated the launch of its 800th restaurant this month with a new location in Newark, New Jersey.

Tortas Frontera wins MUFSO Hot Concept award

September 30, 2015

Tortas Frontera, Chef Rick Bayless’s fast-casual concept, was honored this week with the 2015 Hot Concept Award at the Multi-Unit Foodservice Operators.

Kneaders to open 4 Denver-area units

September 30, 2015

Cities include Aurora, Highlands Ranchm Castle Rock, and Englewood, Colorado.

Rise Biscuits & Donuts opens first franchise

September 30, 2015

Rise Biscuits & Donuts, based in Raleigh, North Carolina, opened its first franchised location in Morrisville, North Carolina.

Restaurants receive Franchising Gives Back Awards

September 30, 2015

Several restaurant chains received Franchising Gives Back Awards

Restaurant design: How to be 'on trend, not trendy'

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Being on trend with décor is great until the trend is over and an operator is left with a restaurant that shows its age. The best way to keep that from…

Teriyaki Madness launches Teriyaki bar, catering

September 29, 2015

Teriyaki Madness has launched nationwide catering services.

Pie Five to open 30 NC locations

September 29, 2015

Pie Five has signed a multi-year agreement in the Southeast.

Chia seeds now available at Tropical Smoothie Cafe

September 29, 2015

Tropical Smoothie Cafe is offering a new smoothie blend with nutrient-packed ingredients.

Zoe’s Kitchen names former retail exec as CFO

September 29, 2015

Zoe’s Kitchen has named Sunil M. Doshi as its CFO.

Wayback Burgers going public

September 29, 2015

Wayback Burgers is going public and has tapped the Oxford Center for Entrepreneurs to manage and lead its projected 2016 initial public offering.

Coffee flowing 'freely' on National Coffee Day

September 29, 2015

Several chains are celebrating National Coffee Day today by giving customers freebies.

7 ways to grow your brand via nontraditional spaces

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

Considering ways to expand that are off the beaten path can prove to be a positive move that lands a new audience and teaches you how to overcome unique…

The Catering Institute to hold October workshop

September 28, 2015

The Catering Institute's Catering Sales Management Workshop will bring together restaurant catering leaders.

Franchise focus: Can Captain D's hook fast casual market share?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

While many may still consider the seafood restaurant a quick service restaurant, CEO Phil Greifeld said that in 2011 the chain began transitioning from a QSR…

QR-scanning app helps restaurant owners find employees

September 28, 2015

ZippyApp enables job seekers to complete one common job application online and submit it in on a smartphone, tablet or computer to apply to any restaurant in…