Wingstop launches new flavor for LTO

March 1, 2016

Smoke 9 is a mesquite dry rub with sweet garlic and spices that come together for a bold smoky flavor.

RAVE Restaurant group names new president of Pizza Inn

March 1, 2016

RAVE Restaurant Group Inc has named Bob Bafundo as the new president of Pizza Inn.

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza to open first Bowling Green, Kentucky, location

March 1, 2016

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza will open its first Bowling Green, Kentucky, location in May.

Captain D's expands development team

March 1, 2016

Captain D's LLC announced that Steve Bielewicz, Jennifer Benjamin and Jeff White have joined the company's development team.

5 mistakes you're making with your loyalty platform

By carefully vetting loyalty strategies and course correcting to improve results, fast casuals can effectively interact with customers and create experiences…

Restaurant units decline in Chicago, New York; increase in Los Angeles, Dallas, Houston

February 29, 2016

The total U.S. restaurant count decreased slightly (-.6 percent) from a year ago to 629,488 units, according to a count of U.S. commercial restaurant locations…

Fuzzy's Taco announces new investor

February 29, 2016

NRD Capital Management, a franchisee-sponsored and managed equity investment fund, has purchased a majority position in Fuzzy's Taco Shop.

Cosi opening in Panama

February 29, 2016

Così has entered into an agreement with Fast Casual Panamá S. de RL to develop five restaurants in the Republic of Panamá.

Fiesta Restaurant Group to separate Taco Cabana, Pollo Tropical

February 29, 2016

Fiesta Restaurant Group plans to separate the Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana brands by 2017 or 2018.

Genghis Grill to double brand's footprint in next five years

February 29, 2016

With 86 locations operating in 20 states, the chain looks to leverage the momentum it has achieved in the past year to conquer new territories in key markets…

Restaurants celebrating Leap Year with offers for 'Leap Day' babies

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

Restaurants are celebrating Leap Year this year with offers for "Leap Day" babies, those born on Feb. 29.

Uncle Maddio's Pizza to open first Kentucky location

February 26, 2016

Uncle Maddio's Pizza will open its first Kentucky location tomorrow in Lexington.

How 2 fast casuals mastered training to enhance customer experience

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Training can range from a couple hundred dollars to several thousand annually per employee based on the type of restaurant, location and management style of…

Pita Pit continues 'record-setting growth' with 600th opening

February 26, 2016

Pita Pit plans to surpass 2015's record-breaking year of growth by another 10 percent in 2016, opening 45 new locations in at least six new markets.

Pollo Campero promoting bold flavors, growth plans

February 26, 2016

Through its product and program strategy around its Latin flavors, Pollo Campero has grown its millennial customer base quarter after quarter. Today, more than…

Revenues up 32% at Zoës Kitchen

February 26, 2016

Zoës Kitchen reported that revenue increased nearly 32 percent during Q4 2015, for the 12 weeks ended Dec. 28, 2015, as compared to the 12 weeks ended Dec. 29…

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza to open new Detroit location

February 26, 2016

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza will soon open its third Detroit-area restaurant.

PizzaRev opens first Las Vegas restaurant

February 26, 2016

PizzaRev made its Las Vegas market debut Thursday.

5 things to consider before measuring customer behavior via mobile

Mobile interaction allows consumers to engage more naturally at times that are comfortable and appropriate for them and to share their experiences with others…

The ROI of Table Tracking Systems

The benefits of table tracking systems may not always be easy to see, but they can provide a significant boost to the bottom line.