Pieology to open stores in Guam, Saipan

September 23, 2015

Pielogy plans to open at least three stores in Guam and Saipan under the direction of Progressive Pies, LLC.

Fast casual Stonefire Grill orders up digital menu boards

September 23, 2015

Fast casual eatery Stonefire Grill has opened its eighth location, in Lakewood, California, featuring digital menu boards from Wand Corp., according to an…

Franchising and growth: Zagat readers reveal favorite 'up-and-coming' fast casual concepts

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Zagat readers revead favorite new fast casual brands in what Zagat calls the "post-Shack era."

Starbucks expands mobile order and pay nationwide

September 22, 2015

The service enables customers to place and pay for their order in advance of their visit and pick it up at a participating Starbucks location.

Greece-based concept makes American debut in South Florida

September 22, 2015

Although the openings mark Ergon Greek Deli & Cuisine’s American debut, it has already been operating in Athens, Rodos, Skiathos, London and Brussels.

Wok Box inks master agreement for mid Atlantic states

September 22, 2015

The agreement marks the largest deal to date for the Canadian-based fast casual chain known for offering cuisine of 10 different Asian countries.

The Melt creates 1,524-pound cheeseburger out of cheese to break Guiness World Record

September 22, 2015

The Melt, headquartered in San Francisco with 15 locations across California and Colorado, has broken the Guinness World Record for the largest cheese…

Zenput debuts thermometer integration for food quality control, compliance

September 22, 2015

Zenput, a provider of mobile operations management for retailers and restaurants, has announced an integration with BlueTherm probe thermometers, which lets…

Pie Five to open Kansas, Texas locations

September 22, 2015

Pie Five Pizza is on the move with locations set to open in Kansas and Texas.

10 questions to ask before leasing commercial space

Are you planning to lease commercial space? Here are 10 questions you need to ask about the landlord and building.

Report: Restaurants, foodservice operators ignore menu board sales opportunities

September 21, 2015

Datassential's new Menu Board Keynote Report surveyed more than 1,500 consumers and 350 operators across all restaurant and foodservice types. The report…

Moe's Southwest intros Smokin' Chicken Burrito

September 21, 2015

Moe's Southwest Grill has debuted its Smokin' Chicken Burrito Bowl, but it’s a limited-time offer.

Dickey’s steps up coast-to-coast growth

September 21, 2015

Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants continues to expand nationwide with the addition of 178 stores.

LivingSocial piloting restaurant program in Atlanta

September 21, 2015

LivingSocial has launched a new pilot program, Restaurants Plus, empowering consumers to eat out while saving money, according to a company press release.

YUM! struggling to create fast casual winner

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Taco Bell’s fast casual concept, U.S. Taco Company, is closing just 14 months after it opened in Huntington Beach.

Bruster’s Real Ice Cream heads into fall with record sales

September 18, 2015

Bruster's has two limited-time flavors and is enjoying success.

BURGERFI opening 18 Dallas units

September 18, 2015

BURGERFI has signed two new franchise deals, which will result in 18 restaurants opening in Dallas and the surrounding areas.

Pie Five to open 4th Houston location

September 18, 2015

In celebration of the new Houston store opening, Pie Five will offer a buy-one-get-one-free pizza deal from 6 to 8 p.m., Oct. 3, at all Houston-area Pie Five…

Why sustainable packaging is a 'must have' for restaurant success

Two food trends are proof that restaurants must embrace sustainability in packaging.

What operators can learn from Chipotle's Salmonella outbreak

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

September 17, 2015

Tomatoes served at 22 Chipotle Mexican Grill locations in Minnesota were the source of the state's recent Salmonella Newport outbreak.