Pieology donates more than $1K to Multiple Sclerosis Society

July 9, 2015

The restaurant pledged to donate 100 percent of sales generated from a pre-opening event to the MS Society in order to affirm the company’s focus on social…

New salad concept sprouts in Chicago

July 9, 2015

Be Leaf, a new fast casual salad concept, opened this week in Chicago.

Enplug gives restaurants free TVs for service switch

July 8, 2015

In correlation with the release of its new app, Enplug, creator of operating systems for displays in businesses, is giving away 20 free TVs to restaurants that…

Delaget launches restaurant revenue recovery software

July 8, 2015

Employee theft is rampant in the industry, costing each multi-unit restaurant an estimated 5 to 7 percent in annual revenue.

Same-store sales increased for 15 consecutive months, NRA reports

July 8, 2015

Despite softer same-store sales and customer traffic levels in May, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index showed positive growth.

Coffee, donut, ice cream shops leading employment gains

July 8, 2015

Job growth within the restaurant industry was broad-based in the first half of 2015, with several of the major segments registering strong gains.

Foodservice industry to hit $1.1T by 2022, report says

July 8, 2015

New research reveals big growth ahead.

PizzaRev adds BBQ Pulled Pork Pizza

July 8, 2015

Barbeque lovers can now have pulled pork on their pizza at PizzaRev.

New filters promise to 'lower water costs, reduce kitchens' carbon footprint'

July 8, 2015

Restaurants in Connecticut, Rhode Island and the New York City boroughs of Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island now have access to a money- and energy-saving…

Pollo Tropical expands Tennessee presence

July 8, 2015

Pollo Tropical is expanding its presence this month in Tennessee with two new locations opening in Nashville and Madison.

Dog Haus goes big in Texas with 20-unit deal

July 8, 2015

Dog Haus is continuing its expansion beyond its hometown of Pasadena, California, with the announcement of a 20-unit franchise deal for Texas.

Restaurant branding expert to launch bagel concept in Florida

July 8, 2015

Tim Holcomb, one of Florida's restaurant branding and marketing consultants, and his agency, TCreative, are developing a prototype for a new fast casual…

A winning recipe — 4 tips to reduce liability in restaurants

To reduce the risk of liability lawsuits, restaurants should adhere to four strategies — attention, prevention, cooperation and mitigation.

Starbucks stirs up price hikes

July 7, 2015

Starbucks is increasing prices ranging from 5 to 20 cents per drink in the U.S

Illinois Restaurant Association forms council to help demystify ACA

July 7, 2015

In an effort to demystify complex legislation and expertly guide its members regarding the Affordable Care Act, the Illinois Restaurant Association has formed…

Fazoli's has new investor

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

July 7, 2015

Sun Capital Partners has sold its investment in Fazoli’s Group to Sentinel Capital Partners, a Sun Capital affiliate.

Posh Tomato seeking franchisees to develop high-profile locations

July 7, 2015

Looking to bring its ultra-thin crust, brick oven pies to a broader audience nationwide, Posh Tomato is actively seeking franchisees to open restaurants in the…

Butterball releases turkey breakfast ideas in wake of growing restaurant trend

July 7, 2015

Breakfast remains the industry’s fastest growing daypart, with Mintel expecting the market to grow by more than $10 billion in the next five years.

Customers demand targeted, relevant marketing messages

by Vic Mahadevan — CEO, Punchh

When blended, data on purchases, frequency, preferences, social media activity forms a 360-degree customer profile that can be used to build a long-term…

Webinar offers tips on balancing POS tax-exempt processes, customer service

July 6, 2015

Not only is there potential to frustrate a loyal customer, but an inefficient tax-exempt POS process can draw audit scrutiny and big fines. Free live webinar…