Study: Iconic brands are losing consumers

June 1, 2015

Many of America's largest food and beverage companies are in trouble, according to Rabobank's new report, "Dude, where's my consumer?"

Dickey’s gaining operational insight via big data

June 1, 2015

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has launched "Smoke Stack," a big data, cloud-based platform that will give the chain operational insight across its 500 U.S. restaurants.

Boston Market launches fresh-focused branding

June 1, 2015

In an effort to inspire guests to eat healthier, Boston Market has launched the campaign, “All Good,” coinciding with the first National Rotisserie Chicken Day.

Gluten-free: passing fad or permanent trend?

Is it time for your restaurant to go "gluten-free?" Though the trend "seems to be leveling out in the mainstream," it's more than just a passing fad.

Uncle Maddio's launches first Panama City store

May 29, 2015

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint is expanding in Florida with its first opening in Panama City Beach.

Limited-service restaurants leading coffee market

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Coffee-café segment sales hit $23.4 billion in 2014, up 7.5 percent from 2013, according to Technomic.

Braddah’s Island Style debuting on Cooking Channel

May 29, 2015

The Cooking Channel’s popular television show, “Taco Trip,” will feature Braddah’s Island Style on an episode this summer.

The Halal Guys franchising in Northern Virginia

May 29, 2015

The Halal Guys has announced the signing of a five-unit franchise deal for territories in Northern Virginia.

Westfield debuts video sneak peek of new LAX remodel

May 29, 2015

The design was inspired by L.A.’s Sunset Boulevard and features 21 new dining and retail destinations, including newly revealed first-of-its-kind The…

Bowl of Heaven pressing through California

May 28, 2015

Bowl of Heaven has signed a three-unit franchise deal in California.

Slapfish signs deal for Southern California

May 28, 2015

Slapfish, a Huntington Beach-based seafood fast casual brand restaurant, has signed a multi-unit franchise deal to focus on Southern California, according to a…

Kaldi's recalls cup sleeves due to fire hazard

May 28, 2015

Kaldi’s Coffee, based in St. Louis, has recalled about 700,000 disposable paper cup sleeves.

Execs on why fast casual still leading restaurant industry

Fast casual concepts have been leading the restaurant industry in growth for the past few years. Executives from BurgerFi, JJ's Red Hots, Genghis Grill and…

Uncle Maddio's expands N.C. footprint

May 28, 2015

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint will open its first location in High Point, North Carolina, on Friday, May 29, 2015.

Fresno Pieology to feature customized salads

May 28, 2015

Pieology Pizzeria announced the opening of its second Fresno restaurant.

N.J.-based 1000 Degrees Pizza launching 20 stores in Austin

May 28, 2015

New Jersey-based 1000 Degrees Neapolitan Pizza will soon launch the first of 20 franchised locations to open in the state over the next 18 months.

Smasburger expanding east coast presence

May 27, 2015

Smashburger has added three new partners, which will result in 61 new restaurants and bring the brand’s total active franchise pipeline to over 350 units.

Moe's names president

May 27, 2015

FOCUS Brands has named Bruce Schroder as president of Moe’s Southwest Grill.

Does your restaurant have a 'water issue'?

With sustainability now a top trend this year, it could be time for all restaurants to incorporate environment-friendly practices into their business plans.

Fuzzy's planting flag in Florida

May 27, 2015

Texas-based Fuzzy's Taco Shop has signed four multi-unit development agreements to bring the concept to Florida.