Surcheros franchising in Tennessee

July 23, 2024

Surcheros, a fresh Mexican brand, is making its Tennessee debut thanks to a seven-unit agreement with WilCo Fresh Mex. The first will open in October with…

Moe's Southwest entering Arizona

July 23, 2024

Moe's Southwest Grill is expanding to Arizona via a five-unit franchise agreement with Tony and Namit Mangat, according to the chain's parent company, GoTo…

Yampa Sandwich Co focusing on regional growth

July 23, 2024

Born 25 years ago in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, Yampa Sandwich Co. has grown to eight stores and is ready to expand its footprint across the southwestern…

SynergySuite Secures Finalist Status in Two SaaS Award Categories

SynergySuite, a leading provider of restaurant and hospitality technology solutions, is excited to announce being named a finalist in two prestigious…

Largest Salata franchisee adding Houston location

July 22, 2024

Salata Salad Kitchen's largest franchisee, Sige, is opening a restaurant this week in Houston at 10815 W. Grand Pkwy. "I've been fortunate to have such…

A Versatile Self-Ordering Kiosk for Quick-Service, Hybrid-Service and More

Complete Hardware Flexibility for Android and iOS Platforms – Significantly Reducing Operational Expenses ARLINGTON, Va. – GoTab, a pioneer in…

The Red Chickz lands 10-unit deal

July 22, 2024

Los Angeles-based The Red Chickz has finalized a 10-unit development deal with Kamran Awan, founder, president and CEO of Mega Hotel Management, to bring its…

Bankside launches inside Wonder

July 22, 2024

Chef JJ Johnson, a James Beard Award-winning author and TV host, has launched his newest restaurant, Bankside, at Wonder food hall locations in New York City…

Chipotle refreshes beverage offerings

July 22, 2024

Chipotle Mexican Grill has added Coke Zero, Strawberry Lemon and Orange canned sodas from Poppi and Open Water, a recyclable and reusable aluminum bottled…

How Naf Naf CEO streamlined restaurant operations

Greg Willman, chairman & CEO of Naf Naf Grill, reveals four strategies for running more efficient restaurants.

Pepper Lunch upgrades menu offerings

July 19, 2024

Pepper Lunch, a Japanese-born fast casual concept with over 500 locations in 15 countries, has enhanced its menu after a 10-month review.

Pokeworks expands beverage options

July 19, 2024

Pokeworks has tapped automated beverages provider Botrista to help it offer boba milk teas, smoothies and lemonades. The partnership includes unique mixes with…

Pokeworks Rolls Out Boba Teas, Smoothies, and a Hawaiian Dream Vacation in Partnership with Botrista

Experience exotic flavors and enter to win a dream vacation to Hawaii

Reusable Cups: The Growing Trend and the Need for Linerless Sticky Labels

The restaurant trend of using reusable cups to increase sustainability in operations is gaining momentum. Linerless sticky labels make it practical.

Cousins Maine Lobster rolling into Kansas City

July 18, 2024

Cousins Maine Lobster, which serves Maine lobster rolls, chowder and whoopie pies, is expanding to Kansas City, servicing the metro area, North East Kansas and…

CBS NorthStar, Kea transforming phone ordering with voice AI

July 18, 2024

To advance digital transformation to the phone channel, Kea is pairing its Voice AI with CBS NorthStar's POS software. Since 2022, Kea's Voice AI has answered…

Dillas Quesadillas debuting drive-thru prototype

July 18, 2024

Texas-based Dillas Quesadillas is opening a drive-thru prototype this week in Ruston, Louisiana.

The Foodservice Tools Restaurants Need in 2024

The right kitchen equipment is more than just a convenience—it is essential for maintaining efficiency, ensuring quality, and staying competitive. These tools…

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Subway, Jason's Deli, Big Chicken headlining The Restaurant Catering Workshop

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Before a brand can deploy a catering-order management system and supporting technologies, it must align its business framework, business logic, workflow and…

Starbucks, Mercedes expanding EV charging network

July 17, 2024

As part of its environmental promise, Starbucks is installing Mercedes-Benz high-power electric vehicle chargers at locations on a 1,400-mile route along…