WFF 2014: A view from the top

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Get a look at what happened at the 2014 WFF's Leadership Conference.

6 technologies about to change limited-service restaurants

by Noah Glass — CEO, Olo

Chances are good that you haven't yet heard the newest buzzwords in technology, such as geo-fencing, NFC, Bluetooth Smart or location-aware check-ins. You…

Genghis Grill testing fresh casual menu, tableside ordering

March 28, 2014

Genghis Grill today announced the limited launch of its new fresh casual menu in 10 select locations across the U.S., including Denver, Phoenix, Fort Worth…

Jersey Mike's unveils new 'A Sub Above' brand campaign

March 28, 2014

Jersey Mike's Subs is introducing a new branding campaign, called "A Sub Above," in partnership with Wisconsin-based agency Planet Propaganda.

Robeks CMO explains strategy on 'next-generation' concept

The chain hopes its new design, menu and marketing strategy will help it continue its 27 months of same-store sales increases.

Camp Pendleton to welcome Schlotzsky's

March 28, 2014

Schlotzsky's today announced the opening of its newest Lotz Better location at Area 51 in San Onofre Center in Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Uncle Maddio's offering $5.55 special

March 28, 2014

Fast casual pizza concept Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint is offering a Maddio Mondays $5.55 pizza deal on any 9-inch pizza with up to three toppings, according to…

Fresh To Order inks agreements for 12 new units

March 28, 2014

Fresh To Order (f2o) continues its expansion throughout the south with the signing of multi-unit franchise agreements with three groups of experienced…

NY Zoup! franchisee building 6th unit

March 28, 2014

VENATOR Contracting Group LLC has begun the construction this week of its sixth Zoup! location. The 3,000-square-foot unit is at the Tops Plaza in Orchard…

Pancheros marking anniversary of Bob the Tool with freebies

March 28, 2014

Pancheros Mexican Grill is marking the seventh anniversary of the brand personality "Bob the Tool" on April 1 with lottery-style giveaways nationwide…

WFF: 2014 Leadership Development Conference

About 3,000 women met last week in Dallas for the Leadership Development Conference hosted by the Women's Foodservice Forum.

Fransmart Europe now open in Germany

March 27, 2014

Fransmart, the franchise development company that launched the franchise programs for Five Guys Burgers, Qdoba Mexican Grill, Vapiano, Zpizza and several other…

Girl Scout Cookie fro-yo now at Menchie's

March 27, 2014

Menchie's is now serving a new fro-yo called Girl Scouts Caramel Coconut Cookie Craze, inspired by one of the most popular Girl Scout Cookies and created under…

Panda Express 'gone fishin'

March 27, 2014

Forget April Fools' Day; Panda Express is instead hosting a nationwide April Fish Day this April 1, with guests receiving a complimentary serving of its newest…

Study dispels foodservice packaging recycling myths

March 27, 2014

A recent benchmarking survey commissioned by the Foodservice Packaging Institute found widespread but varied acceptance of foodservice packaging by material…

Potatopia adds customer services

March 27, 2014

New York's Potatopia has added a few services to allow its customers more ways to order their spuds, including staying open until 4 a.m. on Fridays and…

Indian concept opens in Chicago Loop

March 27, 2014

The Indian fast casual brand, Naansense, has opened at 171 N. Wells St., in Chicago's Loop, where Chefs Hiran Patel and Sahil Singh are serving their favorite…

SPIN! Pizza sets its sights on Central Missouri campus

March 27, 2014

SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza plans to open a location in the new mixed-use student housing/retail project on the University of Central Missouri campus, in…

Amidst tighter competition, c-store visits decline

March 27, 2014

Although a number of c-stores have enhanced their food offerings to compete with limited-service concepts, a tightened grip on consumer spending and a…

'Social responsibility' important factor for restaurant consumers

March 27, 2014

Consumers want to be more informed of the food they are eating and the way in which an operator or supplier is growing or preparing their food, according to…