Dynamic pricing: Teaching restaurant customers to embrace it

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Fast casual executives discuss the future of dynamic pricing and how to gain customer buy-in.

Qdoba hires former Little Caesars CDO

March 18, 2024

Qdoba Mexican Eats has hired Jeremy Vitaro, former CDO of Little Caesars Pizza, to fill the same role at the 750-unit chain.

Wild Eggs co-founder returns as SVP of operations

March 18, 2024

Wild Eggs co-Founder JD Rothberg has returned to the Louisville-based breakfast, brunch and lunch restaurant chain, as SVP of operations.

&pizza revamps loyalty program, digital ordering experience

March 15, 2024

East Coast pizza chain &pizza has launched a new loyalty program called Dead Presidents Club in partnership with Thanx. This program aims to boost customer…

Rachel's Kitchen taking on Texas

March 15, 2024

Construction is underway at the Lone Star's first Rachel's Kitchen, a Las Vegas-based eatery marking its inaugural Texas location in Frisco this spring at 362…

Diversified Foodservice Supply Appoints Dale Barina as New Chief Executive Officer

Diversified Foodservice Supply (DFS), a leading provider of equipment, supplies, and parts to the foodservice industry, announces the appointment of Dale…

Why Food Packaging Labels Are Essential to Online Order Fulfillment

Online order fulfillment and food packaging labels increase restaurant and grocery stores’ productivity, accuracy, and customer satisfaction.

Jeff's Bagel Run announces franchise plans

March 14, 2024

Jeff's Bagel Run, founded in 2021 in Florida, has launched a franchise program. The three-unit chain is gearing up to add five locations, said former…

Favor Delivery Announces a New Integration With the Toast Platform

Shake Smart lands investment from NewSpring

March 14, 2024

Shake Smart, which serves protein shakes, protein smoothies, acai bowls, wraps, nut butter and avocado toast, has landed an investment from NewSpring, a family…

Loop raises $6M to help restaurants manage 3rd-party delivery

March 14, 2024

Loop, a SaaS provider enabling restaurants to maximize third-party delivery service profitability, has closed $6 million in seed funding, led by Base1…

JEFF’S BAGEL RUN ANNOUNCES NATIONWIDE FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITIES

Jeff’s Bagel Run, the home of handcrafted, hot bagels, today announces the launch of its franchise program.  Since opening its first store in 2021, Jeff’s…

Chef-driven menu makes Willow Street Pizza stand out

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Pizzeria menus can range from small and tidy to large and complex, but they've all got one thing behind them: research and development.

The Habit launches 'Grown-Up Meal'

March 13, 2024

The Habit Burger Grill has unveiled a Grown-Up Meal, citing a study it commissioned that showed 75% of Americans approved of adults ordering from kids' menus…

How to deal with a bad Yelp review

Joshua Chapman reveals the best way to respond to bad reviews.

New York Fries rolling out US expansion plan

March 13, 2024

Although New York Fries was founded in New York City, its over 130 locations are mostly in Canada and the Middle East. However, it's primed for a resurgence in…

Chatmeter's Risk Monitoring program assists in online reputation management

March 12, 2024

Chatmeter, a company specializing in multi-location intelligence, has unveiled a new feature called Risk Monitoring. This tool utilizes artificial intelligence…

Starbird opening in Marina del Rey

March 12, 2024

Starbird is opening its 14th location in California and third in Los Angeles County on March 22 at 13161 Mindanao Way in Marina del Rey. To celebrate the…

Chicken al Pastor returns to Chipotle menu

March 12, 2024

Chipotle Mexican Grill is bringing back Chicken al Pastor to restaurants around the world for a limited time. Prepared fresh daily in small batches, Chicken al…

The Great Greek nearly doubles footprint

March 11, 2024

Florida-based The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill nearly doubled its footprint in 2023, opening 21 restaurants and entering six states: Arizona, California…