Ovation helping Friendly's collect customer feedback

March 11, 2024

Friendly's Restaurants Franchising has tapped Ovation as its guest feedback platform, which allows usage of Ovation's real-time chat, short surveys, long…

Par acquiring Task, Stuzo

March 11, 2024

Par Technology Corp., a global foodservice technology company, is acquiring Task Group, an Australia-based global foodservice transaction platform, and Stuzo…

Uncle Sharkii opening in Hollywood

March 11, 2024

Uncle Sharkii Poke Bar, founded in 2018, opens March 16 at Universal CityWalk in Hollywood, California.

Mountain Mike’s Pizza Expands in the Greater Reno Area With New Restaurant in Sparks, Nevada

Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Continues Growing in the Silver State with More Nevada Restaurants Planned

International Women's Day: 12 fast casual leaders reveal tech, leadership strategies

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Twelve of the industry's female leaders discuss everything from AI and robotics to kiosks, mobile payments, menu trends and flexible shop formats. Hear from…

Naf Naf rolls out kids meals

March 8, 2024

To please its younger guests, Chicago-based Naf Naf Grill has created Build-Your-Own Kids Meals. Gone are the days of one-size-fits-all children's menus.

Freddy's launches kids meals with toys

March 7, 2024

Wichita, Kansas-based Freddy's Frozen Custard has created kids' meals featuring a cast of characters led by its mascot, FredHead. Each meal features a choice…

Big Chicken rolls out loyalty platform

March 7, 2024

Shaquille O'Neal-owned Big Chicken has launched a rewards program using Thanx's proprietary credit card integration, creating a data-driven, frictionless and…

5th Annual State of Digital for Enterprise QSR and Fast Casual Brands

Qu recently conducted our 5rd Annual State of Digital survey for Fast Casual and QSR concepts with over 25 locations. This report highlights 2023 performance…

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Webinar: Mastering the modern customer journey from POS to platform

March 7, 2024

While attracting customers is crucial, retaining them through a seamless and satisfying experience is paramount. While self-service options have their place…

Family opening 2nd Swig

March 7, 2024

Husband and wife Doug and Shannon Fowler are opening their second Swig location next month in Arkansas. They opened the first one alongside their son, Chris…

Survey: QSRs, fast casuals expand digital ordering in 2024

March 6, 2024

QSR and fast casual restaurant guests can expect to see more kiosks in stores this year, as well as new mobile apps and voice AI on the phone and in the…

Anousone opening in Kansas City's Strang Chef Collective

March 6, 2024

Chef Anourom Thomson is expanding his Kansas City culinary footprint next week when he opens a location of Anousone at the Strang Chef Collective at Lightwell…

Potbelly expanding with 18 franchises

March 6, 2024

Potbelly Corp. has signed agreements with existing franchisees to open 18 locations in Florida, Illinois, Missouri and North Carolina. The expansion is driven…

Blaze Pizza to offer pizzas for $3.14 on Pi Day

March 5, 2024

Blaze Pizza will offer pizzas for $3.14 in celebration of Pi Day on March 14, according to a press release.

Bb.q Chicken ad campaign features Korean lessons

March 5, 2024

Seoul, South Korea-based Bb.q Chicken officially said "annyeonghaseyo" ("hello" in Korean) to the American dining public by launching its first national…

McAlister's surpasses $1B in sales

March 4, 2024

After unlocking untapped revenue streams such as digital ordering, pickup windows, tableside service, to-go, and catering innovation, McAlister's Deli has…

Hawaiian Bros opens brick-and-mortar locations in Arizona

March 4, 2024

Belton, Missouri-founded Hawaiian Bros debuted its first two Arizona-based brick-and-mortar locations in Tucson and Glendale, Arizona, at 203 S. Wilmot Road…

Boojum testing drone delivery in Ireland

March 4, 2024

Boojum, an Ireland-based burrito chain, is testing drones in Dublin's Blanchardstown area via a partnership with Manna Drone Delivery, Europe's largest drone…

Atomic Wings doubling footprint

March 1, 2024

Atomic Wings, a 25-unit franchise, is doubling down on growth plans. Last year, it opened five restaurants, awarded 45 area representative contracts and is on…