Botrista secures $120M in funding to fuel automated beverage platform growth

July 16, 2024

Botrista, the developer of a data-driven, automated beverage platform, has closed its Series C funding round, bringing its total capital raised to $12…

Cheba Hut adding North Las Vegas store

July 16, 2024

Colorado-based Cheba Hut is opening a store in at 345 W. Craig Road in North Las Vegas, marking Nevada's fifth location with two more under construction for…

Toastique headed to Kansas

July 16, 2024

Toastique, a toast and juice cafe conceptualized in Washington D.C., is making its Kansas debut with its first location in Wichita at 9747 E. 21st N.

How to transform your food truck with battery systems

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

A webinar by Joule Case examined how food trucks can transform their business by ditching generators and adopting battery systems.

Blaze Pizza launches 1st oven-fired dessert

July 12, 2024

Blaze Pizza has released its first-ever oven-fired dessert, Cinnamon Bread, according to a press release.

The Original Hot Chicken taking on California

July 12, 2024

The flavor of the South is coming to the West, thanks to The Original Hot Chicken opening its first California location in Huntington Park.

Potbelly invades Pentagon

July 12, 2024

Potbelly Corp. has opened its first location at the Pentagon, deepening its presence on military installations and Department of Defense facilities. In…

Jeff's Bagel Run acquires Otus Coffee

July 12, 2024

Ocoee, Florida-based Jeff's Bagel Run has acquired Otus Coffee, its longtime coffee supplier, giving the brand control over its supply chain.

Teriyaki Madness entering Des Moines

July 10, 2024

Teriyaki Madness, a Seattle-style teriyaki franchise based in Denver, is making its West Des Moines debut. Brothers Travis and Corey Kasch will open the first…

Breaking bread and biases: Why restaurants (still) need more female voices

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

The Fast Casual Executive Summit is hosting the panel "Breaking Bread and Biases: Empowering Women for Fast Casual Leadership," featuring women leaders…

Tiki Taco names former PDQ exec as CEO

July 10, 2024

Kansas City-based Tiki Taco has hired Eric Knott, former COO of Florida-based PDQ, as CEO.

Checkmate partners with Uber to add delivery capabilities

July 10, 2024

Restaurant ordering solutions provider Checkmate has expanded its partnership with Uber, adding Uber Direct to its platform, according to a press release.

Pizzaiolo launches signature brand in Dana Point, California

Truly Pizza brings something to the Dana Point, California area that hasn't been seen yet -- a focus on upscale, signature pizza in a warm, inviting atmosphere…

Why former Tropical Smoothie CEO is picking up pickleball

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

The Pickle Pad, which recently signed a franchise deal to open in Phoenix, is seeking more franchisees to help grow its footprint throughout the U.S.…

Rusty Taco adding 14 units by year's end

July 10, 2024

Rusty Taco, a street-style taco restaurant with 30 locations, is opening 14 units by year's end.

Chipotle CFO retiring

July 9, 2024

After nearly 25 years with Chipotle Mexican Grill, CFO Jack Hartung is retiring on March 31, 2025. Adam Rymer, a 15-year Chipotle veteran, will assume the role…

Big Chicken makes Boston debut

July 9, 2024

Big Chicken made its Boston debut Tuesday in the city's Northshore Mall, under the direction of engineer Paul Bains and real estate entrepreneurs Ryan Corcoran…

Fatburger, Round Table Pizza to open co-branded units in Utah

July 9, 2024

FAT Brands Inc., parent company to Fatburger, Round Table Pizza and 16 other restaurant concepts has inked a development deal to bring Fatburger and Round…

Smart technology helping restaurants cut food costs, waste

by Lindsay Petrovic — Corporate Vice President, Product Management, NCR Voyix

To stay afloat amid rising prices of food and labor, restaurants must use inventory management systems, handhelds, loyalty programs, menu auditing, QR codes…

Hamra Enterprises opens Panera To Go

July 9, 2024

Panera To Go, a store enabled for digital convenience, is opening Thursday in Watertown, Massachusetts.