News & Media
I Heart Mac & Cheese rolling out flatbreads
January 11, 2024
Florida-based I Heart Mac & Cheese is now offering flatbread options for $9.99. Options include:
read now
Naf Naf Grill feeding the hungry with a 'snap'
January 10, 2024
Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill is partnering with Gift A Meal, a cause-marketing platform committed to addressing local hunger in the local communities where Naf…
read now
Cupbop promotes corporate trainer to operations director
January 9, 2024
Indonesia-based Cupbop, a fast casual Korean Barbeque in-a-cup concept, has promoted Gina Silveira to director of Operations. Before joining the company in…
read now
Wickles Pickles acquired by Fenwick Food Group
January 9, 2024
Fenwick Food Group — a division of Fenwick Brands Inc., a consumer packaged goods investment firm in the Southeast — has acquired Wickles Pickles. Fenwick Food…
read now
Shake Shack launching 'swicy' menu
January 9, 2024
Shake Shack is debuting a "swicy" (sweet/spicy) menu Friday, but fans can get early access Tuesday using the Shake Shack app.
read now
New York Fries reentering US
January 9, 2024
New York Fries, a fresh-cut fries concept, is reentering the U.S., when it opens Tuesday in Roosevelt Field's Dining District, one of the largest shopping…
read now
JDE Peet’s buys Brazil coffee, tea business
January 9, 2024
JDE Peet's has acquired the Brazilian coffee and tea business from JAV Group for an undisclosed amount in cash, which was first announced on July 24, 2023…
read now
Chatmeter unveils the 'future of reputation management'
January 9, 2024
Chatmeter, a provider of reputation management and multi-location intelligence, has launched Pulse AI: Signals, enabling brands with critical customer and…
read now
MOD Pizza brings on new CEO
January 9, 2024
MOD Pizza has appointed Beth Scott as its CEO and a member of its board, according to a press release.
read now
How planet, personal health driving restaurant choices in 2024
by Stephanie Lind — Founder, Elohi Strategic Advisors
Stephanie Lind, founder of Elohi Strategic Advisors, reveals how consumer concerns over personal health and food waste should impact fast casual brands' menu…
read now
The Habit hires culinary director
January 9, 2024
The Habit Burger Grill has hired Chef Jason Triail as director of culinary innovation. Hailing from Long Island, he previously led culinary training at Yard…
read now
Dave's Hot Chicken launches cauliflower sliders, bites
January 8, 2024
Dave's Hot Chicken is launching its first core menu item — Dave's NOT Chicken — since the original parking lot pop-up opened nearly seven years ago. Dave's NOT…
read now
Frozen energy drinks debuting at Black Rock Coffee
January 8, 2024
Black Rock Coffee Bar is adding Frozen Fuel Energy Drinks to the menu. Commencing now as a pre-launch in all Arizona and California stores by next week…
read nowToast, Curbit partnering to 'enhance promise-time precision'
January 5, 2024
Curbit, a technology company specializing in AI-powered dynamic order throttling for restaurants, is partnering with restaurant tech platform Toast to ensure…
read now
Dave's Hot Chicken, Biscuit Belly leaders share operations advice
by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media
Top restaurant brand leaders at Dave’s Hot Chicken and Biscuit Belly provide insight on everything from growing a brand to smart hiring approaches during a…
read now
Uncle Sharkii hooks Walmart deal
January 4, 2024
California Walmarts will be home to Uncle Sharkii Poke Bar locations thanks to an agreement calling for the rollout of 10 locations throughout the state over…
read now
Mooyah launching virtual fitness program
January 4, 2024
To help consumers achieve balanced lifestyles, Texas-based Mooyah Burgers, Fries and Shakes has created a virtual fitness campaign, "Move with Mooyah,…
read now
To the moon, Salata!
January 4, 2024
Houston-based Salata Salad Kitchen franchisee John David and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration are opening a location within the main campus of…
read now
Eddie Rocket's opening in Denmark
January 4, 2024
Ireland-based Eddie Rocket's, owned by Rocket Restaurants Group, is opening its first Denmark location next year at the CenterParcs Nordborg Resort near the…
read now
Biggby replacing Milwaukee Starbucks store
January 3, 2024
Multi-unit Biggby Coffee owners Keith Washington and Curtis Grace won the bid to replace a Milwaukee Starbucks store, 920 North Water St., with a Biggby…
read nowSubscribe
Get the latest news and resources from Fast Casual.
