Restaurant execs discuss labor issues still plaguing industry

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Four restaurant executives discussed labor issues plaguing the industry at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Capriotti's signs 1st international deal

November 11, 2022

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop and Wing Zone have signed a 50-unit agreement with Village Food Courts to expand the brands to the Republic of India.

Australian-owned cafe opening 3rd LA location

November 11, 2022

Australian-owned and California-based Great White, a fast casual cafe offering food, beverage, art, architecture, design and music, is opening its third…

How to maintain your online reputation

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Can those dreaded one-star reviews be reversed? Experts say yes if handled correctly.

Your Pie taps David Goldberg as VP of real estate

November 10, 2022

Fast-casual concept Your Pie has hired David Goldberg as vice president of real estate. In his role, Goldberg will drive the real estate acquisition process…

Paris Baguette going to Wichita

November 10, 2022

Paris Baguette, a 4,000-unit bakery based in Seoul, South Korea, which has 114 stores in the U.S., is making its Kansas debut next week at 9780 E 21 St. N., in…

Island Fin Poke making Tennessee debut

November 10, 2022

Florida-based Island Fin Poke is making its Tennessee-area debut next week in Clarksville at 2305 Madison St.

Slim Chickens cracks up Houston

November 10, 2022

TX-SC Ventures, a franchise that owns five Slim Chickens, is opening a location at 11919 Westheimer Road in Houston, Texas.

Qdoba poised for growth in 2023

November 10, 2022

Qdoba Mexican Eats added 34 locations this year and is planning major growth for 2023. The 730-unit chain has over 80 restaurants in non-traditional…

Mici Italian brings back lasagna for holiday dinners

November 10, 2022

Denver, Colorado-based Mici Italian is bringing back its fully-assembled lasagnas in time for the holidays, according to a press release.

Multi-unit Freshii franchisee developing 6 locations in New Jersey

November 10, 2022

Freshii Inc. franchisees and brothers Greg and Ryan Lahr are adding six locations over the next five years to their portfolio. The duo opened their first…

Leadership shake-ups coming at Wingstop, Blaze Pizza?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

November 10, 2022

Wingstop Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue and Technology Officer Stacy Peterson is stepping down to become the CEO of a "private equity-sponsored…

Taco Bell Cantina, Arby's franchisee talks innovation at #QSRNext event

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

S.G. Ellison, president of Diversified Restaurant Group, a Taco Bell and Arby's franchisee, spoke about how both companies innovate at the #QSRNext event…

Panera debuts updated kiosks in newly designed stores

November 9, 2022

Panera Bread, a fast casual restaurant chain, announced the opening of its updated urban store format in New York that includes updated ordering kiosks, the…

Captain D's continues growth in Georgia

November 8, 2022

Captain D's is continuing its expansion into Georgia with an opening in Warner Robins at 3004 Russell Pkwy., marking the city's second Captain D's restaurant…

Yogurtland debuts branded apparel

November 8, 2022

Yogurtland has launched a branded merchandise site featuring clothing and accessories, including a giant spoon, shirts, beanies and mugs.

Salad & Go entering Oklahoma

November 8, 2022

Salad and Go is entering the Oklahoma market with two locations opening next week in Oklahoma City at 10501 S. May Ave., and 2400 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

Dae Gee Korean BBQ signs 1st Indiana franchise

November 8, 2022

Dae Gee Korean BBQ, a hybrid fast casual and full-service Korean barbeque concept blending Korean food with American culture, has signed its first franchise…

Ellianos Coffee reducing franchise fee for veterans

November 8, 2022

In honor of Veterans Day, millions of cities across America will host parades Thursday and display American flags and Ellianos Coffee is showing its support…

RoboBurger teams with Chartwells on robotic burger machine at New York college

November 8, 2022

RoboBurger, manufacturer of an autonomous robotic burger machine, has installed its first machine in a higher education location at St John's University in…