2 Panera VIPs keynoting Fast Casual Executive Summit 2021

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Very few fast casual brands have been as successful as Panera Bread over the years, and that success is directly linked to its willingness to take risks when…

MOD Pizza taps Becky Mulligan as operations SVP

September 9, 2021

MOD Super Fast Pizza LLC has appointed Becky Mulligan as senior vice president of operations, according to a press release.

Can 'Chipotle Creator Class' redefine the creator economy?

September 9, 2021

Chipotle Mexican Grill has launched its Creator Class, a program that taps some of its most influential fans to take a creator-first approach to promoting…

Feds expand Economic Injury Disaster Loan cap, usage options

September 9, 2021

The White House and the U.S. Small Business Administration have overhauled the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program, increasing the loan cap and expanding…

Bangin' Buns opening flagship location

September 8, 2021

Bangin' Buns, a Nashville hot chicken chain founded in California, is opening a flagship location Wednesday in Artesia, California.

Island Fin Poke opening in Georgia

September 8, 2021

Island Fin Poke, a fast casual restaurant serving Hawaiian build-your-own poke bowls, is opening its first Georgia location later this month in Peachtree City.

How to build, analyze and transform post-pandemic customer experiences

Fast casual restaurants need to master a hybrid between physical and online services. This need will continue to grow in importance.

Shake Shack bets on Massachusetts with casino opening

September 8, 2021

Following the openings of its Somerville and Burlington Mall locations earlier this summer, Shake Shack is opening its 11th Massachusetts location Saturday at…

5 ways tech can control food costs

by Morgan Harris

Restaurants can leverage technology to optimize spending on expenses, directly adding to the profit margin. Here are five tips on how to use technology to…

Killer Burger adding hometown location

September 8, 2021

Portland-based Killer Burger is adding a location Wednesday to its hometown, marking its fifth Portland city location. Opening in the Slabtown neighborhood at…

Digital marketing proves key as QSRs 're-get' to know customers

Creative brand marketing, especially digital advertisements, will be among the most important promotional tools QSRs can leverage as consumers return to their…

Re-Engagement Campaigns as an Applicant Sourcing Strategy

Rethink your applicant sourcing strategies with our guide on re-engagement campaigns! It's a quick, easy, and effective strategy for finding new employees.

Munchie Magic revenues hit record high in August

September 7, 2021

Baristas Coffee Company/Munchie Magic revenues in August, from its Munchie Magic restaurants offering Ben & Jerry's ice cream, beer, wine, hard alcohol…

Smashburger, Big Chicken, Focus Brands reveal how to futureproof kitchens

September 7, 2021

As retail space becomes more expensive, restaurants are trying to operate in smaller footprints, which means it's time to reassess ideas surrounding cooking…

FAT Brands sets sights on Middle East expansion

September 7, 2021

FAT Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger, Johnny Rockets, Round Table Pizza, Great American Cookies, Marble Slab Creamery and nine other restaurant…

Captain D's opening 3rd Mississippi unit

September 3, 2021

Captain D's is opening its third Mississippi store Tuesday in Starkville at 812 Highway 12 West.

Pumpkin spice boosting sales at Dunkin', Starbucks

September 3, 2021

It's officially September and that means pumpkin spice everything is back at QSRs and fast-casual restaurants. Both Starbucks and Dunkin' are enjoying an…

Shaq taps restaurant pros to triple-team chicken chain competition

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Shaquille O'Neal, Big Chicken CEO Josh Halpern and Chef and Co-owner Matt Silverman join Fast Casual's Cherryh Cansler for an exclusive interview about the…

Presto introduces automated speech recognition for restaurants

September 2, 2021

Presto, a provider of restaurant technologies, has launched Presto Voice to automate speech recognition for restaurants, including kiosks, according to a press…

Farmer Boys to celebrate grand opening with high school fundraiser

September 2, 2021

Farmer Boys will celebrate the grand opening of its first Arizona location with an all day fundraiser benefiting Highland High School on Sept. 25, according to…