Can 1 chicken sandwich really offer 25 flavor options?

July 19, 2021

Chicken chains around the world have been rolling out new chicken sandwiches, and not to be outdone, Wings Over — the 39-unit chicken chain based in…

ICX Association names award winners in interactive customer experience

by David Drain

The Interactive Customer Experience Association presented its annual Elevate Awards during the #ElevateICX Virtual Symposium last week. The awards recognize…

RFIS 2021 Sponsor Preview: Immediate

Immediate helps businesses recruit, retain, and engage employees in a rapidly changing job market by providing on-demand pay solutions. Life doesn't wait two…

Curry Up Now brings weekend brunch to Bay Area

July 19, 2021

Curry Up Now is offering weekend brunch at its San Jose, San Francisco and San Mateo locations, according to a press release.

Sparkfly, Wisely partner on data-driven restaurant loyalty

July 19, 2021

Offer management company, Sparkfly, and restaurant customer intelligence platform, Wisely, have partnered to offer what the companies said are game-changing…

3 ways technology fueled Meltwich's entry into US market

Ryan Hillis, VP of Revenue for Meltwich Hospitality Group, shares how the 20-unit grilled cheese concept used technology to expand outside Canada.

Magic Johnson, Ecolab teaming up for #TakeBackYourSocialLife

July 16, 2021

Ecolab, a provider of water, food safety and infection prevention solutions, is teaming up with Magic Johnson to launch the #TakeBackYourSocialLife campaign as…

Teriyaki Madness' CEO on how food that 'makes you feel like a million' fuels brand growth

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

"No gut bombs." That's part of the brand promise for Teriyaki Madness, along with a pledge to serve customers food that "makes you feel like a million bucks.…

Former teacher opening Milwaukee's 1st Cheba Hut

July 16, 2021

Milwaukee's first Cheba Hut is opening next week under the direction of local couple Heather Gawlitta and RC Huhn, who decided to open a business when Gawlitta…

The Habit Burger adding drive-thru location

July 15, 2021

Owned by Yum Brands, The Habit Burger is opening a drive-thru location on July 22 in Richland, California. Located at 2831 Duportail St., the restaurant will…

Mod snags former Cracker Barrel VP

July 15, 2021

Mod Super Fast Pizza Holdings LLC has named Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's former SVP and CFO, Jill Golder, to its board of directors.

RFIS 2021 Sponsor Preview: Vert Digital

Vert Digital is the best independent full-stack digital shop on the east coast. Our team of 35+ serves Fortune 1000 calibre consumer-brands like First Watch…

BurgerFi names finance executive to board of directors

July 15, 2021

BurgerFi International Inc. has appointed Vivian Lopez-Blanco to its board of directors, following the sudden passing of board member Steven Berrard announced…

Capriotti’s adding 15 locations to Tampa Bay

July 15, 2021

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is adding 15 locations in Tampa Bay, Florida, thanks to a development agreement with Florida locals and franchisees Scott Crawford…

Pressed Juicery rebrands, expands products, boosts rewards

July 15, 2021

Pressed Juicery is now known as Pressed as the fast casual brand has done a complete rebranding that also includes an expanded menu, updated in-store…

Are smoothies finally growing up?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Smoothie brands are adding green veggies, herbs and spices to meet customers' maturing tastes.

Paris Baguette accelerating path to 1,000 US units

July 14, 2021

Paris Baguette, which has over 4,000 global units with only 100 in the U.S., is ready to accelerate its stateside growth. Although 2020 was a year in which…

RFIS 2021 Sponsor Preview: Steritech

Safe food is paramount in any food establishment. However, there is also a need to ensure your locations are delivering a consistent customer experience to…

Core launches Summer of Hope campaign to help foodservice employees

July 14, 2021

Core, a national non-profit, is launching a month-long Summer of Hope campaign to raise $50,000 to help food and beverage employees who have children.

Q2 sales soar at Tropical Smoothie Cafe

July 14, 2021

Tropical Smoothie Cafe growth is soaring with Q2 same-store sales increasing 42.3% and year-to-date sales up 38%, according to a company press release.