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.

Farmer Boys opening 100th unit

July 14, 2021

Farmer Boys, a Southern California-based fast casual burger concept, is opening its 100 location next month. The store, 7031 Kimball Ave., in Chino, marks the…

The Dolly Llama inks first franchise deals

July 14, 2021

The Dolly Llama, a Los Angeles-based waffle and ice cream concept, has signed its first two franchise deals, which will bring one location to Tyler, Texas, as…

How central kitchens improve restaurants’ bottom line

by Jeremy Cooper

Central kitchens may improve the guest experience, decrease costs and increase revenue while streamlining operations.

Noodles & Company named as top achiever in local brand visibility

July 13, 2021

Local search marketing company, Chatmeter, released its latest report on the top 10 restaurant brands by online reputation and local brand visibility. The…

Wing Boss flying solo

July 13, 2021

Wing Boss, a virtual pit-smoked wing concept created four months ago by Dickey's Restaurant Brands, is building a permanent nest, according to a company press…

RFIS 2021 Sponsor Preview: Simpli.fi

Simpli.fi is the leader in programmatic advertising built for the precision and scale of addressable, mobile, and OTT/CTV advertising. Simpli.fi works with the…

Potbelly unveils app to streamline online ordering

July 13, 2021

Hoping to increase transactions and improve communication with customers, Potbelly Sandwich Shop has not only launched a new website and app but also enhanced…

Rubio's Coastal Grill bringing cauliflower rice to menu

July 13, 2021

Rubio's Coastal Grill will begin offering cauliflower rice at all of its 150 locations on July 14, according to a company press release. Cauli rice will be…

Taziki's testing lamb burgers

July 13, 2021

Lamb burgers are on the menu at Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe stores in Nashville, Panama City and Birmingham, as well as the communities of Little Rock and…

Scott's Chowder taps Michelin-starred chef as culinary adviser

July 13, 2021

In an effort to bring fresh seafood to the fast-casual sector, San Francisco-based seafood chef and restaurateur, Laurent Manrique, has joined Scott's Chowder…

New Orleans welcoming second Chicken Salad Chick

July 13, 2021

Following its opening three months ago in Gonzales, Louisiana, Chicken Salad Chick is adding a second location to the New Orleans area — this time in Slidell…

Family opens 4th Rush Bowls

July 13, 2021

Boulder Colorado-based Rush Bowls, which serves healthy meals-in-a-bowl, is opening this month in downtown Dallas at the Union office tower on 2300 N. Field…