Lucky's Hot Chicken hatching major growth plans

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Although it's less than 1 year old, Dallas-based Lucky's Hot Chicken ain't cluckin' around. With two locations open, it's on target to open five more next year…

Bellagreen testing carry-out, delivery-only prototype

July 1, 2021

Bellagreen, a fast casual brand featuring salads, burgers, pasta, tacos, dessert and wine, is testing a carryout and delivery-only prototype in Houston.

Pancheros opening in Bismarck mall

July 1, 2021

Pancheros Mexican Grill is opening at the Kirkwood Mall in Bismarck, North Dakota, marking the area's third location, according to a company press release.

Lego Master Builder promoting Shake Shack's latest opening

July 1, 2021

Shake Shack is opening its ninth Massachusetts location Monday in Somerville at the base of Assembly Row's newest residential building, Miscela, at 35…

Vietnamese-inspired drink shop bubbling up in Manhattan

June 30, 2021

Bambu, a Vietnamese-inspired beverage chain, is opening a location next week in Madison Square Park, at 38 E. 23rd St., in the Flatiron neighborhood. Its first…

RFIS 2021 Sponsor Preview: Heifer

821 million people go to bed hungry every night. Heifer International is changing that. In 21 countries around the world, we provide small farming communities…

Grubbrr teams with Samsung on all-in-one kiosk

June 30, 2021

Grubbrr, a provider of self-ordering kiosk technology, has teamed with Samsung Electronics America Inc. to provide the software solution, powering the…

Luckin Coffee restates 2019 sales, earnings

June 30, 2021

Luckin Coffee Inc., a pioneer in coffee vending and a competitor to Starbucks in China which recently entered into a restructuring support agreement with…

Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh touches down at Salt Lake City airport

June 30, 2021

Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh, owned by WOWorks brand, partnered with OHM Concession Group LLC, to open a location Monday inside the Salt Lake City…

Chipotle: Get vaxxed, earn freebies

June 30, 2021

In support of the National Month of Action for Vaccinations, Chipotle Mexican Grill is offering buy-one-get-one-free entrees to customers dining in stores…

Why South African pet retailers wrapped paws around Mutts Canine Cantina

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Pavan and Deeve Shree are opening the first franchised location of the fast casual cantina and dog park.

Au Bon Pain sold to Yum, 7-Eleven franchisee

June 30, 2021

Ampex Brands, a Yum Brands Inc. and 7-Eleven franchisee, has acquired Au Bon Pain from ABP Corp., a subsidiary of Panera Bread. The deal was finalized…

Veggie Grill's latest LTOs include Buffalo 'chicken,' keylime cheesecake

June 29, 2021

Veggie Grill has created the Crispy Buffalo Chickin' Sandwich, a plant-based version of the standard buffalo chicken sandwiches offered by typical fast-food…

RFIS 2021 Sponsor Preview: Guardian Protection

Guardian Protection is a premier provider of smart security and automation solutions for multi-location organizations nationwide. Guardian offers 24/7 alarm…

Creator of 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation' co-creates drive-thru pizzeria

June 29, 2021

Scott Godino Jr., the founder of B.A.R. (Born And Raised) restaurant concept in Las Vegas, has partnered with Anthony E. Zuiker, who created the TV franchise…

Junzi Kitchen founders opening permanent location of pop-up concept

June 29, 2021

Chef Lucas Sin has developed a new menu for Nice Day, the Chinese-American concept that he and Junzi Kitchen CEO Yong Zhao launched last summer as a pop-up…

Curry Up Now ramps up Texas expansion

June 28, 2021

San Franciso-based Curry Up Now has signed a lease to open Austin's first location in Domain Northside, a mix-use retail space. Austin franchise partners…

Hoots Wings opening 16 Philadelphia units

June 28, 2021

Thanks to a deal with ANZ Hospitality LLC, Hoots Wings is opening 16 units in the greater Philadelphia area as part of its five-year goal to build 50 locations…

RFIS 2021 Sponsor Preview: Eagle Eye Networks

The Eagle Eye Cloud VMS provides 100% cloud management including mobile and web browser viewing. Traditional camera systems have been costly and challenging…

How restaurant POS innovation puts guests in the driver’s seat

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Restaurant POS systems are no longer just for cashiers. Guests are now using them to access menus, order and pay at the table, order and pay at the kiosk, pay…