DoorDash, Uber, GrubHub sue NYC over fee caps

September 10, 2021

Third-party delivery services DoorDash, Uber and GrubHub are suing New York City over fee caps, according to a Fox Business report.

JPMorgan buys restaurant review platform

September 10, 2021

JPMorgan Chase is buying The Infatuation, a restaurant review and recommendation platform, according to a CNN Business report.

Ike's invests in Bangin' Buns

September 9, 2021

Ike's Love & Sandwiches, which has 80 units in the western part of the U.S, has invested in Los Angeles-based Bangin' Buns to help expand the young concept…

Freebirds taps Qu to create 'seamless customer experience'

September 9, 2021

Freebirds World Burritos is deploying the Qu unified omnichannel ordering platform at its 55 restaurants, making it easier and faster for guests to place…

Mongolian Concepts snags former Jimmy John's CEO to lead brands

September 9, 2021

Mongolian Concepts, which owns Genghis Grill, FlatTop Grill and Bd's Mongolian Grill, has hired Gregg Majewski, former Jimmy John's CEO, as its CEO.

Taffer's Tavern opening 1st Boston area location

September 9, 2021

Taffer's Tavern, a full-service tavern concept founded and developed by hospitality expert and "Bar Rescue" host Jon Taffer, will open its first Boston area…

Chicken Salad Chick opening 20th Texas location

September 9, 2021

Chicken Salad Chick will open next week in Midlothian, Texas, marking the chain's 20th location in the Lone Star State, according to a company press release.

Teriyaki Madness opening 6th Houston location

September 9, 2021

Colorado-based Teriyaki Madness and the investment firm, Globofran, are opening a location next month in Houston, marking the city's sixth location and the…

Got hiring issues? Take 3 tips from DoorDash, Uber

by Sean Behr

Nearly two-thirds (65%) of companies have high volume hiring demands, yet almost seven in 10 are getting fewer candidates applying for jobs this year than last…

Sweetfin hits up Orange County

September 9, 2021

Sweetfin, a California-inspired poke concept, is opening its 13th unit Saturday in Costa Mesa, which is its first in Orange County, according to a company…

2 Panera VIPs keynoting Fast Casual Executive Summit 2021

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, 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…