LA banning outdoor dining

November 24, 2020

Los Angeles County, which is home to over 10 million people, is banning outdoor dining for at least three weeks as a way to protect people from spreading…

Paciugo Gelato drops cocoa bombs

November 24, 2020

Known for its Italian-style artisanal gelato, Paciugo Gelato Caffe is now offering handmade cocoa bombs that melt and release cocoa and marshmallows when hot…

Report: Restaurant guests want loyalty programs, online ordering

November 23, 2020

A hefty majority of restaurant goers, 93 million, would spend more in a restaurant offering loyalty and online ordering, according to a Paytronix Systems, Inc.

Screens and real-time data: A killer combo for enhancing operations

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Bob Michelson, president at UPshow, reveals how brands can boost employee productivity, increase staff engagement/retention and achieve operational excellence.

Smashburger president reveals 5 ways to become 'pandemic positive'

Carl Bachmann, president at Smashburger, discusses how his strategic five-point plan helped the brand increase sales, despite years of declining revenue.

Pandemic won't stop Main Squeeze from expanding

November 20, 2020

Despite the pandemic, New Orleans-based Main Squeeze Juice Co. is capping a year of record growth.

Peet's Coffee teams up with 49ers on 'Faithful Blend'

November 20, 2020

Peet's Coffee and the San Francisco 49ers have teamed up to promote the chain's Faithful Blend. Crafted by Peet's, it embodies the same confidence, strength…

Torchy's Tacos adds investors to fuel growth

November 20, 2020

Austin-based Torchy's Tacos is leveraging several new investors to help it more than double its footprint by entering 10 states over the next four years…

6 ways to promote your restaurant on TikTok

by Thibaud Clement

Here are six ideas for how to harness the power of TikTok to market your restaurant, no matter where you are located, the size of your team or the type of food…

Bonchon launching redesign, moving HQ to Dallas

November 20, 2020

New York City's Bonchon, which serves Korean fried chicken, is moving its headquarters by Jan. 1, 2021, to Dallas.

The Habit opening in Pasadena

November 20, 2020

The Habit Burger Grill, a California-based restaurant company owned by YUM Brands, is opening a location Monday in South Pasadena at 901 Fair Oaks Ave.

Ike's to hit 100 units by 2022

November 19, 2020

Ike's Love & Sandwiches, based in San Francisco, has signed leases to open three Southern California locations early next year in Del Mar, El Segundo and…

GoTab offering contactless capabilities

November 19, 2020

GoTab, a restaurant commerce platform, is offering free activations and 24-hour guaranteed setup to companies wanting to add contactless options, including…

El Pollo Loco launches design upgrades

November 19, 2020

El Pollo Loco Inc. has rolled out more modern and artistic design choices for packaging, in-store merchandising and gift cards, according to a company press…

Fazoli's landing in DFW

November 19, 2020

Fazoli's, based in Lexington, Kentucky, will serve its Italian dishes to customers in Dallas-Fort Worth thanks to a three-unit deal with multi-unit franchisee…

Qdoba adds finance exec to board of directors

November 19, 2020

Qdoba has named finance and investment management executive, Michael A. Jackson, to its board of directors.

Cousins hiring 250 seasonal workers

November 19, 2020

Cousins Subs company- and franchised-owned restaurants in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin are collectively hiring more than 250 employees at various levels…

Goldman Sachs grabs a piece of Zaxby's

November 19, 2020

Zaxby's, which has 900 units in 17 states, will have a new investor when investment funds managed by the Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking Division "acquire a…

Rapid Fired rolls out 3rd Texas store

November 19, 2020

Rapid Fired Pizza is adding its third unit in the Lone Star State Nov. 20 when it opens on Highway 46 in New Braunfels, Texas, a news release said. The…

&pizza on track to pay $15 per hour by 2022

November 19, 2020

By 2022, Washington, D.C.-based &pizza's 40-plus locations will have a $15 minimum wage in place, stepping up the brand's progress toward the goal, which…