Networld Media Group acquires Vending Times, names Elliot Maras editor

February 4, 2020

Networld Media Group, the parent company of Digital Signage Today and sister sites, has acquired The Vending Times, a media publisher in the self-service…

Freddy's growing strong

February 4, 2020

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers experienced record-breaking success in 2019, achieving its 12th consecutive period of positive same-store sales…

Why Saladworks is taking a shot on virtual kitchens

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Although Saladworks CEO Kelly Roddy isn't sure the chain can make money from using virtual kitchens, he's willing to "invest and learn."

Boston Market COO steps into CEO role

February 3, 2020

Boston Market has named its former COO Eric Wyatt as CEO, succeeding current CEO Frances Allen, who the brand said in a news release is departing for "a new…

Einstein Bros makes play for Pizza Day

February 3, 2020

Sunday may officially be National Pizza Day, but that isn't holding a fast casual bagel brand back from throwing its decidedly "hole-y" self into the game.

P F Chang's enters limited-service realm with first to-go store

February 3, 2020

P.F. Chang's can now count itself among limited-service brand's competitors by today opening its first P.F. Chang's To Go location at 11 a.m. local time in…

RFIS 2020 Sponsor Preview: ItsaCheckmate

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

ItsaCheckmate provides true end-to-end integration between the restaurant's POS system and over 100 third-party delivery and ordering platforms, such as…

RFIS 2020 Sponsor Preview: Deel

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

DEEL Media, founded in 2009 to deploy and manage complex turnkey digital menu board solutions, has a team of experts and artists who take client success…

Presented by Deel Media

Delivery-only wing concept launches in time for Super Bowl

January 31, 2020

Americans will eat 1.38 billion chicken wings this Super Bowl Sunday, and Robert Earl, founder of Virtual Dining Concepts, is getting a piece of that action by…

Dog Has collaborates with Michelin-starred chefs

January 31, 2020

Dog Haus is bringing in the culinary expertise of Michelin-starred chefs for its Chef Collaboration Series, a program that taps guest chefs to create…

Fresh Brothers names veteran leader as CEO

January 31, 2020

Los Angeles-based Fresh Brothers pizza has named former CiCi's and Round Table executive Geoffrey Goodman as its new CEO. The brand said in a news release that…

Fired Pie fires up new concept store

January 31, 2020

Fired Pie is opening a new concept store this morning on West Northern Avenue in Phoenix, Arizona, that the brand said is designed for its increasingly…

Starbucks adds 33 markets to delivery route

January 31, 2020

Starbucks and Uber Eats have added 33 markets to its delivery program, making the service available in 49 markets across 29 U.S. states. New cities…

Kisses From Italy signs California franchise deal

January 31, 2020

Following the opening of its first international location in Bari, Italy, Kisses from Italy Inc. is continuing expansion plans with its first California…

Fast casual in it to win it on Super Bowl Sunday

Restaurant brands are gearing up for the big game with specials and LTOs.

Snap Kitchen debuts free shipping, Whole Foods Market launch

January 31, 2020

Snap Kitchen is launching free ground shipping across 38 states and debuting its chef-prepared meals in dozens of Whole Foods Market stores across Louisiana…

Starbucks goes all in on AI-enabled espresso machines

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Starbucks is rolling out 4,000 AI-enabled espresso machines.

National Restaurant Association applauds US trade deal with Canada, Mexico

January 30, 2020

U.S. President Donald Trump signed a trade deal Wednesday that replaces 1994's North American Free Trade Agreement. The pact — known as the U.S. Mexico Canada…

Dillas Quesadillas founder on the value of following 'Jennifer' while feeding the 'Gator'

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

Dillas Quesadillas founder, Kyle Gordon, comes off as the kind of laid-back guy you'd have a beer with. But don't let looks deceive:This one-time college kid…

Chipotle takes another step toward helping young farmers

January 29, 2020

Chipotle Mexican Grill has rolled out the second phase of its mission to help young farmers succeed in America. The Chipotle Aluminaries Project 2.0…