Why you should follow these 3 basic operations strategies in your restaurant

by Josh Knapp — iRetail Key Account Manager, Advantech

With the rise of convenience-driven technologies, labor challenges and an increasingly informed consumer population, there are new hurdles which fast casual…

70% of your customers visit once and never return—here’s how to win them back

It’s been said time and time again—turning a first time visitor into a loyal customer is the ultimate win for any business.

Can a robot become the ultimate burger 'Creator?'

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

San Francisco's Creator is the first fast casual restaurant to automate a composed dish — i.e. not a bowl of ingredients —  from start to finish.

Starbucks pulls back on guidance increase as China outbreak forces store closures

January 29, 2020

Starbucks Corp. reported fiscal first-quarter earnings that beat expectations, however, warned that the ongoing coronavirus spread in China is forcing it to…

How $100 can buy you a piece of these 2 fast casuals

January 28, 2020

Tasty Equity, a franchisee of Hot Head Burritos and Rapid Fired Pizza, has launched a Regulation A+ stock offering to give fans, friends, guests, investors and…

Raw Jūce expanding via franchising

January 28, 2020

Raw Jūce, a fast casual concept that offers organic cold-pressed juices, smoothies, acai bowls and other organic foods, has launched a national franchise…

The Melting Pot owners launching fast causual Italian concept

January 28, 2020

Dan Bavaro, Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pasteria is getting into the fast casual game by launching Oronzo in Tampa Bay, Florida. The new Italian concept is…

Webinar to focus on virtualization's power to amp up market research results

January 28, 2020

Most restaurateurs would agree that collecting customer data is important, but many don't know exactly how to use it, which is why they may want to circle …

Your Pie hits a growth spurt

January 28, 2020

Your Pie said it not only opened six stores in the fourth quarter of last year, but as previously reported here, named a CEO and CMO for the Athens…

Mod names president, promotes 6 others

January 28, 2020

MOD Super Fast Pizza Holdings LLC has promoted COO John Maguire to the additional role of president, while Steve O'Neil, leader of operations services and…

But I'm not a regular restaurant; I'm a cool restaurant

by Kristi Turner — CMO, Compeat

According to the National Restaurant Association, 1.2 million fewer 16- to 24-year-olds will be in the labor force by 2028, so one expert gives you some tips…

Crack Shack reports security breach

January 27, 2020

The Crack Shack, which has six locations in California, reported a security breach Jan. 17 a store in Encinitas, which could affect customers's using their…

Zuul Kitchens acquires restaurant ordering platform

January 27, 2020

The company known as Zuul Kitchens, which is a ghost kitchen that also offers individual kitchen spaces for restaurants to prepare delivery orders, has…

Starbucks China closes stores over coronavirus concerns

January 27, 2020

In an effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus, Starbucks China has closed all shops and stopped delivery services in Hubei province this week, which is…

4 must-haves for productive labor management

by Erik Cox — VP Product Strategy, CrunchTime!

Eric Cox, VP of product strategy at CrunchTime Information Systems, shares how to create a more productive labor operation.

2019 a good year for The Melt

January 24, 2020

A 2-year turnaround plan that included a revamp of the menu and a real-estate strategy aimed at spurring growth in 2019, proved successful for The Melt. The…

Chef Chatter: 3 simple ways to find menu inspiration

A.J. McCloud, culinary director of Tocaya Organica, expounds on the inspiration behind his menu creations.

Grubhub integrates with PAR to streamline mobile ordering

January 24, 2020

ParTech Inc., a provider of POS software and integrated technical solutions to the restaurant and retail industries, has partnered with Grubhub, to create a…

Bruxie grows chicken and waffle franchise locations in US, abroad

January 24, 2020

Bruxie, which serves fried chicken and waffle sandwiches in Southern California, said it launched signed agreements to open 18 locations in California…

Gloria Jean's Coffees opens Texas drive-thru

January 24, 2020

Gloria Jean's Coffees has opened a drive-thru location in Pharr, Texas.