NYC Council passes ban on cashless retailers, restaurants

January 23, 2020

(Updates at 3:45 p.m. EST, Thursday with passage of bill)

Former Dickey's exec joins Qdoba franchise team

January 23, 2020

Qdoba Mexican Eats has hired Mitchell Lee as its director of franchise development.

Will Grubhub's new platform solve fast casual's speed problem?

January 23, 2020

In an effort to solidify its status as a leader in the $250 billion U.S. takeout market, Grubhub has launched Ultimate technology, a hardware and software…

Coolgreens expects to grow off-premise sales by 100%

January 23, 2020

Coolgreens, which reported an 11.4% increase in 2019 year-over-year sales increased, is carrying that growth momentum into 2020 with major expansion plans and…

Panera SVP: Why having a diverse team grows companies

Karen Kelley, Panera Bread SVP and chief restaurant operations officer, discusses how Panera's investments in talent have made it a brand that attracts both…

Captain D's launches corporate store in Florida

January 22, 2020

Captain D's is kicking off its 2020 development effort with a corporate store that opened this week in Union Park, Florida.

Kura Sushi taps CrunchTime to help grow US presence

January 22, 2020

Kura Sushi USA, a technology-enabled Japanese restaurant concept with 24 units, has tapped CrunchTime Restaurant's Food & Labor Operations Platform to help…

The Halal Guys expands cloud kitchen portfolio

January 22, 2020

The Halal Guys is focused on expanding via cloud kitchens to boost delivery, pickup and group ordering option.

Starbucks launches big commitment in sustainability

January 21, 2020

Starbucks is taking a multi-decade strategy to become a resource-positive company focusing on reducing carbon, water and waste by 2030.

Zoup Eatery opens in Bloomfield, Michigan

January 21, 2020

Zoup Eatery is now open for business in the Bloomfield Township, on Woodward Avenue, in Michigan. The store, according to a press release, began servings its…

Uber sells Uber Eats India business to Zomato

January 21, 2020

Uber Technologies Inc. has sold its Indian food delivery business to Zomato, one of that country's largest app-based food delivery services, according to a…

Franchising Focus: CEO confident that his Buffalo fries will hit the Spot

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Buffalo Spot CEO Ivan Flores thinks he can change how Americans order wings.

Greek from Greece Bakery-Café, Fournos Theofilos merge

January 20, 2020

Greek from Greece Bakery-Café and Fournos Theofilos have merged under the GFG Bakery-Café brand, a news release said. This month, GFG Bakery-Café plans to…

Wendy's, Fazoli's franchisee fined $157k for child labor law violations

January 20, 2020

Wendy's and Fazoli's Louisville, Kentucky-based franchisee, Manna Inc., violated child labor mandates by allowing 14- and 15-year-old employees to both work at…

RFIS 2020 Sponsor Preview: NuArx

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

NuArx's Digital Foundation offers a secure, standardized and flexible network infrastructure funded through PCI compliance to support new technologies and…

I Heart Mac & Cheese expanding Florida footprint

January 17, 2020

I Heart Mac & Cheese has signed a two-store franchise deal for Orlando, which expands the brand's footprint in the state.

Ike's CEO: Restaurant ownership is right up there with free dates, snuggling baby animals

Ike Shehadeh, founder of of Ike's Love & Sandwiches, discusses with Tim Tang of Hughes, what sparked him to leave behind his three part-time jobs and open…

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Chipotle scores partnership wtih soccer star Christian Pulisic

January 16, 2020

Chipotle has created a digital-only menu item inspired by U.S. men's soccer star Christian Pulisic, who is now the chain's international ambassador.  

Just Eat rolls out exclusive mobile food delivery with Greggs Bakery in UK

January 16, 2020

Greggs, the largest bakery chain in the U.K., is launching an exclusive partnership with app-based delivery service Just Eat, following a successful trial in…

C-Speak: Nestlé Professional president preps restaurant pros for year ahead

Restaurant brands often look to culinary & beverage product providers, like Nestlé Professional, when planning LTOs and trying to determine trends for…