Olo tests in-vehicle food ordering with BMW at Nekter Juice Bar, Portillo's Hot Dogs

November 25, 2019

Olo, a mobile food ordering platform, announced a pilot program with BMW to test in-vehicle ordering, starting with Nekter Juice Bar and Portillo's Hot Dogs. 

Cowboy Chicken delivering turkey to first responders

November 22, 2019

As a show of gratitude to first responders in the communities it serves, Dallas-based Cowboy Chicken is launching a turkey giveback promotion during…

Dickey's lands at DFW

November 22, 2019

Just in time for the holiday travel rush, Dickey's Barbecue Pit has opened in Terminal C at Dallas Fort Worth Airport. Across from Gate 6, the restaurant…

Fast casual LTOs hitting the sweet spot

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Holidays are a time of indulgence, which is why a plethora of fast casual chains from coffee concepts to sandwich joints, have released winter menus inspired…

Wingstop promotes 2 employees

November 22, 2019

Wingstop Inc. has made Interim CMO Christina Clarke its official chief marketing officer and named Donnie Upshaw its SVP of people. He previously filled the…

Winter LTOs bring on the heat

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Although the holidays conjure up images of cookies, pies and hot chocolate as featured in Part 1 of our winter menu series, they're also a time for rich, warm…

Slim Chickens expanding in UK

November 21, 2019

Arkansas-based Slim Chickens is opening in Bristol, marking the chain's sixth location in the United Kingdom, according to a company press release.

Chipotle adds Alexa ordering

November 21, 2019

If your name is Alexa, it's your lucky day. Not only has Chipotle Mexican Grille partnered with Amazon Alexa to allow any customer to order food via delivery…

Salata launches microsite to drive franchise sales

November 21, 2019

Houston's Salata has launched a microsite to serve as a hub for prospective franchisees in all phases of the franchising journey, from exploring initial…

Coolgreens rolls out tamper-proof packaging

November 21, 2019

Drivers delivering Coolgreens orders won't be able to sneak a bite, thanks to the tamper-proof packaging the chain rolled out this month. 

5 steps to a successful digital-ordering strategy

The global market for on-demand food delivery is expected to grow 31.76% annually for the next two years, and for brands that don't properly plan for the…

Dave's Hot Chicken fires up San Diego expansion

November 21, 2019

Los Angeles-based Dave's Hot Chicken is opening in San Diego via a 12-location agreement with multi-unit operators Andrew Feghali and Lawrence Kourie. The…

Wingstop landing in France

November 20, 2019

Wingstop, which has more than 1,300 locations, has opened the doors to its first France location in Toulon at 28 Ave., Ste Claire, 83160 La…

Moe’s Southwest Grill 'all-digital/kiosk-only' restaurants coming to Pittsburgh, Charlottesville

November 20, 2019

Moe's Southwest Grill will introduce its first two "All-Digital/Kiosk-Only" locations in the first quarter in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Charlottesville…

Wahoo's Fish Taco opens at Staples Center

November 20, 2019

Wahoo's Fish Taco has opened at the Los Angeles Staples Center on the Main Concourse next to Section 117. "It's truly a privilege to be part of the Staples…

Gott's was fast casual before 'fast casual' was a thing

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Although the term "fast casual" hadn't been coined when Gott's Roadside opened in 1999, in St. Helena, Northern California, the seven-unit chain was operating…

A bitter pill: Jack in the Box, Chicken Salad Chick's, Mutt's Canine Cantina leaders discuss responding to reviews

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

You might well say that restaurant success today is actually "written in the stars," since those stars are the measurement of the positive and negative reviews…

Rex's Chicken ready to expand

November 19, 2019

Rex's Chicken, a Tulsa-based chicken concept founded in 1976, is gearing up for growth. The chain, which once boasted 55 units, closed its last location in…

Qdoba continuing New York expansion

November 19, 2019

Qdoba Mexican Eats is continuing its expansion across the state of New York with the help of seasoned franchisees, John and Jeff Froccaro. The Froccaro…

B.Good partnering with FoodCorps

November 19, 2019

Boston-based B.Good has joined 1% for the Planet, a global organization that connects dollars and doers to accelerate smart environmental giving. The…