2ndKitchen seed funding hits $4.35M

November 14, 2019

2ndKitchen, which provides a kitchenless custom dining experience, has raised $4.35 million in its seed funding round, according to a press release.

Delivering a frictionless guest experience: one size doesn't fit all

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Technology allows restaurants to deliver a better guest experience, but companies still need to test new solutions since no one tool meets all companies…

Little Beet opens in Washington, DC

November 13, 2019

New York City-based Little Beet, a plant-inspired fast casual concept, is opening Thursday in the Pentagon City Mall, a shopping mall in Arlington, Virginia…

Mooyah's redesign focuses on upgrading customer experience

November 13, 2019

Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes is unveling a new look to its stores' interiors in hopes of giving dine-in as well as to-go customers a better experience. 

How fast casual workers can avoid 3 common injuries

In 2017, there were approximately 3.2 non-fatal occupational injuries for every 100 workers in the food service and accommodation industry, with many of those…

Toast introduces loan program for restaurants

November 13, 2019

Toast Inc., a restauant management platform, has introduced a loan program, Toast Capital, to provide restaurants access to flexible funding to cover working…

Grubhub agrees to review phone ordering after NY City Council threatens action

November 13, 2019

Grubhub plans to convene a task force regarding how it charges restaurants for phone calls, following threats from the New York City Council to enact…

Epson America releases receipt printer for small companies

November 13, 2019

Epson America Inc. has released its TM-T20III receipt printer designed for small and medium merchants to support existing POS and mPOS systems, according to a…

Dig testing reusable bowl at NY location

November 13, 2019

Farm-to-counter fast casual brand, Dig, is piloting a reusable bowl program at a New York City location. The Canteen by Dig lets customers checkout the bowl…

Starbucks unveils Reserve Roastery Chicago

November 13, 2019

Starbucks Coffee Company is opening its sixth Starbucks Reserve Roastery Friday, and this one is on Chicago's Magnificent Mile. Spanning five floors and 35,00…

Why Schlotzsky's can't win using Starbucks' delivery strategy

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Beto Guajardo may have a ton of delivery expertise considering he used to be SVP of global strategy for Starbucks, but as the president of Schlotzsky's, he is…

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Chicken Guy headed to Tennessee

November 12, 2019

Chicken Guy, a fast casual brand opened last year by celebrity chef Guy Fieri and restaurateur Robert Earl, is coming to Tennessee. Thanks to a deal with Face…

Luke's Lobster Surpasses 10-Year Milestone Delivering Sustainable Seafood

We’re thrilled to celebrate alongside our customer, Luke’s Lobster, as they hit a major milestone: ten years of serving delicious and sustainable lobster, the…

Chicken Salad Chick expanding in Tampa

November 12, 2019

Chicken Salad Chick is expanding in Florida with a restaurant in Brandon, marking the seventh opening in the Tampa market and the brand's 23rd restaurant in…

Potbelly's redesign streamlines ordering process

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Potbelly Sandwich Shop rolled out a redesign featuring a streamlined ordering experience with separate ordering and dining areas at its location in Logan…

Restaurateurs expound on benefits of blue bowls, food halls, 'going through hell'

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

When restaurant executives take to the stage to share some of their most heartfelt views of the business, participants are guaranteed a front-row seat for some…

Swedish college student becomes Subway franchisee

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Two years after Amira Ben Khalifa began working as a sandwich maker at a Subway in Sweden, the 25-year-old college student is now its owner.

25,000+ pounds pepperoni, sausage pizza toppings recalled for possible listeria

November 12, 2019

Concerns of possible listeria contamination in Indiana and Ohio-distributed pepperoni and sausage pizza toppings have prompted the U.S. Department of…

Blaze makes it official with Mandy Shaw

November 11, 2019

Blaze Pizza CFO Mandy Shaw, who has been serving as the brand's interim CEO since Jim Mizes left the role four months ago, is now the chain's permanent leader.

Chef Chatter: Thinking outside the (to-go) box

Gan Suebsarakham, the co-founder, co-owner and executive chef for Pop Pie Co. and Stella Jean's, discusses why all operators, even a chef, should care about…