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…

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…