Diners want restaurants to catch up with off-premise tech

October 2, 2019

Considering about 60% of restaurant occasions are off-premises across all forms — including drive-thru, takeout and delivery —  it's wasn't shocking to learn…

Mad Greens merges with Snappy Salads

October 1, 2019

Mad Greens and Snappy Salads have merged and will now be known as Salad Collective. The move positions both concepts as long-term segment leaders with greater…

Jon Taffer seeking franchisees to expand latest concept

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Taffer's Tavern has signed its first multi-unit franchise agreement with Five Guys Taverns to bring five locations to Georgia.

ParTech buys 3M drive-thru tech company

October 1, 2019

Restaurant POS and technology provider, ParTech, Inc, has acquired Drive-Thru Communication Systems from its previous owner, 3M.

Blaze to open 2nd Tampa location

October 1, 2019

Blaze is opening a second Tampa, Florida-area location Monday on Word Way in Trinity, with the brand's traditional giveaway of free 11-inch pies scheduled for…

B.Good is still 'flexing' new menu options

September 30, 2019

B.Good has added four plant-based burgers to the menu to help meet the needs of its flexitarian customers demanding meat alternatives, according to a company…

PETA gives top honors to Slutty Vegan, Veggie Grill for 'chicken' sandwiches

September 30, 2019

PETA has released its list of Top 21 Vegan Chicken Sandwiches of 2019 around the world, honoring several fast casual concepts, including Veggie Grill for its…

Veggie Grill gone to the dogs?

September 30, 2019

Veggie Grill, a Calfornia-based fast casual chain, has partnered with v-dog, a national dog food company that sells vegan products, to host a Saturday event…

Cosi expands New Jersey presence

September 30, 2019

Cosi Inc. has expanded its presence in the Garden State with the opening of a cafe in Mountainside, New Jersey, according to a company press release. 

Pie Five's dismal Q4 results drag down Rave's overall performance

September 30, 2019

Pizza Inn and Pie Five parent, Rave Restaurant Group Inc., reported sizable sales decreases at Pie Five over the fourth quarter of the company's financial…

Uber Eats to screen for food allergies, end automatic utensils and straws

September 27, 2019

Uber Eats is launching an initiative to make the food delivery business healthier and more sustainable, announcing that it will add allergy-friendly filters to…

Vitality Bowls takes on Tennesee

September 27, 2019

Vitality Bowls has signed an agreement with entrepreneur Ben Shaw to open the chain's first unit first in Tennessee, according to a company press release.

Starbucks already ringing in the holidays

September 27, 2019

Just as it launched its pumpkin latte well before October, Starbucks is kicking off the holiday season early by giving a sneak peek at its glittering holiday…

Capriotti's VP offers 5 tips for choosing the right location

Dennis Watts, VP of Real Estate of Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop, shares the lessons he's learned over the years about choosing restaurant locations.

DoorDash data breach affects 4.9M merchants, consumers, drivers

September 27, 2019

DoorDash said Thursday that earlier this month it determined that on May 4 an unnamed "third-party service provider" had gotten its hands on customers…

Great Harvest moves loyalty to Paytronix, launches mobile ordering and limited delivery

September 26, 2019

Paytronix Systems Inc. said that the Great Harvest Bread Co. has moved its loyalty program to the Paytronix platform, moving away from its traditional bread…

How sweetgreen execs use tech to sweeten employee training

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Although technology has gotten a bad reputation for cutting human interaction, sweetgreen is using a variety of tech tools to get up close and personal with…

Pinkberry gets in the delivery game via Postmates

September 26, 2019

Kahala Brands, parent company of Pinkberry, Cold Stone Creamery, Blimpie, The Counter Custom Burgers and Baja Fresh, is partnering with Postmates to offer…

Noodles & Co: Caulifloodles are here to stay

September 26, 2019

Caulifloodles is now a permanent offering on the menu at Noodles & Company. Guests may substitute them into any dish on the menu at no additional cost but…

Middle Eastern fast casual brand Zooba arrives in New York

September 26, 2019

In its first expansion move outside of Egypt, Middle Eastern eatery, Zooba, is opening Friday in New York City's Nolita neighborhood.