Blaze founders collaborate with celeb investors on hot chicken concept

September 26, 2019

Dave's Hot Chicken is leaving behind its humble beginnings as a parking lot pop-up thanks to a few celebrity investors and support from the founders of…

Mod Pizza launches inclusiveness campaign for disabled

September 26, 2019

Mod Pizza said this week that it's partnered with Best Buddies International — which works for inclusiveness for those with intellectual and other disabilities…

Gusto Farm to Street snags Cava's former marketing director

September 25, 2019

Gusto Farm to Street, a fast casual restaurant specializing in salads and fast-fired pizzas, has named Meg Schiffman as its VP of brand and marketing…

NYC Chipotle store employees go on strike citing labor infractions

September 25, 2019

Employees at a New York City-based Chipotle Mexican Grille hit the strike line Tuesday claiming labor law infractions.

Chicken Salad Chick increasing Ohio presence

September 25, 2019

Chicken Salad Chick is expanding in Ohio with its latest location opening next month in Mason. Following the recent debut in Anderson Township, the Mason…

Curry Up Now adding Jersey unit

September 25, 2019

Curry Up Now is opening a second New Jersey location by year's end at 91 Washington St., nestled in the center of Hoboken's Historic District, according to a…

Dog Haus entering Austin market

September 25, 2019

Pasadena, California-based Dog Haus has signed two area development agreements totalling 10 locations in the Austin area, according to a press release.

Inspire Brands to buy Jimmy John's

September 25, 2019

Inspire Brands has announced that it has agreed to acquire fast casual sandwich chain, Jimmy John's, which will make it the nation's fourth-largest restaurant…

Why Bon Appétit is now a fast casual competitor

September 24, 2019

Bon Appétit, a food lifestyle magazine featuring recipes, wouldn’t normally be competition for fast casual brands, but it is now thanks to the launch of Bon…

La Boulangerie owners launch pizza concept

September 24, 2019

There's another limited-service pizza brand in the mix now that the two men who run fast casual brand La Boulangerie — Pascal Rigo and Nicolas Bernadi — have…

Miami's Della Bowls staying in business via virtual kitchen

September 24, 2019

Della Bowls, a fast casual concept that began as a food truck in Miami, is partnering with Reef Kitchens to expand its plant-based bowls to more customers in…

Pieology opens 3rd Mexican store

September 24, 2019

Pieology has opened another store in Mexico, this time at Anahuac University in Mexico City last week, continuing the brand's established goal to expand…

Labor Dept finalizes OT rule: 1.2 million more workers eligible

September 24, 2019

The U.S. Department of Labor has made official an overtime rule that sets $35,568 as the minimum salary threshold for overtime pay, making about 1.2 million…

Wow Bao extends retail line

September 23, 2019

Chicago-based Wow Bao is upping its retail game by partnering with 44 Mariano's locations to sell its Hot Asian Buns — soft, steamed buns filled with savory…

Sweetgreen raises $150M for delivery rollout

September 23, 2019

Sweetgreen has raised an additional $150 million to build an app-based delivery program in 2020, according to a Wall Street Journal report. 

Wingstop doubling Mexico footprint

September 23, 2019

Wingstop, which has more than 1,300 locations worldwide, is doubling its presence in Mexico  with an agreement with franchisee, Wingstop Mexico. The deal…

Chicken Guy! teams with celebrity chef Guy Fieri on Levi's Stadium location

September 23, 2019

Levi's Stadium in California is now home to a Chicken Guy! restaurant developed in a collaboration with celebrity chef Guy Fieri, a California native.

Wolfgang Puck opens fast casual brand in Hong Kong

September 23, 2019

Wolfgang Puck is opening his fast casual brand, Wolfgang Puck Kitchen, Oct. 9, at the arrivals hall in the Hong Kong International Airport. Collaborating with…

How your fast casual can cash in on even those 'made up' holidays

There are numerous holidays throughout the year, including National Coffee Day on Sept. 29., for example, that restaurants can use to maximize customer…

Why Unified Menu Management is Essential for Enterprise Restaurant Operators

If you want to thrive as an enterprise restaurant chain today, there are certain things you can’t live without. Let’s call them the essential ingredients of…