Capriotti’s inks deal for 17 locations

September 17, 2019

Captriotti's Sandwich Shop has signed a franchise deal for 17 locations across several states, including Montana, Arizona, Idaho and Washington, by the end of…

FAT Brands launches stock offering

September 17, 2019

Restaurant franchising company, FAT Brands Inc., is offering up to $30,000,000 of Series B Cumulative Preferred Stock and common stock purchase warrants. The…

Fransmart taps former Five Guys leader for consultant role

September 17, 2019

Scott Goodrich, a former longtime Five Guys Burgers & Fries executive, has been tapped to serve as COO and partner in King Street Advisors, the newly…

Noodles & Co. teams with Even.com on financial wellness benefits

September 16, 2019

Noodles & Co., a Colorado-based chain of more than 450 restaurants, announced an agreement with Even.com, to provide a suite of financial wellness tools…

Zaxby's franchisee secures funding to add third unit

September 13, 2019

A Zaxby's franchisee has received a $2.1 million loan from TD Bank's U.S. Small Business Administration Lending Group to add to its locations.

Why illy Caffè North America COO isn't afraid to compete with Starbucks

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Barry Sheldon, president and COO for illy Caffè North America, is buzzed about the company's expansion plan for North America.

2 fast casual chicken chains adding to southern presence

September 13, 2019

Popeyes may be having a chicken sandwich shortage, but two up-and-coming fast casual chicken chains don't seem to be having an issue. Celebrity Chef Guy…

Unified Menu Management: Serving Up New Efficiencies

Time for a quick quiz: How many different versions of your menu are floating around online at this very minute? Was your answer a definitive “one?” If not…

Salata hires first corporate chef

September 12, 2019

Salata Salad Kitchen has hired Kevin W. King as its first corporate executive chef to ensure all brand, food production, menu planning, food cost, safety and…

NConnections launches tool to help restaurants master social media marketing

September 12, 2019

NConnections, a provider of mobile-marketing solutions, has launched an integrated mobile-marketing platform dubbed CoGoBuzz. The platform is designed to drive…

Gyroville invests in cloud-based POS

September 12, 2019

Gyroville, a Mediterranean-inspired fast casual brand, has invested in a cloud-based POS system from PAR to help fuel expansion. Its previous POS solution…

Sept 26 webinar focuses on what restaurateurs must know now about labor law compliance

September 12, 2019

From third-party delivery drivers to in-restaurant employees, the bucket of labor laws and other regulations that U.S. restaurant operators must know and…

Morgan Spurlock launches chicken pop-up to debut 'Super Size Me 2'

September 11, 2019

Morgan Spurlock, the man behind the film, "Super Size Me," which uncovered some of the secrets of the quick-service industry, is back with a sequel. "Super…

Chipotle denies allegations stemming from NYC labor lawsuit

September 11, 2019

Chipotle Mexican Grill is denying it has trampled worker rights, an allegation made in a New York City lawsuit filed Monday.

Captain D's reopens Kentucky unit damaged by fire

September 11, 2019

Captain D's is reopening its franchised location in Frankfort, Kentucky, just five months after it was damaged in a fire in February 2018, according to a…

Which Wich promotes former franchisee as president

September 11, 2019

Which Wich Superior Sandwiches, a Dallas-based sandwich brand with more than 400 locations across the globe, has promoted Cherry Hearn to president of the…

Shaq expanding Big Chicken to Cali

September 11, 2019

Big Chicken — NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal's fast casual chicken restaurant —  is opening a second location by year's end at 252 South Brand in Glendale…

August 2019: Chicken feathers flew, QSR sales grew

September 11, 2019

Consumer spending on restaurants was up in August this year over last, according to the NPD Group, which said QSRs were the main recipients of the increased…

Pokeworks CEO: 'Why the demand for poke isn't slowing'

Today, the poke trend itself is at an all-time high with an annual growth rate of 25 percent. Beyond the poke craze, other popular Hawaiian-inspired dishes are…

Giardino, Chop Chop Rice announce expansion plans

September 10, 2019

Two fast casual chains — Giardino Gourmet Salads and Chop Chop Rice Co. —  are celebrating their 15th birthdays this month with major growth plans.