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…

The Dolly Llama signs franchise group to expand ice cream waffle brand nationwide

November 11, 2019

The Dolly Llama, which operates four ice cream waffle outlets in Los Angeles, recently signed DCV Franchise Group as its franchising partner to expand the…

Mooyah launching holiday scratch-off promo

November 11, 2019

As the 2019 holiday season begins, Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes, is unveiling a scratch-off gift card promotion running this week through Dec. 29. It…

South African fast casual opens in Thailand

November 11, 2019

Dusit International, a Thailand-based hotel and property development company, has partnered with South Africa's Real Foods Group, to bring a healthy fast…

How women leaders can make a difference in foodservice

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Four women, who were invited to share experiences as female executives during the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Austin, said women in leadership positions…

Webinar to examine why LTE and 5G are on the menu for foodservice

On Nov. 21 at 2 p.m. EST, Fast Casual will present a webinar, "Why LTE and 5G are on the menu for restaurants," featuring Anthony Lawson — manager of technical…

ParTech to acquire Restaurant Magic for $42M

November 8, 2019

ParTech, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of PAR Technology Corp. and a global provider of point of sale solutions to the restaurant and retail industries, has…

Former Uber boss Kalanick raises $400M for ghost kitchen, delivery platform

November 8, 2019

Travis Kalanick, the Silicon Valley icon who was ousted as CEO of Uber, raised $400 million from Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund in January for his new…

Garbanzo hits SLU campus

November 8, 2019

Garbanzo is now available in CEO James Park's alma mater — St. Louis University —  inside Fusz Hall, at 3700 W. Pine Mall in St. in Louis.

El Pollo Loco pledges to be more inclusive of Hispanics

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Launched at the World Economic Forum in 2019, The Hispanic Promise is a non-legally binding way to encourage business leaders and companies to create a more…

Starbucks red cups arrive for holiday season

November 8, 2019

Starbucks customers can now get a free limited edition reusable red cup, while supplies last, and a drink discount when using the cup on future purchases…