Are your customers finally over pumpkin spice lattes?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Should you launch pumpkin spice lattes now, later or never? Research about consumers' love affair with the fall treat is conflicting.

Whole30 launches delivery-only restaurant with Grubhub, Lettuce Entertain You

August 22, 2019

Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, a multi-concept restaurant group that owns Wow Bao, has partnered with Grubhub to launch Whole30 Delivered. The…

Fiesta Restaurant Group names CFO

August 22, 2019

Fiesta Restaurant Group Inc., parent company of the Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana fast casual brands, has named Dirk Montgomery as CFO, effective Sept. 9. 

Zoup! opening in Arlington

August 22, 2019

Zoup! Eatery is opening this fall in Arlington, Virginia's, Ballston neighborhood thanks to a deal with Franchisee Jim Beverley.

Can Kelly Roddy breathe new life into Saladworks?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Saladworks has faced its share of challenges over the last few years including a decline in sales, which was one reason it filed for bankruptcy protection in…

Blaze brings keto crust back with 3 more 'Life Mode' pies

August 22, 2019

Need proof keto diets are popular? Ask Blaze Pizza, which sold out of its popular keto crust in test markets soon after the brand introduced the six-carb crust…

Steritech e-book offers insight for restaurant operators

August 22, 2019

An e-book from Steritech offers restaurant operators insights from more than 1,000 diners on delivery and carry-out experiences. The “Opportunity To Go” book…

Revention teams with DoorDash on mobile ordering, last mile delivery for restaurants

August 21, 2019

Revention, a Houston-based provider of mobile ordering and POS technology for restaurants, has entered an agreement with DoorDash to offer on-demand logistics…

Drive-thrus: Who needs 'em?

Restaurants can function without a drive-thru, but it will take serious operational considerations to be successful.

Tocaya Organica launches charitable arm

August 20, 2019

Southern-California's Tocaya Organica has launched a charitable arm dedicated to social and environmental causes. The Tocaya Life Foundation will take on…

Restaurant sales can't stop, won't stop

August 20, 2019

Restaurant sales are still soaring, up more than 4% this year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. And that's not the only good news. Restaurant numbers…

Smashburger stirs up leadership team

August 19, 2019

Smashburger, which has nearly 350 global units, has shaken up its leadership team naming a new president and two vice presidents.

FAT Brands continues expansion in Pakistan

August 19, 2019

FAT Brands Inc. has a signed a deal with Crescent Star Foods to open five co-branded Fatburger and Buffalo's Express concepts in Pakistan. The country has one…

Fazoli's redesign proves profitable

August 16, 2019

Fazoli's is rolling out a new look that includes communal seating, rich wood tones and artwork highlighting its made-to-order and made-to-share philosophy. The…

3 ways chefs can offer high-end experiences at a fast casual price

Efi Naon, executive chef and director of operations of Taboon, a fine-dining restaurant in New York City, shares how he offers an elevated experience at his…

Huey Magoo's rolling into Georgia

August 15, 2019

Less than one year after Huey Magoo's revealed plans to expand outside of the Central Florida region into Atlanta, South Florida and Tampa, the chicken chain…

5 ways training can help prevent sexual harassment in your restaurant

Since 2018, several states have passed new laws that require employers to train their workforce on sexual harassment prevention, but Andrew Rawson, Traliant…

Chicken Salad Chick adding to Arkansas portfolio

August 15, 2019

Chicken Salad Chick is expanding in Arkansas with its newest location in Fayetteville. Less than a year after the brand's state debut restaurant in Jonesboro…

Consumers not sure how brands are using data

August 15, 2019

Despite an increased focus on consumer privacy, data security and data protection, more than half of consumers — 65% —  weren't sure what brands were using…

Sales up at FAT Brands

August 14, 2019

FAT Brands, parent company of Fatburger, reported that system-wide sales increased 26.3% in Q2 but that worldwide same-store sales fell 1.7% during the quarter…