Earl of Sandwich opens 1st Idaho unit

May 23, 2019

Earl of Sandwich is now open in Meridian Idaho, according to a company press release. The restaurant is a part of the more than 5-acre Fast Eddy's campus on…

Tango debuts AI-enhanced platform for restaurant segment

May 23, 2019

Tango has enhanced its store lifecycle management and integrated workplace management system with AI and machine learning, geared for the restaurant sector.

Curry Up Now hits growth spurt

May 23, 2019

Curry Up Now,a rapidly expanding Indian fast casual which was recently ranked No. 20 on Fast Casual's annual list of the Top 100 Movers & Shakers, is…

Europe's fast casual segment to hit $17B by 2024

May 23, 2019

The fast casual sector in Europe is on track to reach $17 billion by 2024, growing at a CAGR of about 6% during 2018-2024, according the "Fast-casual Dining…

What predictive scheduling legislation means for your restaurant

​​​​​​​Several U.S. jurisdictions have already enacted fair workweek legislation, including New York City, San Francisco, San Jose, Seattle, and the state of…

Why TooJay's CEO asks all employees: 'What are we doing that is stupid?'

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Max Piet, the president and CEO of Florida-based deli chain, TooJay's Deli and Restaurant has found success in allowing employees at all levels to speak up…

German Doner Kebab taps Nigel Belton as managing director

May 23, 2019

Nigel Belton has been named managing director for North America at German Doner Kebab.

Ballard Brands rebranding Wow Café to Wow American Eats

May 23, 2019

Ballard Brands, a Louisiana hospitality company, is unveiling a rebrand of Wow American Eats complete with a new logo, restaurant remodel and a refocus on its…

Why fast casuals should offer snack-packed menus

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Today's consumer no longer eats the standard three meals per day. Fewer than half (43%) of consumers in 2018, said they ate three meals a day with a few snacks…

Mod Pizza scores $160M in financing to grow

May 23, 2019

Mod Super Fast Pizza Holdings LLC this week announced a $160 million equity financing to grow the chain. The financing is being  led by private investment…

Modern Market brings customer service in house

May 23, 2019

Modern Market Eatery has added an internal guest relations department allowing individual restaurants to offer enhanced customer service within their four…

Jimmy John's launches LTO wine for latest sandwich

May 22, 2019

Jimmy John's has made its own brand of wine to pair with its latest sandwich, the latter of which is called The Frenchie, according to a company press release.

Cauldron Ice Cream launches 2 more California stores

May 22, 2019

Cauldron Ice Cream, known for its made-to-order nitrogen ice cream, has opened franchise locations in San Jose and Torrance, California.

Wow Bao CEO accepts Top 100 award

Cherryh Cansler, VP of Networld Media Group and editor of FastCasual, reveals that Chicago-based Wow Bao took the No. 1 spot on this year's Fast Casual Top 10…

Coca-Cola, Omnivore launch platform to 'minimize friction between restaurants, third-party technologies'

May 22, 2019

Over the past few years, digital restaurant technology has exploded. Online ordering, reservations, third-party delivery, loyalty programs and kiosks are…

LSI Industries debuts digital signage solution with Samsung

May 22, 2019

LSI Industries Inc. recently debuted its digital signage solution, created through a partnership with Samsung. The product uses a system-on-chip technology…

Study predicts summer's Top 10 most delivered food

May 22, 2019

When it comes to food delivery this summer, the top items illustrate a wide range of tastes as well as beverage choices.

Sweetgreen launches 5-month paid parental leave

May 22, 2019

Sweetgreen leaders have decided to offer all employees five months of fully paid parental leave.

Chicken Salad Chick expanding in Texas

May 21, 2019

Chicken Salad Chick is expanding in Texas with its newest restaurant in Katy. Marking the brand's fifth opening in the state this year and fourth in the…

Kinton Ramen coming to America

May 21, 2019

Kinton Ramen, a Japanese noodle concept based in Canada, is coming to the U.S. via a location in Chicago's Fulton Market District at 163 N. Sangamon St. A…