Fuego Tortilla launches loyalty program

May 9, 2025

Fuego Tortilla Grill, a Texas-based fast casual chain, has launched a loyalty program and revamped website to enhance customer engagement.

Big Chicken launches sandwich promo featuring sports personalities

May 9, 2025

Shaquille O'Neal's Big Chicken is tipping off a limited-time "Inside The Sandwich Wars" promotion featuring four oversized sandwiches inspired by Shaq and his…

Epson launching tech to simplify restaurant operations

May 8, 2025

With restaurants looking to optimize in-house operations and increase customer satisfaction, global technology provider Epson is highlighting several…

Birdcall CEO discusses tech-driven approach to growth

Paul Barron and Cherryh Cansler sit down with Mark Lohmann, CEO of the rapidly growing chicken concept Birdcall.

Potbelly reports positive Q1 sales, eyes continued growth

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

CEO Bob Wright said success stems from its digital platform and loyalty program, as well as menu upgrades and a focus on catering.

5 ways to turn your gift card program into a 6-figure revenue stream

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

May 7, 2025

Ralph Lewis, owner of Okeechobee Steakhouse, reported selling over $180,000 in gift cards in just six hours across two smaller locations after using the…

Chipotle reduces emissions, launching solar farms

May 7, 2025

Chipotle Mexican Grill's 2024 Sustainability Report revealed progress in key areas, including emissions reduction, community building and employee development.

DEEL Media, Pointsmith launch solution integrating print, digital retail signage

May 6, 2025

DEEL Media's digital signage solutions are now integrated with Pointsmith's software, The Engine, for an end-to-end, print-to-digital media content management…

Brothers opening Currito in home state

May 6, 2025

Currito, known for its globally inspired menu, is making its Maineville, Cincinnati, debut. The restaurant, located at 6400 S. State Route 48, opens Wednesday…

Portillo's fueling growth with loyalty program, improving operations, driving kiosk usage

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

May 6, 2025

The chain is also testing breakfast at five locations in Chicago.

Ooo la la: Buffalo’s Cafe taking fast casual model to France

May 6, 2025

Buffalo's Cafe, owned by FAT Brands, is expanding to France via a fast casual model in partnership with the group behind Big M CIE, opening 10 units in the…

How Red Chickz founder went from dishwasher to national brand builder

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

What if your next breakthrough idea came from a dishwasher-turned-Founder or a tech innovator who transformed chaos into a scalable business? Hear from Shawn…

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CityBird hatches franchising expansion plans

May 6, 2025

After reporting a 4.3% increase in visits year-over-year in Q3, CityBird is seeking franchise partners to support its national growth, focusing on the Midwest…

Kathleen Wood, Networld Media Group launching revamped Founderology Growth Summit

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Registration is open for this Founders-only event.

Workplace orders driving restaurants' incremental revenue

May 5, 2025

The market for workplace food is expanding as businesses order restaurant food and introduce employee meal programs, sometimes as a cafeteria replacement…

Andy's Frozen Custard to turn 40, host tour

May 5, 2025

Andy's Frozen Custard turns 40 next year, and to celebrate, the brand is launching Sweet Since '86: Andy's Frozen Custard 40th Anniversary Tour, a year-long…

Valsoft acquires MonkeyMedia

May 5, 2025

Valsoft Corp. Inc., a Canadian company specializing in acquiring and developing vertical market software businesses, has acquired MonkeySoft Solutions from…

How to build a leadership team for scalability

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Cartwheel, MonkeyMedia integrating to deliver automated catering operations

May 2, 2025

Restaurants may now streamline and automate their catering delivery operations, thanks to a partnership with delivery management platform Cartwheel and…

Restroworks debuts self-service CX platform

May 1, 2025

Restroworks, a cloud-based restaurant technology company, has launched its RestroNext CX Suite, a customer experience platform featuring self-service kiosks…