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…

Potbelly Sandwich Shop teams with DoorDash

August 14, 2019

Potbelly Sandwich Shop is now available nationwide on delivery service DoorDash and is celebrating the partnership with a BOGO event.

Chipotle paying out cash bonuses

August 14, 2019

Chipotle is paying out $700,000 in cash bonuses to roughly 2,600 employees across 135 restaurants, according to a company spokesperson. If restaurant teams…

Boloco CEO to Chipotle: 'Why not use the bonus money to raise minimum wage?'

John Pepper, CEO, Boloco, describes why Chipotle should use the money it's paying out in cash bonuses to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour for employees…

Blaze signs deal for 7 stores in Texas, Louisiana

August 14, 2019

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza signed a multi-unit development deal to grow the brand's Texas presence, including seven new locations of the fast-growing chain in…

Tijuana Flats aims to help Florida families eliminate $1M in medical debt

August 13, 2019

Tex-Mex fast casual Tijuana Flats is eliminating more than $1 million in medical debt for more than 1,000 residents and families in the Greater Orlando area.

I Heart Mac & Cheese arrives in Tallahassee this week

August 13, 2019

South Florida-based I Heart Mac & Cheese will open the doors of a Tallahassee location Thursday.

The Dolly Llama to hold grand opening for San Fernando Valley store

August 13, 2019

The Dolly Llama, a Los Angeles-based waffle restaurant, will celebrate the grand opening of its second San Fernando Valley location at Northridge Fashion…

Why Corner Bakery CMO upgraded supply chain, launched brand refresh

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

CMO Donna Spangler-Josephson brings a lot to the table at Corner Bakery, including an "operator's point of view," which she honed during her first gig in the…

Jollibee adds to Canadian portfolio

August 12, 2019

Philippines-based Jollibee is opening Friday in Alberta, Canada. The restaurant — located at 3803 Calgary Trail N.W., Unit 914, Edmonton — is the chain's fifth…

Togo's refreshes branding with new logo, marketing collateral, menu addition

August 12, 2019

Togo's has a new look anchored by its latest slogan — "True to the Sandwich." The 47-year-old company is upgrading everything from its logo and in-store design…

New York's Dill & Parsley ready to expand

August 12, 2019

Dill & Parsley, a fast casual Mediterranean restaurant concept based in Manhattan, will open its fifth location in September in NYC's Financial District…

DoorDash in talks with lenders on potential credit facility: Report

August 9, 2019

Doordash, the San Francisco-based food delivery platform, is negotiating with banks on a potential $400 million credit line in anticipation of an initial…

It's raining catfish and hot dogs?

AccuWeather's Eric Danetz reveals how weather affects consumer behavior and how restaurants can use that knowledge to create better marketing messages.

Chipotle testing new queso blanco in 3 cities

August 9, 2019

After not having much luck with its first queso attempt, Chipotle Mexican Grill is testing a new white cheese sauce. Commonly referred to as queso blanco…

Roy Rogers pulls the 'Trigger' on QSR's new life

In this podcast, Roy Roger CEO Jim Plamondon tells host and QSRweb Editor Shelly Whitehead "People treat us differently" than most QSRs. In this one-on-one…

Compeat launches automated vendor payment, virtual card system for restaurants

August 9, 2019

Paytronix buys Open Dining to broaden CX feature set

August 8, 2019

Paytronix Systems, Inc., a provider of SaaS customer experience management solutions for restaurants and convenience stores, is acquiring Open Dining, an order…

Postmates signs multi-year deal for mobile concession ordering at Dodger Stadium

August 8, 2019

The Los Angeles Dodgers entered a multi-year agreement with Postmates to let fans order food and beverages from their seats during games and pick up their…