Will 'Game of Thrones' show up on your menu?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Although Shake Shack and Buffalo Wild Wings are gearing up for the return of Game of Thrones with a few Westeros-inspired LTOs, we think a few other brands…

Wing It On trucking along Conneticut

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Wing It On, a fast casual chain focused on chicken wings, has found food trucks a logical expansion. The truck leverages synergies with the brick-and-mortar…

PJ's Coffee debuts spring flavors

April 11, 2019

PJ's Coffee is embracing spring with several new menu offerings.

Rapid Fired opens 31st store near San Antonio

April 11, 2019

Rapid Fired Pizza is opening location No. 31 Monday in Universal City, Texas, just northeast of San Antonio, a news release said. The brand will gather a crowd…

Daphne's updates menu as part of rebranding efforts

April 10, 2019

Daphne's,a  California-based chain specializing in Mediterranean-inspired offerings, is rebranding its image to appeal to a new, younger generation of…

Dickey's Barbecue ramps up rewards in customer loyalty program

April 10, 2019

Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants is doling out more rewards to customers using its app and enrolling in its enhanced loyalty program called Big Yellow Cup Club…

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop signs 31 franchise deals in first quarter

April 10, 2019

The first three months of 2019 have been busy for Capriotti's Sandwich Shop given the brand signed 31 franchise development agreements during the time frame.

Farmer Boys hires former Del Taco, CKE exec as VP, chief people officer

April 10, 2019

Farmer Boys has hired restaurant industry and human resources veteran Arlene Estrada Petokas to serve as its VP and chief people officer. She is now…

Campbell’s Foodservice launches educational, inspirational video series

April 10, 2019

In a quest to support its operators, Campbell's Foodservice is launching a video series providing industry insights, segment trends, menu items and insight…

A&W Restaurants, Pie Five Pizza leaders help Summit attendees solve the mystery of big data

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

"Big Data is like a mystery novel," Brian Lee, data analytics practice director, Wavicle Data Solutions, said during a session at the Restaurant Franchising …

Melt Shop signs first airport deal

April 9, 2019

Melt Shop has signed its first two airport agreement, in tandem with Skyport Hospitality, a concessionaire with operations in Denver, Pittsburgh, New York…

California's Mixt entering East Bay

April 9, 2019

Mixt, a California-based brand specializing in salads, grain bowls and plates, is entering the East Bay with two locations opening this spring. The first will…

Fresh&co launches hemp, CBD-infused menu

April 9, 2019

Fresh&co is launching a special menu featuring 4/20 hemp and CBD-infused items this week which will be available April 12-30.

Pancheros Mexican Grill debuts brand campaign focused on menu

April 9, 2019

Fast casual burrito chain Pancheros Mexican Grill is launching a brand campaign focused on its tortillas, burritos and queso menu offerings.

Restaurant same-store sales end 2018 on a high note, despite low traffic, high labor costs

The restaurant industry topped off 2018, with a 1.5 percent increase in same-store sales. Higher menu pricing and cost-cutting measures executed throughout the…

Restaurants to add 1.6M jobs by 2029

April 8, 2019

The restaurant industry will add 1.6 million restaurant jobs by 2029, and sales should hit $863 billion by the end of this year, according to the National…

FAT Brands continues expansion in Canada with 10-unit deal

April 8, 2019

FAT Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger and Buffalo's Express, will open 10 co-branded Fatburger and Buffalo's Express concepts in Canada. In partnership…

S&D Coffee & Tea launches ready-to-serve cold-brew coffee option for restaurants

April 8, 2019

To help restaurants compete in the growing cold brew coffee market, S&D Coffee & Tea, has launched a line of Cold Brew Coffee — flavored and ready to…

Jersey Mike's raises record $7.3M for charities across country

April 5, 2019

Jersey Mike’s Subs said it raised a company record of $7.3 million to help charities around the country during the March Month of Giving, raising more than $…

Saladworks CEO talks about growing 'green' eating from college campuses to Kuwait

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

At age 30-plus, Saladworks is having a bit of a growth spurt, fueled by increasing interest in greener eating. In this podcast, President and CEO Patrick…