How BMO delivers on the details of digital banking

As director of technology at BMO, Kader Sakkaria asks himself two questions almost daily: "How do we create a better customer experience?"; and "How do we…

Procurant intros blockchain platform for fresh food supply chain

February 7, 2019

Procurant, a software solutions provider for the food industry, has introduced Procurant One, a cloud-based platform that uses blockchain, IoT and mobile…

Ono Hawaiian BBQ opens second store in Alhambra

February 7, 2019

Ono Hawaiian BBQ has opened its second Alhambra, California, location, in the Fremont Plaza, marking the brand's 79th location.

B.Good seeking franchisees to expand US footprint

February 7, 2019

Boston-based B.Good has launched a franchising growth strategy in hopes of increasing its footprint via new and established markets across the United States.

Is your restaurant down with the Top 5 social media trends of 2019?

SOCi CMO Monica Ho uncovers five ways restaurants can up their social games.

Chipotle's digital sales climb 66 percent

February 7, 2019

Chipotle Mexican Grill reported late Wednesday afternoon that its efforts in digitizing its restaurant experience is paying off as revenue increased 10.…

Jamba Juice enters deal with Paytronix to launch digital rewards platform

February 6, 2019

Paytronix Systems Inc. announced an agreement with Jamba Juice to deploy its digital rewards platform and migrate more than 19 million gift and stored value…

Chicken Salad Chick opens 12th Tennessee unit

February 6, 2019

Chicken Salad Chick is expanding in Tennessee with a location in Germantown, marking the brand's 12th location in the state. The company-owned restaurant…

Schlotzsky's signs 10-unit deal with Dairy Queen franchisees

February 6, 2019

Schlotzsky's Austin Eatery, a unit of Focus Brands, has signed a deal with Dairy Queen franchisees to open up to 10 units in rural areas across Arkansas, Texas…

3 restaurant tech trends that can help get the 'whole house' in order

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Whether it's in the front-of-house. the back-of-house or outside the house, restaurants should rely on technology this year to create agility, increase digital…

'Will run for free burritos'

February 6, 2019

The Virgin Sport & Chipotle Run Club is launching Wednesday in London, giving runners access to a free weekly  8-10 kilometer training run club, according…

Sweetberry CEO predicts 300% growth in sales

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Predicting a 300 percent sales increase for a 1-year-old brand is a pretty gutsy statement for any new business, but Sweetberry Bowls CEO Desi Saran is…

Tropical Smoothie Cafe hits 700+ location milestone

February 5, 2019

Tropical Smoothie Cafe has hit a growth milestone with more than 700 locations. Additionally, over 60 percent of the franchise agreements have come from…

FAT Brands announces 60-unit expansion in India

February 5, 2019

Over the next 10 years, FAT Brands is developing 60 co-branded Fatburger and Buffalo's Express restaurants throughout India in partnership with Franglobal…

Amazon taps Starbucks COO for board role

February 5, 2019

Rosalind Brewer, Starbucks COO and a former Sam's Club CEO, is now on the Amazon board of directors.

Shake Shack rolls out Chick’n Bites LTO

February 5, 2019

For a limited time Shake Shack customers can enjoy Chick'n Bites, which are available in a six- or 10-piece option.

Welbilt prepping launch of Crem coffee brand

February 4, 2019

Welbilt will debut a commercial coffee machine brand, called Crem, in the U.S. later this week.

Digital ordering to triple by 2020

February 4, 2019

Restaurant digital orders have grown an average of 23 percent, per year since 2013, and will triple by the end of 2020, according to a report from NPD Group.

CHiKN brings Nashville-style hot chicken to Pittsburgh

February 4, 2019

Fast casual CHiKN is serving up Nashville-style hot chicken to Oakland, Pittsburgh residents at its newly opened location on Forbes Avenue.

5 fast casuals scoring big on Super Bowl Sunday

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Wings and pizza are the undisputed rulers of Super Bowl food, but that doesn't mean other concepts can't play.