Is Fatburger rebranding as Skinnyburger?

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

March 27, 2019

Fatburger is reportedly changing its name to Skinnyburger, according to a press release from the brand's parent company, FAT Brands.

ICX Association extends Elevate Awards deadline to April 15

March 27, 2019

The Interactive Customer Experience Association is extending the deadline for submissions for its annual Elevate Awards. The new deadline is midnight on…

Regaining control of last-mile delivery

In order to successfully regain control of delivery from third-party providers, restaurants must shift ownership of their mobile order flow back to themselves…

Blaze signs 3-unit deal for Pennsylvania

March 26, 2019

Blaze Pizza has signed a multi-unit deal to open stores throughout Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, where the state's capital is located in Harrisburg, a news…

Shake Shack's renovated Covent Garden opening this week

March 26, 2019

The renovated Shake Shack Covent Garden in London will celebrate its 'second' opening on Thursday, March 28.

Ginger Sushi + Poke Shop opening Charlotte location

March 26, 2019

Ginger Sushi + Poke Shop has signed a franchise deal with husband and wife team, Rajat and Anu Bedi, to open a Charlotte, North Carolina location.

Taylor Co introduces adult slushie freezer

March 26, 2019

The Taylor Company has introduced a new adult slushie product it said in a news release will allow operators restaurant operators to create customer drinks for…

Halal Guys, Wetzel's Pretzel partner with Kitchen United

March 25, 2019

Kitchen United, which offers off-premise kitchen centers for brands and franchises, now has two new partners as well as a new restaurant concept. Halal Guys…

Rocket Restaurants Group readying for international growth, hires on new leaders

March 25, 2019

Rocket Restaurants Group, an Ireland-based fast casual and diner group, has named Adrian Crean as managing director and James Walker as international…

Thai Express opening in North Carolina

March 25, 2019

Thai Express, a Canadian restaurant franchise that provides made-to-order Thai food cooked in front of customers, has signed a multi-unit development agreement…

Press Waffle Co lands deal with 'Shark Tank's' Barbara Corcoran

March 25, 2019

The founders of Press Waffle Co. — Bryan and Caleb Lewis — had the sharks from ABC's television series, "Shark Tank," in a frenzy during Sunday's episode when…

Can smaller brands win customers over with coffee offerings?

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

To help smaller brands create coffee concoctions to compete for customers, Nestlé Professional has created the Nescafé Dolce Gusto Majesto, a $300 coffee maker…

I Heart Mac & Cheese opening in Georgia

March 22, 2019

I Heart Mac & Cheese has signed an agreement with G5 Services to open a location in Augusta, Georgia, according to a company press release. Under the…

Third-party delivery forces tough decisions for restaurants

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Third-party delivery has become the most disruptive force in the restaurant industry today, as the growth of these services has created both an opportunity and…

Saladworks, Sodexo team up on healthy food for campus dwellers

March 21, 2019

Saladworks and Sodexo Inc. are partnering to bring healthy, fast casual food to U.S. colleges and universities.

B.Good launches loyalty app

March 21, 2019

B.Good has launched a loyalty program — B.Good Rewards — that gives customers one point for every dollar spent. With flexible redemption tiers, the platform…

Starbucks invests $100M in Valor Siren Ventures

March 21, 2019

Starbucks is a $100 million investor in Valor Sire Ventures, a fund focused on supporting companies developing tech, products and solutions relating to retail…

Podcast: Your Pie president on the brand-building benefits of travel, 'not over-thinking things'

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

Restaurant executives seeking a good reason to head somewhere new and unusual can find it in this week's QSRweb podcast, when Your Pie President Drew French…

Why the time is now for restaurants to embrace AI, VR

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

Panelists at the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit argued that for restaurants, whether big or small, the time to adopt innovative tech like AR, VR…

Jimmy Johns launches national campaign around 'freaky fast' delivery strategy

March 20, 2019

Jimmy John's is revealing how it uses "Sandwich Delivery Zones" to make its slogan of "Freaky Fast" a reality for customers. The campaign underscores the…