Illegal Burger to trial cannabis infusion technology

January 7, 2019

Illegal Burger, part of West Coast Ventures Group Corp. (WCVC), is piloting cannabis infusion technology as it prepares to launch a cannabis-themed restaurant…

Jersey Mike's streamlines delivery by intergrating Uber Eats into POS

January 7, 2019

Jersey Mike's has integrated Uber Eats into its proprietary POS system at 1,225 of its units and will eventually add it in all 1,500 locations. The rollout…

10 ways to prepare your restaurant for a potential recession

There is no need to act like Chicken Little at this point, but if these predictions do hold any shred of truth, there are a few lessons learned from the…

Chipotle opening second restaurant in City of London

January 7, 2019

Chipotle is opening its second location in the City of London, marking the brand's seventh London-based restaurant.

Potbelly opening franchise in Odessa

January 4, 2019

The Potbelly Sandwich Shop has opened a franchise location in Odessa, Texas, marking the brand's second west Texas store. Both the Odessa and Midland…

Hot Head Burritos aims to help diners keep new year resolutions

January 4, 2019

As most people make New Year's resolutions to be healthier and lose weight, Hot Head Burritos is aiming to help diners keep those intentions and spotlighting…

Quiznos, Taco Del Mar welcoming new CEO

January 4, 2019

Restaurant industry veteran Tim Casey is now CEO of Rego Restaurant Group — the fast casual restaurant platform backed by San Diego-based private investment…

Starbucks Europe launches Cereal Latte

January 4, 2019

Starbucks customers in Europe can have their cereal and coffee all in one drink when ordering the chain's Cereal Latte, available for a limited time only. 

Schlotzsky's president on brand rebirth at age 50

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

QSRweb Editor Shelly Whitehead talks with Fast Casual Editor Cherryh Cansler about the innovators in the Top 20 Brands to Watch report, then Schlotzsky's…

Blaze jumps on value train

January 4, 2019

Lunch and carryout diners are getting a value break from Blaze Pizza this year through the chain's $5 Lunch Hack and $10 carryout deal, a news release said. 

Is the mainstreaming of veganism a threat to your brand?

by Cherryh Cansler

Veganism is one of the hottest trends of the year. Are you prepared?

DoorDash, GM Cruise start autonomous car tests in March

January 3, 2019

DoorDash and General Motors Cruise Automation have partnered to put the auto company's Cruise self-driving vehicles to the test to improve autonomous delivery…

Fiesta Group CFO resigns

January 3, 2019

Fiesta Restaurant Group CFO and Treasurer Lynn Schweinfurth is resigning Jan. 25, 2019, to pursue another career opportunity, according to a press release.

Crussh pop-up celebrates Veganuary

January 3, 2019

Crussh Fit Food & Juice Bars has transformed its London Soho store into a 100 percent plant-based strategy for the month of January in a quest to see how…

Chipotle debuts new Lifestyle Bowls collection

January 2, 2019

There are more Lifestyle Bowls to choose from at Chipotle Mexican Grill in the new year.

2019 Fast Casual Top 100 call for nominations now open

Nominations for the Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers will close Jan. 31.

Hummus & Pita opening first Colorado franchise store

January 2, 2019

Hummus & Pita will open its first Colorado franchise store on Jan. 7 on the Sixteenth Street Mall in Denver.

Industry insiders predict top tech restaurant trends of 2019

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

FastCasual interviewed executives from a variety of tech vendors to reveal some of 2019's most promising tech trends. ​​​​​​Part 1 of this series features…

Infor acquires Vivonet, expanding foodservice POS

December 28, 2018

Infor, a provider of industry-specific cloud applications, has acquired Vivonet Inc., a provider of cloud-based hospitality solutions, according to a press…

Top 20: FastCasual reveals 2018's most-read stories

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The year's most popular stories covered a variety of topics ranging from ghost kitchens and franchising to trend predictions and how to win the third-party…