Potbelly Sandwich Shop to aggressively franchise in 2019

December 19, 2018

Potbelly Sandwich Shop is launching a franchise growth strategy to expand into major metropolitan areas across the United States, Jeff Welch, SVP of…

Nekter Juice Bar launches '6-Day Celery Detox Cleanse'

December 18, 2018

Santa Ana, California-based NekterJuice Bar has created a total body reset with a 6-Day Celery Detox Cleanse. As one of nature's most powerful healing juices…

FastCasual names '20 Brands to Watch' in 2019

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Not to be confused with our annual Fast Casual Top 100 Movers and Shakers, this list focused on smaller and newer concepts that we think could have the…

Juice It Up opens 14th Orange County unit

December 18, 2018

Juice It Up has opened in the Tustin Marketplace at 13155 Jamboree Road, Tustin, California, marking Orange County's 14th unit. There are over 100 locations…

Chipotle Rose Parade float features real ingredients, Grammy-winning rock band

December 18, 2018

Chipotle Mexican Grill's first-ever appearance in the Rose Parade boasts a float created with real ingredients and the Grammy-winning rock band, Portugal. The…

Shake Shack opening 4th Houston location

December 18, 2018

The fourth Shake Shack in Houston, Texas will open its doors Dec. 20 in Montrose.

How the fast casual franchise can thwart marketing burnout

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Planning and franchisee involvement are key in averting marketing burnout within the franchise organization.

Dave & Busters tests fast casual concept with food truck

December 18, 2018

Dave & Buster's has converted a room in its Dallas store to resemble a food truck as part of an effort to test the quick casual concept, according to the…

Tender Greens open for business in Boston

December 17, 2018

Tender Greens opened the doors to its Copley Place, Boston location on Dec. 12, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Fiesta Restaurant Group names former Panera exec as SVP, general counsel, corporate secretary

December 17, 2018

Fiesta Restaurant Group Inc., parent company of Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana, has appointed Louis DiPietro as its SVP, general counsel and corporate…

4 ways to keep employees engaged during the holiday season

The holiday season presents numerous challenges for managing labor, scheduling, turnover and employee engagement.

Postmates launching delivery robot

December 17, 2018

Los Angeles residents will soon see a delivery robot roving their sidewalks thanks to Postmates launching Serve, an autonomous delivery robot. After analyzing…

Fuzzy's Taco Shop opening 2nd Charlotte location

December 17, 2018

Fuzzy's Taco Shop, a Baja-style taco joint founded in 2003, near the TCU college campus in Fort Worth, Texas, opens its second Charlotte, North Carolina…

Starbucks Reserve Roastery New York open for business

December 17, 2018

The Starbucks Reserve Roastery New York, which opened its doors Dec. 14, offers unique features including an Arriviamo bar boasting a curated menu of coffee…

Canadian authorities recall Adam Bros red, green lettuce, cauliflower

December 17, 2018

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency this weekend issued a recall on "certain cauliflower, red leaf lettuce and green leaf lettuce" from Adam Bros. Farming Inc.

'Tis the season for increased restaurants sales — if you can control food, labor costs

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Although it may sound a bit Scrooge-like, 'tis the season for increased restaurants sales, but mismanaging increased food and labor costs can leave companies…

PJ's Coffee debuts nitro cold brew ready-to-drink product

December 14, 2018

PJ's Coffee is offering its first-ever ready-to-drink product, a nitro cold brew with zero calories, at all its locations, according to a press release.

Auntie Anne's president on 'twisting' with the turns in QSR snack trade

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

Host and QSRweb Editor Shelly Whitehead talks with Kiosk Marketplace Editor Elliot Maras about the industry fallout after the McDonald's contaminated kiosk…

Starbucks focuses on delivery

December 14, 2018

Delivery is a top priority at Starbucks, according to CEO Kevin Johnson and several of the chain's other leaders who discussed growth strategies during…

FDA finds a source of e coli-tainted romaine

December 14, 2018

One farm's water reservoir has been pinpointed as a primary source of the e.coli that tainted romaine lettuce and prompted the FDA to virtually halt all sales…