Fajita Pete's launches rebrand with revamped logo, website

January 24, 2019

Fajita Pete's has refreshed its brand to reflect the authenticity of its menu and focus on fresh fajitas, according to a press release.

Plant-based foodservice shipments skyrocketed in 2018

January 23, 2019

Need proof plant-based proteins are definitely a restaurant 'thing' these days? Here's some from NPD Group which said the cases of plant-based protein from…

Chowbus raises $4M in funding round

January 23, 2019

Chowbus is getting $4 million of funding in a round led by Greycroft Partners and FJ Labs, according to a press release.

Beyond the government shutdown: Why protecting customers from contamination is up to you

While the FDA does play a critical role in protecting our country's food supply, the truth is that even with a government shutdown, the vast majority of food…

Fatburger, Buffalo's Express launch co-brand in Scotland

January 23, 2019

Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express have opened a co-branded location in Dundee, Scotland. It is the first of many co-branded restaurants in the works, according…

Juice It Up debuts mobile app that rewards guest loyalty

January 22, 2019

Juice It Up Is launching a loyalty-focused mobile app that gives guests a personalized digital experience.

Fast Casual Executive Summit doubling 'Perfect Pitch' contestants, adding $5k prize

For a chance to be one of six finalists chosen to pitch their concepts, brands must nominate themselves here by June 14

Firenza, Mahana Poke join list of brands feeding federal workers affected by shutdown

January 22, 2019

As the government shutdown passes the 30-day mark, two Virginia-based fast casual brands — Firenza Pizza and Mahana Poke — have joined the growing list of…

Chipotle VP chats digital strategy

Nicole West, Chipotle VP Digital Strategy and Product, discusses how seriously the chain takes real-time engagement with its customers and what types of…

Starbucks expanding US, global delivery service

January 22, 2019

Starbucks is expanding delivery service to an additional six cities across the United States and will test it in London. The expansion, in partnership with…

Fast casuals stepping up to feed out-of-work federal employees

The U.S. government may be shut down, but fast casuals around the country are open to helping workers

San Diego casino opening food hall featuring 5 local fast casuals

January 21, 2019

As part of a $226 million renovation, Sycuan Casino Resort in El Cajon, California, is opening The UnCommons — a food hall featuring cuisine from five San…

BurgerFi expanding Florida, Georgia footprint

January 21, 2019

BurgerFi is opening 25-30 restaurants this year starting with locations in Clearwater-St. Petersburg and Stuart, Florida, and Atlanta, Georgia, according to a…

Starbucks Mexico opens second store operated solely by 'older citizens'

January 21, 2019

Starbucks Mexico has opened its second location operated solely by employees ages 52 to 66. Located in Chapalita Oriente in the state of Jalisco, it's the…

Potbelly to furloughed Federal workers: 'We'll get through this together'

January 21, 2019

Chicago-based Potbelly Sandwich Shop will offer BOGO sandwiches to government workers Wednesday through Sunday, according to a company press release. Customers…

Jon Smith Subs aims to launch 35 stores this year

January 18, 2019

The new year will be one of expansion for Jon Smith Subs as the brand expects to open 35 stores.

bellagreen attains plastic footprint reduction goal

January 18, 2019

Last year bellagreen pledged to reduce its plastic footprint by 50 percent come March 2020. The Texas-based fast casual has achieved its goal 14 months early…

Fatburger, Buffalo's Express open co-branded location in Dubai

January 18, 2019

Fatburger and Buffalo's Express have opened a co-branded location in the Dubai Mall, marking the second location for the brands in United Arab Emirates.

Taking a chopped salad QSR on the road: Chop Stop CEO talks brand expansion

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

Can a meat-and-potatoes guy’s chopped salad QSR survive outside of Southern California? Podcast spotlight interviewee Mark Kulkis is convinced of that fact as…

5 ways fast casuals can combat rising minimum wages

You may be thinking your customer demand is so strong that price increases won't have an impact on your business, but avoid the desire to take the easy route