Why fast casuals should ditch plastic straws

Non-biodegradable plastic is everywhere and that's a big problem that has the restaurant sector abuzz with how to transition out of their disposable plastics.

Dickey's says aloha to Hawaii

September 21, 2018

Dickey's Barbecue Pit franchisee Danny Malabotis is bringing the Dickey's Barbecue Pit location to Hawaii, a news release said. Opening next month in…

California Fish Grill makes commitment to sustainability official by joining Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch

September 21, 2018

In an effort to continue to serve only sustainably caught or raised seafood in all 22 of its locations, California Fish Grill has partnered with Monterey Bay…

Veggie Grill takes on Berkeley, California

September 20, 2018

Veggie Grill opened its first Berkeley, California, location last week and celebrated by making a $1,000 donation to the Berkeley Student Food Collective, a…

Charleys Philly Steaks reports faster service speeds with updated POS system

September 20, 2018

Charleys Philly Steaks has started upgrading its POS system, rolling out Par's cloud-based Brink POS system in each of its 594 domestic locations. The rollout…

Jersey Mike's, Chipotle among powerhouse brands discussing innovative training methods

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Executives from Chipotle, Jersey Mike's, Holler & Dash and Rise Biscuits Donuts will weigh in on how and when to upgrade training methods.

Farmer's Fridge builds kiosk system to ensure freshness

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Most entrepreneurs in the self-service space rely on commercially available equipment and management software, but Luke Saunders and his team at Farmer's…

Montana entrepreneurs bringing Dickey's Barbecue Pit to Bozeman

September 20, 2018

Dickey's Barbecue Pit Franchisee Mark Jones and his fiancée, Laurie Zabawa, are opening a Dickey's location in Bozeman, Montana.

Fajita Pete's partners with Circle G Partners to fuel growth

September 20, 2018

To fuel national growth, Texas-based Fajita Pete's has teamed up with restaurant investment company Circle G Partners, according to a company press…

Burgers Grilled Right opens Virginia location

September 20, 2018

Burgers Grilled Right is opening its latest franchised location this week in Reston, Virginia, according to a press release from Chanticleer Holdings Inc., the…

Study: Restaurant brands going public can rake it in with 2-stage IPO

September 20, 2018

Restaurant leadership mulling over the process of taking brands public would do well to listen to some of the recent findings from a Florida Atlantic…

Rave names president, CAO

September 20, 2018

Rave Restaurant Group, parent company of Pizza Inn and Pie Five, has promoted Pizza Inn President Bob Bafundo to president of the entire restaurant group and…

The Habit Burger Grill inks 9-store franchise deal

September 19, 2018

The Habit Burger Grill has signed a nine-store development agreement with Elite Flame Grill to open restaurants in eastern Washington and Idaho. The first…

Fourth acquires Choice HR

September 19, 2018

Fourth, a provider of a hospitality operations platforms, has acquired Choice HR, a suite of payroll, benefits and HR services used in more than 40…

Fatburger, Buffalo's Express opening co-branded restaurant in Arizona

September 19, 2018

FAT Brands, parent company of Fatburger and Buffalo's Express, has inked a deal with franchisee Gregg Wright to develop a co-branded restaurant in Cave Creek…

Four Foods Group co-founder takes on president title

September 19, 2018

Four Foods Group, a restaurant investment, development, operations and management company with 5,500 employees running 154 restaurants, has named Shauna K.

Captain D's expanding Midwest, Southeast presence

September 19, 2018

Captain D's is expanding its presence throughout the Midwest and the Southeast, according to a company press release. It's opening three restaurants…

Noodles & Co adding extra maternity benefits

September 19, 2018

Noodles & Company is making it easier for expecting mothers to balance work and motherhood, according to a company press release. Effective Jan. 1, 2019…

Pizza Rev powers up franchise team, adds incentive program

September 19, 2018

PizzaRev has beefed up its franchise development leadership with the hiring of Ed Yancey as franchising director and Brian Durkin as real estate strategist…

Chef Chatter: Customers want more variety in coffee

Fredrick Heurtin talks about the influences and profitability of coffee in the fast casual industry.