Canadian veggie-centric fast casual coming to US

September 13, 2018

Copper Branch, a Canadian-based plant-based fast casual eatery with more than 30 locations, is coming to the United States this November. The first US location…

Chipotle exec to layout brand's food-safety transformation at summit

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Dr. James Marsden, executive director of Food Safety at Chipotle, will outline strategies that Chipotle is deploying in its food-safety transformation at this…

When hiring: Don't forget grandma and grandpa

by Matt MacInnis — Founder & CEO, Inkling

Evidence shows that late-career workers are capable, reliable and digitally adept.

Pancheros Mexican Grill welcomes VP of marketing

September 13, 2018

Pancheros Mexican Grill has appointed Ryan Murrin as vice president of marketing, according to a press release.

Chicken Salad Chick to open in Tulsa

September 13, 2018

Chicken Salad Chick announced the launch of its first restaurant later this month in Oklahoma, located in the Tulsa's Broken Arrow area according to a press…

Moe's Southwest Grill adds 2 VPs

September 13, 2018

Moe's Southwest Grill welcomes Verchele Wiggins Roberts as vice president of marketing and Jonathon Gilliam as vice president of operations, according to a…

Firehouse Subs partners with Uber Eats

September 13, 2018

Firehouse Subs has announced a national partnership with Uber Eats. Nearly 500 Firehouse Subs restaurants are already on the platform, with a goal of 700 by…

Blaze opens in California, Georgia, Tennessee

September 13, 2018

Blaze Fast Fire'd Pizza, named this week as the strongest pizza brand, according to the latest Harris Poll, is bringing its pies to at least three more…

NLRB to publish joint-employer rule change tomorrow

September 13, 2018

The National Labor Relations Board said it will put a notice of proposed rulemaking tomorrow in the Federal Register that will modify its joint-employer…

Skinny Pizza takes on grocery stores

September 12, 2018

Skinny Pizza, known for its build-your-own-pizza shops in Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas and Saudia Arabia, is now selling its pies at the grocery…

Curry Up Now inks brand's largest multi-unit deal

September 12, 2018

Curry Up Now has signed its largest multi-agreement to date with John Netto and the Netto Family Trust to bring up to 20 locations to Colorado and…

New England restaurants have access to onsite farm-to-table service

September 12, 2018

Restaurants in New England can now have their own farms thanks to Freight Farms' on-site vertical farming service — Grown, a news release said.

Achieving chain transparency, farm-to-table in fast casual

by Katy Jones — VP of Marketing, FoodLogiQ

Not only are consumers thrilled to have same-day harvests on their plates, they are increasingly drawn to brands that demonstrate sustainability and supply…

Naf Naf launches delivery through Doordash

September 12, 2018

Naf Naf, a Middle Eastern inspired fast casual, has launched delivery service via DoorDash, and to celebrate is waiving delivery fees for a limited time…

5 free ways to get customers talking about your brand

Word of mouth is the most cost-effective way to grow your restaurant because when your current customers tell their friends, you get new customers at no…

Chorizo is back at Chipotle

September 11, 2018

Chipotle Mexican Grill has added chorizo back to the menu as an LTO.

Zoup to open in Malvern

September 11, 2018

Zoup is set to open its first Malvern, Philadelphia, location on Sept. 24, under the direction of five-time franchisees Paul and Julie Diaz, according to a…

Tijuana Flats hosts charity event to help fight cancer

September 11, 2018

Tijuana Flats' Just in Queso Foundation is hosting a charity event — Chip in the Fight Against Cancer — today through Sept. 30, according to a press release.

Nekter Juice Bar partners with Grubhub, Doordash, Postmates

September 11, 2018

Nekter Juice Bar has aligned with three third-party delivery providers, Grubhub, Doordash and Postmates, to make it easier for guests to get Nekter Juice Bar…

Taco Bell, Chick-fil-A, McDonald's, Domino's. driving restaurant sector sales growth through year's end

September 11, 2018

Technomic today released its Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report 2018 Forecast indicating that for those leading 500 chains, sales will grow 3.2 percent by year's…