I Love Juice Bar to open 50th location

September 10, 2018

I Love Juice Bar will open its fiftieth location Sept. 28 in McKinney, Texas. It will be the brand's first location to offer drive-thru service and a digital…

Melt Shop opens in Staten Island Mall

September 10, 2018

Melt Shop is opening its location in the Staten Island Mall, marking Melt Shop's first location in Staten Island, according to a press release.

Fatburger, Buffalo's Express to open in Singapore

September 10, 2018

FAT Brands, parent company of Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express, is opening its location in Singapore in partnership with Singapore-based restaurant management…

Yogurtland launches franchising technology through ByPass, 7shifts partnership

September 10, 2018

Yogurtland locations across the United States will feature technology partners Bypass and 7shifts, according to a press release.

Captain D's opens Plano location

September 10, 2018

Captain D's opened its franchised location today in Plano, Texas. This location marks the brand's fifteenth statewide, according to a press release. 

Zoup to open in Northern Kentucky

September 7, 2018

Zoup! is opening a location this fall in Florence, Kentucky -- part of the metro Cincinnati market, according to a press release. 

2018 Fast Casual State of Industry report now available for download

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Now in its 10th edition, the Fast Casual State of the Industry delivers insights and actionable intelligence on everything from workforce and business strategy…

Dickey's Barbecue Pit serves up lunch for teachers

September 7, 2018

Dickey's Barbecue Pit franchisees delivered free barbecue to thousands of teachers nationwide during teacher in-service days to express appreciation for their…

Proper Food to open NYC location

September 7, 2018

Proper Food, founded in 2013 in San Francisco, will open its first New York City location later this month, according to a press release. 

Fazoli's raising $100K for Feed the Children

September 7, 2018

Fazoli's is on a mission to raise $100,000 this month for Feed the Children, a nonprofit with a vision to create a world where no child goes to bed hungry.

Jersey Mike's Subs opens airport, college campus locations

September 7, 2018

Jersey Mike's Subs opened two non-traditional restaurants last week: one on the campus of Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey, and another in…

Cutting out the middle man: Farmer's Fridge disrupts convenience dining

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The marriage of fresh food with IoT technology has proven to be a winning combination for Farmer's Fridge, a company whose offering presents a refreshing…

The Pros and Cons of Family-friendly Restaurants

Bawling babies, tantrum-throwing toddlers, and picky preschoolers. These are not exactly your picture of perfect restaurant guests. Despite the many hassles of…

Ono Hawaiian BBQ opens 74th location

September 6, 2018

Ono Hawaiian BBQ has continued its California expansion opening its 74th restaurant in the state, according to a press release.

Hello Kitty-themed fast casual cafe opening in California

September 6, 2018

Hello Kitty, the global icon whose image graces everything from purses and watches to kitchenware and clothing, is now at the center of a fast casual…

Smoke's Poutinerie leader challenges other CEOs to eating contest

September 6, 2018

Smoke's Poutinerie's CEO Ryan Smolkin is challenging CEOs to gorge themselves with gravy-smothered fries at the 9th annual World Poutine Eating Championship's…

Little Big Burger welcomes social media marketing coordinator

September 6, 2018

Little Big Burger, headquartered in Oregon with 16 units, has hired Marie Noble as its social media marketing coordinator, according to a press release. 

Why Boloco head chose 2 company insiders to succeed him instead of 1 seasoned outsider

In this candid blog post, John Pepper, co-founder and former CEO of Boloco, explains how he pulled the company "out of the nosedive of 2014-2016" and why he is…

Moe's Southwest Grill celebrates free queso day

September 6, 2018

Moe's Southwest Grill's ninth annual free queso day is Sept. 20, according to a press release. All fans who visit a Moe's restaurant will be treated to a…

Potbelly serves up free shakes

September 6, 2018

Potbelly Sandwich Shop is offering free shakes today through Sunday, according to a press release, to customers who say #FreeShakeFriday upon ordering.