Salsa Fresca Mexican Grill sets sights on east coast expansion

September 14, 2018

Salsa Fresca Mexican Grill has set its sights on further expansion along the east coast, according to a press release. Company plans call for opening as many…

Why most restaurant tech sucks

by Bill Jones — CEO, Orderly

Orderly CEO Bill Jones discusses why technology is hard to adapt within the restaurant industry and the best way to work with technology.

Modern Market adds breakfast menu

September 14, 2018

Modern Market has added to its breakfast lineup, including egg sandwiches, burritos, avocado toasts, oatmeals and egg bowls nationwide, according to a press…

Starbucks commits to 10,000 'Greener Stores'

September 14, 2018

Starbucks Coffee Company said today that it is committed to building 10,000 "Greener Stores" globally by 2025. The chain is first creating a framework around…

Ordermark will use cash influx to expand online ordering capabilities

September 14, 2018

Ordermark, a provider of online ordering management solutions for restaurants, announced the close of its $9.5 million Series A funding round, according to a…

FAT Brands CEO discusses third-party delivery

FAT Brands CEO Andy Wiederhorn talks with Cherryh Cansler of Fast Casual about his push for delivery in his keynote speech at the Restaurant Franchising …

How foodservice industry can collaborate to improve food traceability

The foodservice industry needs to improve trading partner collaboration so food contamination can be pinpointed and the impact can be minimized. There are…

Tropical Smoothie Cafe launches franchise plan for Florida

September 13, 2018

Tropical Smoothie Cafe has announced its franchise development plans for the Orlando and Tampa areas and is currently seeking qualified entrepreneurs to open…

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.