US Foods buys SGA's Food Group for $1.8 billion

July 30, 2018

Illinois-based US Foods said Monday that it's acquiring Arizona-based Services Group of America in a $1.8 billion deal that includes five companies known…

2018 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers highlight reel

Check out the highlight reel of the 2018 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers.

Chipotle brings vegan protein to UK

July 30, 2018

Chipotle has introduced its vegan protein item to its six UK locations, according to Catering Today. 

Captain D's brings back Lobster Feast

July 30, 2018

Captain D's is bringing back the brand’s Lobster Feast, according to a company press release, which features lobster four ways — Lobster Bites, Lobster Scampi…

Velvet Taco comes to Buckhead, Georgia

July 30, 2018

Velvet Taco is opening its first Georgia location in March 2019, in the town of Buckhead, according to a press release. 

How can a summer salad keep your brand relevant?

Michael Haith, Teriyaki Madness CEO,  talks about why summer salads impact brands relevance, and how to make a profit.

McDonald's, Starbucks, Domino's Pizza, Dunkin' Donuts: Which has the best app?

Data reveals which restaurants are on the right track with their mobile apps.

Starbucks COO says innovation key to reigniting falling frappuccino sales

July 27, 2018

Declining frappuccino sales have inspired Starbucks to up its game when it comes to specialty coffee options. The chain, which reported Thursday that global…

Is Wow Bao changing the meaning of self-ordering kiosks?

Wow Bao's Geoff Alexander reveals customer acceptance of the brand's self-ordering kiosks and use of pick-up cubbies.

Al-enabled drive-thru technology 'redefining the ordering experience'

July 27, 2018

Conversational AI producers at Clinc used a video of the world's most indecisive drive-thru customer to show how its AI-powered restaurant drive-thru and…

Even Stevens Sandwiches president leaves brand to launch fast casual group

July 26, 2018

Michael McHenry, former president of Even Stevens Sandwiches, left his position as president in early June 2018, to launch a new venture, The McHenry Group…

Guy Fieri launching fast casual brand with Planet Hollywood founder

July 25, 2018

Celebrity Chef Guy Fieri and Robert Earl, founder of Planet Hollywood, have come together to create Chicken Guy, a fast casual brand opening before the end of…

Dickey's Barbecue Pit opening in Broomfield, Colorado

July 25, 2018

Dickey's Barbecue Pit Franchisee Brandon Gerrick is to open his first Dickey's location in Broomfield, Colorado, by the end of Summer 2018, according to a…

GrubHub acquires LevelUp

July 25, 2018

GrubHub dropped a bit of a news bomb amidst its Q2 financial results, announcing that it had signed an agreement to acquire Boston-based mobile diner…

How offering a monthly subscription service to your restaurant can become a revenue stream

Jim Fosina, CEO of Fosina Marketing Group, provides insight on what subscriptions can do for brands and their customers.

Dickey's Barbecue Pit welcomes Senior VP

July 25, 2018

Dickey's Barbecue Pit has appointed Kenn Miller as SVP of operations, according to a press release. 

Lemonade releases catering menu

July 25, 2018

Lemonade Restaurant Group, a California-based concept with 28 locations, is introducing catering packages and updated menu offerings, according to a press…

Black Rock Coffee partners with PlayerLync for training

July 24, 2018

Black Rock Coffee Bar has partnered with PlayerLync for its digital employee training and operations platform, a news release said.

What you can learn from how Starbucks handled PR crisis

Starbucks made headlines when two African-American men were arrested and removed from a Starbucks location, and the brand is still seeing effects.

Fast casual stocks expected to soar

July 24, 2018

Fast casual restaurant operators should soon be enjoying dramatic growth in quarterly results.