Soulman's Bar-B-Que offering vegetarian-friendly menu options

October 23, 2017

There are 7.3 million people in the United States who are vegetarians, and Soulman's Bar-B-Que has added some menu items to help make it easier for them to…

Summit keynote speaker: 5 seconds to leading amidst rapid change

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Best-selling author and CNN commentator Mel Robbins tells fast casual leaders why they are likely just 5 seconds away from the best approach to their toughest…

Goodcents launches kitchen pickup concept

October 23, 2017

Goodcents, a sub sandwich franchise, has launched its Centsable Kitchen, which offers prepared meals in refrigeration units.

Main Squeeze Juice Co. launches national franchise program

October 23, 2017

Main Squeeze Juice Co., a newcomer to the more than $5 billion juice market, has moved its headquarters to New Orleans and officially launched its franchise…

Smoke's Poutinerie does Thanksgiving Canadian-style

October 22, 2017

Smoke's Pourtinerie may have very Canadian roots, but it shares a continent with the U.S., so why not share the American holiday of Thanksgiving, too? That's…

4 ways to solve staffing shortages

One expert shares tips on how to recruit and retain good employees.

Wayback Burgers hitting growth spurt

October 20, 2017

Wayback Burgers has hit its growth stride. From July to September, the 136-unit chain opened seven restaurants, awarded five new locations and signed three…

Fazoli's enters Connecticut

October 20, 2017

Fazoli's has opened in Milldale, Connecticut, marking the chain's entry into the state. Located at 1875 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, the restaurant will…

Muscle Maker CEO on mini IPO: 'Customers love our food. Now, they can own our stock.'

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Muscle Maker Grill CEO Robert Morgan chats about his decision to take the chain public via a mini-IPO and

Combat declining traffic by understanding the ailment before determining the remedy

Once you gain an understanding of what causes traffic issues at a specific location, you will be better prepared to create solutions that address the true…

Garbanzo breaks ground in St. Louis

October 19, 2017

Two St. Louis natives have officially broken ground on their hometown's first Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh, according to a company press release.

Dec. 5 webinar: How to Evaluate Digital Menu Solutions

October 19, 2017

Digital menus offer all kinds of perks for restaurateurs and their customers, but with the breakneck speed of technological change, it's tough to make…

How 'Netflix and Chill' popularized digital ordering

Paying attention to cultural shifts can help you get ahead of them and continue to deliver excellent customer service online and in-person.

HuHot trying to attract customers with price breaks on sake, beer, wine

October 17, 2017

HuHot Mongolian Grill has begun testing aggressive beer and wine pricing in its 13 company-owned locations. The "1-2-3-4" promotion, aimed at increasing value…

Pie Five uses food truck to build brand visibility in Kansas City, Part 2

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The fast casual pizza concept is still new to a lot of people, and the food truck has improved customer awareness.

Red Mango hits jackpot with Harrah's location

October 17, 2017

Harrah's Laughlin Casino and Hotel now has a Red Mango, thanks to franchisee Kathy Ochs, who opened inside the casino's Laughlin, Nevada, food court, a news…

McAlister's Deli opens 1st Iowa unit

October 17, 2017

McAlister's Deli has opened its first restaurant in Iowa, continuing its expansion into the upper Midwest. With the opening in West Des Moines, McAlister's now…

Tropical Smoothie Cafe opens 26th Texas location

October 17, 2017

Tropical Smoothie Cafe has opened its latest unit in Cypress, Texas, a news release said. Located at 28610 US-290, the cafe marks the brand's 26th restaurant…

Coffee chains proliferate ... especially in Juneau

October 17, 2017

NPD Group said a recent restaurant census found that there were 33,129 gourmet coffee shops in the U.S., a 2 percent increase in units from last year. That's…

NRA CEO takes seat at Trump's Apprenticeship 'task force'

October 16, 2017

The National Restaurant Association and its President and CEO Dawn Sweeney has landed a place at the table of the newly formed Task Force on Apprenticeship…