Acrelec and Glory to introduce self-ordering, cash- and credit-accepting kiosks

September 1, 2017

Acrelec, a provider of digital kiosk solutions, is partnering with Glory, a provider of cash technology solutions, to introduce a self-ordering kiosk that…

Midwest grocer becoming largest Wahlburgers franchisee

September 1, 2017

Thanks to Wahlburgers, Hy-Vee is getting in the better-burger business.

KFC in China spins off a fast casual chain with face recognition payment kiosk

September 1, 2017

Under its KFC brand, Yum China has launched a new fast-casual-esque concept called KPRO, featuring not only a breaking edge use of face recognition payment…

Judge strikes down Obama's OT ruling, industry leaders urge compromise

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

While many restaurateurs might be relieved to hear that a Texas judge struck down the 2016 rule expanding overtime protection to millions of white collar…

Captain D's dives into the center of the Sunshine State

August 31, 2017

Captain D’s is expanding in Central Florida, targeting Orlando as a key market for development, according to a news release.

Help from restaurant industry pours into Texas, Louisiana's flooded areas

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Brands and vendors in the restaurant industry have donated millions of dollars to help flood victims.

La Madeleine sells 3 Atlanta units

August 31, 2017

La Madeleine French Bakery & Cafe has completed the second phase of its refranchising program with the sale of its Atlanta restaurants this week. San…

Dickey's expands presence in the Peach State

August 31, 2017

Dickey's Barbecue Pit is continuing growth in the Peach State with a Smyrna, Georgia, opening in Spring 2018

7shifts restaurant labor scheduling platform secures additional funding

August 31, 2017

7shifts, which provides a platform for scheduling, communication and labor cost control for restaurants, has secured $3.5 million from Tandem Capital and…

Local coffee shops get an ally with LuvJo, LevelUp mobile ordering pact

August 31, 2017

LuvJo, an online ordering platform dedicated to local coffee shops, juice bars and food trucks and LevelUp, a provider of mobile engagement products for the…

Buffalo Wild Wings Reveals the Secret to Saving Time Managing Quality Issues

Founded in 1982, with headquarters in Minneapolis, MN, Buffalo Wild Wings is a rapidly growing fast casual chain with over 1200 locations. This restaurant…

Zoes Kitchen partners with Yext to 'control its web presence'

August 30, 2017

Zoes Kitchen has partnered with Yext to manage and update its restaurant information across the web in real time. The platform puts the company in control of…

Illinois food allergy training regulations to take effect Jan. 1

August 30, 2017

On Friday, the state of Illinois officially added food allergy training requirements to the state's food handling regulations, according to a news release from…

HotSchedules, Toast partner to provide holistic view of labor management

August 30, 2017

HotSchedules, a provider of workforce and back-office solutions for the restaurant and hospitality industries, has integrated its scheduling and labor…

Potbelly going to Memphis

August 30, 2017

Potbelly Sandwich Shop has signed an agreement to bring four shops to Memphis and the surrounding suburbs. The first will open by the end of the year in Olive…

How Which Wich founder balances tech with human interaction

Which Wich Founder Jeff Sinelli is cautious when it comes to rolling out technology, only deploying it when he has first taken care of the human element of the…

Longtime Chipotle exec named Fresh Brothers COO

August 30, 2017

Fresh Brothers has added a couple of well-known industry vets to its leadership team. Former Chipotle Mexican Grill director of operations and Darden Specialty…

Caliburger’s CEO offers vision for automated restaurants

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Automated restaurants, driven by artificial intelligence and robots, is closer than many think, according to the CEO of a company involved with automation…

Captain D's adds 71st Tennessee store

August 30, 2017

Captain D's is opening a Johnson City, Tennessee, restaurant today, No. 71 in the state for the chain, with three more sites expected to open there by year-end…

Teriyaki Madness challenge to customers: #Don'tBeAChicken

August 30, 2017

Teriyaki Madness is launching a social media campaign to reward customers who conquer their fears. In celebration of National Chicken Month, the chain's…