Barilla launching 2 fast casual units in Cali

September 6, 2017

Having already established three restaurants in New York City, Barilla is expanding its fast casual pasta concept to California with two units opening by early…

Zoes Kitchen launches loyalty program, mobile app

September 6, 2017

Zoes Kitchen has launched ZK Rewards — its omnichannel, surprise and delight loyalty program, along with a mobile app. In tandem with the company's newly…

Former Sam's Club CEO takes on COO title at Starbucks

September 6, 2017

Starbucks has appointed Rosalind Brewer as group president and chief operating officer, effective Oct. 2. Brewer, former president and CEO of Sam's Club and…

Mobile ordering powerhouses amp up restaurant visibility among potential customers

September 6, 2017

LevelUp is partnering with fellow restaurant mobile tech business, Onosys, to help restaurants grow their order-ahead sales through channels such as Chase Pay…

Air Canada serving Freshii meals on flights

September 5, 2017

Freshii will serve passegners aboard Air Canada as of Oct. 1. The airline will offer a selection of Freshii's menu items, including its Pangoa Bowl, Fiesta…

Dickey's stretching across New Mexico

September 5, 2017

Dickey's Barbecue Pit is expanding its New Mexico footprint with the addition of a three-store development agreement by Dickey's Colorado franchisees, David…

Queso oozes onto Chipotle menus nationwide

September 5, 2017

After testing its queso at its Next Kitchen in New York City and then at 350 units in Southern California and Colorado, Chipotle Mexican Grill will roll the…

Flame Broiler entering 7th state

September 5, 2017

Flame Broiler, which serves rice bowls starting at 140 calories, is continuing its nationwide expansion with a location in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Pie Five begins global expansion in Pakistan

September 5, 2017

Pie Five Pizza Co. is going international, announcing that it's opening its first global location in Pakistan next year, followed by as many as 4…

FastCasual Editor: 'What do you want to hear from the CEOs at Fast Casual Exec Summit?'

To possibly have your questions answered by an exec at the Summit, email them to CherryhC@Networldmediagroup.com.

Louisville launches lunch spot inspired by Jewish delicatessens

September 5, 2017

Louisville will soon be home to Lox, a fast casual concept inspired by the tradition and flavor profiles of Jewish delicatessens that line the East Coast…

Mooyah's VP of Operations 'keeping laser focus on unit economics, operations'

The chain's newly named VP of Operations Mike Sebazco specializes in system development and implementation.

Saladworks selects POS system as its omnichannel digital platform

September 5, 2017

Saladworks, the nation's largest fresh-tossed salad franchise concept, has chosen Dovetail Systems Inc.'s Gusto POS system as its omnichannel digital platform…

Your Pie, Donato's and Grimaldi's fall into seasonal pies

September 1, 2017

Pizza brands all over the place are gearing up for the weather and seasonal changes ahead with lots of menu additions, including these from three pizza…

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 — Publisher, 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 — Publisher, FastCasual.com

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