3 reasons why virtual reality is the future of training

What if employees were given the opportunity to immerse themselves in situations and practice responding to them? With virtual reality, this is what the future…

Economic uncertainty and third-party delivery impact UK, US restaurants

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Globalization has created opportunity for American brands in the U.K., where restaurants face many of the same challenges and opportunities as the U.S.

Last call: Nominations closing soon for FastCasual's Perfect Pitch contest

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Entries are being accepted through June 9.

America's tastes today? Cauliflower on pizza; radishes as raw meat

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

With rapid-fire delivery and an upbeat attitude, menu analyst and Kruse Co. owner, Nancy Kruse, last week told a standing room only crowd at the National…

Wahlburgers makes Manhattan debut

June 7, 2017

Wahlburgers is now open in Manhattan on the Upper East Side at 1633 Second Ave.

Verts expanding across New York City

June 6, 2017

Verts Mediterranean Grill has major expansion plans for the New York City area. In addition to its first New York location in the heart of Manhattan’s Flatiron…

6 must-ask questions before completing merger & acquisition

The mergers and acquisitions of franchise companies and systems involve many special considerations that set them apart from the acquisitions of other…

Study: Restaurants offering trends that consumers don't want

Mobile ordering, delivery services and the influence of social media have obviously changed the way consumers interact with restaurants, but there may be a…

Juice it Up adds Cali locations

June 6, 2017

Juice It Up is opening in Rialto, California, as the city's first raw juice bar, according to a company press release.

Chicken Salad Chick opening 70th unit

June 6, 2017

Chicken Salad Chick is expanding in Georgia with its first location in Gainesville opening next week at 1122 Dawsonville Highway. Owned and operated by…

Captain D's partners with development firm to fuel growth

June 6, 2017

Captain D's has partnered with American Development Partners in hopes of propelling the company's growth plans, according to a company press release. ADP will…

Is our own discrimination responsible for the UAE's lack of talent? (part 4)

by Murad Alnasur — Managing Director, FranchiseME / Restonalysis

Editor's note: this is the third part of a series addressing the lack of talent in the F&B industry in the UAE. To see the first three parts…

Captain D's takes on Baton Rouge

June 5, 2017

Captain D's has opened a location in Zachary, Louisiana, at 5353 Main St. The 2,800-square-foot restaurant has a drive-thru and showcases the brand's most…

Malawi's opens 5th location in Virginia

June 5, 2017

Malawi's Pizza is opening its first eastern seaboard location today in Fredericksburg, Virginia, a news release said. The chain has five locations but only…

Moe's, Schlotzsky's, McAlister's Deli report strong franchise growth

June 5, 2017

Franchising is working well for three Focus Brands concepts. The Atlanta-based company reported Friday that Moe's Southwest Grill, Schlotzsky's and McAlister's…

Juice it Up seeking Florida franchisees

June 2, 2017

Juice It Up has announced plans to enter the Florida market and is offering franchise opportunities to entrepreneurs throughout the Sunshine State, according…

BurgerFi on a roll with expansion deals

June 2, 2017

BurgerFi has signed development deals with three multi-unit franchisee groups. The deals mark BurgerFi's further expansion in the Southeast and Northwest…

Franchise Focus: Charleys VP to grow revenue by 10% in 2017

John Woo, VP of development for Charleys Philly Cheesteaks, chatted with FastCasual about the success of the brand and how technology helps the business run…

Charleys LTO celebrates sweet summer heat

June 2, 2017

Charleys Philly Steaks is putting a little more heat in the months ahead with its sweet heat BBQ steak Philly, a news release said. The sandwich comes with…

Potbelly CEO stepping down

June 2, 2017

Potbelly CEO and Chairman Aylwin Lewis will step down later this year, according to a company press release.