Juicer cuts dynamic pricing strategy

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

August 26, 2024

Juicer, a restaurant revenue management company that helps guide menu strategy, is cutting its dynamic pricing platform for delivery to shift its focus toward…

Sweetgreen snags former Starbucks, Nothing Bundt Cakes exec

August 26, 2024

Christopher Tarrant, former CDO of Nothing Bundt Cakes, has joined Los Angeles-based Sweetgreen as SVP and chief development officer to oversee real estate…

Honeygrow opens 4th Virginia location

August 26, 2024

Honeygrow, a Philadelphia-based chain serving stir-frys, salads and honeybars, opened Saturday in Fairfax, Virginia, marking the state's fourth location.

Surf's Up tackling Soldier Field

August 26, 2024

Chicago-based Surf's Up has opened at Soldier Field, serving Southern-themed Gulf Fried Jumbo Shrimp and French fries in the home of the NFL's Chicago Bears.

School's in session for Experiential Brands

August 26, 2024

Experiential Brands, a portfolio of fast casual restaurant concepts including The Original Hot Chicken, Flametown Burgers, INKED Tacos, and Pinsa Roman Pizza…

Dave's Hot Chicken deploys BOH technology to streamline operations

August 26, 2024

Dave's Hot Chicken is deploying QSR Automations' ConnectSmart Kitchen across its nearly 275 locations. As the Los Angeles-based chain strives to hit 1,00…

How Guest Feedback Can Transform Your Restaurant: A Comprehensive Guide

Guest feedback is essential for restaurants to improve operations, boost retention, and enhance the guest experience—but traditional methods like long receipt…

The Great Greek propels franchising

August 23, 2024

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is reporting notable unit growth and sales increases for the first half of 2024. It opened seven restaurants in Q1 and Q2…

Osmow's Shawarma expanding US footprint

August 23, 2024

Ontario, Canada-based Osmow's Shawarma, a Middle Eastern fast casual chain, is opening three stores over the next few weeks in Florida, Virginia and Michigan.

Bad Ass Coffee brewing Colorado deal

August 22, 2024

Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii has signed a three-store agreement in Colorado with franchisee Bill Leary, a Denver native, who owns Jackson Hole Soda. The first…

Kona Ice awarded $500K in patent infringement lawsuit

August 22, 2024

Kona Ice, which has over 2,000 trucks serving shaved ice, was awarded $532,905 from a 2017 patent infringement lawsuit against Florida-based competitor…

Strategies for Handling High Delivery Demand

In the fast-paced world of the restaurant industry, managing delivery peak hours is crucial for maintaining high customer satisfaction and operational…

Delivery Bikes and Scooters: What You Need to Know

With urban traffic becoming increasingly unpredictable, many restaurants are turning to bikes and scooters as a solution. These nimble vehicles offer unique…

U.S. Hospitality Managers: Insights from 500 Frontline Leaders

The hospitality industry is facing a critical tipping point, and it’s not just about gratuities. We polled 500 frontline hospitality managers in the U.S. and…

Restaurant supply chain: How Paris Baguette became the master

by Eric Galkin — Chief Supply Chain Officer, Paris Baguette

Eric Galkin, chief supply chain officer of Paris Baguette, reveals the restaurant supply chain solutions he's created to ensure each local unit is…

Toastique making Wichita debut

August 21, 2024

Toastique, a gourmet toast and juice cafe conceptualized in Washington D.C., is opening its first Wichita location on Sept. 7 at 9747 E. 21st N. St. The first…

Houston TX Hot Chicken launches loyalty app

August 20, 2024

Houston TX Hot Chicken launched a mobile app last week and will open its 20th location next month in San Diego.

Smoke's Poutinerie raises $100K to send kids to camp

August 19, 2024

Smoke's Poutinerie annual Smoke-A-Palooza raised over $100,000 last week in Toronto to help send kids with disabilities to fully accessible camps across…

Tropical Smoothie partners with CMI to fill foam cup needs

August 19, 2024

Tropical Smoothie Cafe has tapped Custom Made Inventory to produce its 12- and 24-ounce foam cups, marking the first time CMI has ventured into foam products.

Modern Market Eatery president talks brand excellence, ethos

Modern Market Eatery president and co-founder Rob McColgan talks to podcast host Mandy Detwiler about where the company has been and its future in the fast…