NRA to Congress: 'Press go on health act but fix it later'

March 22, 2017

National Restaurant Association Policy and Government Affairs EVP Cicely Simpson today told Speaker of the House and U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan to press forward with…

The Carving Board kicks off franchising initiative

March 22, 2017

The Carving Board Sandwiches is looking to capitalize on recent growth initiatives in California and Dubai by partnering with local franchisees in cities…

Gyroville debuts delivery service with UberEATS

March 22, 2017

Gyroville and UberEATS are teaming up to offer the Mediterranean fast-casual concept's new delivery service at all its locations, according to a press release.

Uberrito to give away food, help schools at new location

March 22, 2017

To celebrate its newest location in the Phoenix area on March 23, Uberrito is launching a giveaway of a free meal to the first 100 customers, along with other…

Moe's franchisee: 'Don't take no for an answer'

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Jennifer Wade has been a Moe's Southwest Grill franchisee since 2002. The single mom now owns three locations and is the only female franchisee on the Moe's…

3 ways to reach Millennials

Are you capitalizing on the fact that Millennials check their phones up to 43 times a day, and nearly half think brands should offer loyalty programs and allow…

NRA implores Congress: 'Keep debit-swipe fee controls in place'

March 22, 2017

The National Restaurant Association has joined forces with dozens of other restaurant groups to launch a campaign against repealing debit swipe-fee protections…

Chipotle launches video series aimed at kids

March 22, 2017

Chipotle today released "RAD Lands," an original video series about food geared to kids between the ages of 7 and 10. The show is available exclusively on…

Dickey's adds Hawaiian location

March 21, 2017

Oahu said aloha to Dickey's Barbecue Pit as part of a new franchise agreement on the Hawaiian island, according to a press release.

Tijuana Flats opens Celebration location

March 21, 2017

Tijuana Flats is opening a location next week in Celebration, Florida,  according to a press release.

Blaze lights up Coachella Valley

March 21, 2017

Palm Springs, California, is getting a Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza this Friday in Coachella Valley on North Palm Canyon Drive, according to a news release. 

Freshii CEO to Subway: 'Let's work together to convert several Subways into Freshii units'

March 21, 2017

Freshii's Founder and CEO Matthew Corrin thinks Subway needs to convert some of its 44,000 units into Freshiis. In an open letter titled "Dear Subway, Love…

Company launches platform to lower costs of mobile-ordering deployments

March 21, 2017

Avanti, the company that provided Subway with its mobile-ordering platform, has made it possible for smaller chains to use the same type of system since it…

Dickey's CEO: 'Female leaders will evolve the industry'

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Laura Rea Dickey replaced her husband, Roland, as CEO in January when he became CEO of the chain's parent company. She took on the CEO title without hesitation…

The Chickery launches 1st western Canada location

March 20, 2017

Western Canada will soon get its first The Chickery location because of a franchising deal the concept signed with franchisee, Bilal Khan, according to a press…

Soulman's Bar-B-Que announces nationwide delivery service

March 20, 2017

Soulman's Bar-B-Que can now be enjoyed anywhere in the U.S., according to a press release. The concept announced a delivery service on its website and will…

Little Greek Fresh Grill opens 1st 2017 location

March 20, 2017

Little Greek Fresh Grill is  starting a growth phase with its first Ohio opening in Boardman in June 2017, according to a press release.

Vitality Bowls founder: 'Leadership roles make great careers for mothers'

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Tara Gilad, founder of Vitality Bowls, was inspired to create the concept by her 2-year-old daughter's struggle with food allergies.

Free download: 5 Essential Strategies for Selecting and Implementing a Cloud-Based POS

March 20, 2017

Implementing crucial technology, such as a new cloud-based POS, can be a challenge if you don't know what you are up against. To help operators avoid any…

Identifying profit patterns can help restaurants improve operations

by Dave Bennett — President & CEO, Mirus Restaurant Solutions

When you zoom out and view your sales metrics by month for the past two or three years you will uncover a pattern of when sales and profits tend to be highest