Is the UAE restaurant industry in trouble?

The problem has more to do with the lack of integrity of some operators leading "bad brand" than industry saturation.

The Flame Broiler opens in Tempe

March 10, 2017

The Flame Broiler this week opened a unit in Tempe, Arizona. Although it's the fist Flame Broiler location to arrive in the Phoenix area, it's the second…

HuHot implements online learning platform for employees

March 10, 2017

HuHot Mongolian Grills is rolling out a learning management system — HuHub —   to provide online learning, testing and certifications. It differentiates itself…

New fast casual brand debuts as Pie Five conquers new territory

March 10, 2017

A new fast casual pizza brand is debuting in Iowa, while another fast casual pizza brand —  Pie Five —   is adding its first Tulsa restaurant next week.

Buffalo Wild Wings CEO: 'Having diverse leadership brings out the best in any industry'

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Sally Smith believes women make great leaders because they "figure out a way to do it all."

Chipotle closing Asian fast casual concept

March 9, 2017

Chipotle is closing its Asian fast casual brand, ShopHouse.

Spring training: Are you disengaging your employees?

Clearly, increasing employee satisfaction, engagement, and retention is critical to your success, but the question remains: What can you do to truly achieve…

17 female execs offer advice about rising to the top of a male-dominated field

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

In honor of International Women's Day (March 8), 17 successful female execs discuss the challenges and joys of leading in a male-dominated field.

Rave names VP of real estate

March 9, 2017

Rave Restaurant Group, the parent company of Pizza Inn and Pie Five Pizza Co, has hired Judy Messenger as its VP of real estate. Messenger is responsible for…

Wingstop, PJ's, Schlotzsky's, Burger 21 launch LTOs

March 9, 2017

A change in season signals new limited-time menu offers. Here is a smattering of LTOs now available at Wingstop, PJ's Coffee, Schlotzky's and Burger 21.

California's Pokeatery opens 2nd unit

March 9, 2017

Pokeatery has opened its second location in Castro Valley, California, according to a company press release.

Russo's expanding in US, Middle East

March 9, 2017

Russo's Restaurants, the chef-driven parent company of the fast casual concept, Russo's New York Pizzeria and Russo's Coal-Fired Italian Kitchen, is expanding…

Mamoun's implementing sous-vide cooking method

March 9, 2017

Mamoun's Falafel is implementing the sous-vide cooking method across its locations.

Penn Station East Coast Subs adding ordering to mobile app

March 9, 2017

Penn Station East Coast Subs is adding ordering capabilities to its mobile app, thanks to a partnership with Onosys, a provider of a digital ordering platform…

Amsterdam Falafelshop CEO: 'Always see the human side'

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Arianne Bennett and her husband created Amsterdam Falafelshop 10 years ago and have developed it into a successful franchise.

MAD drive-thru opens in Louisville

March 8, 2017

MAD Greens has opened its first drive-thru in Louisville, CO, according to a press release.

Caviar now available for curbside pickup

March 8, 2017

Meal ordering platform, Caviar, has added curbside pickup for those wishing to order ahead, skip the line and quickly retrieve their favorite restaurant…

Study: Americans still love In-n-Out, Chik-fil-A , Chipotle, Firehouse, Marco's Pizza

March 7, 2017

Chipotle, Chick-fil-A, Marco's Pizza, Firehouse Subs and In-n-Out still top the list of Americans' favorite fast food chains, according to a consumer study…

Blaze targets $1B in sales by 2022

March 7, 2017

System-wide sales at Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza were up 83 percent to $185 million in 2016 over 2015, according to a company press release. The build-your-own…

America's Dog & Burger seeking franchisees

March 7, 2017

Over two decades ago, two brothers took a road trip to try the best hot dog in whichever cities they stopped. The result: America's Dog & Burger, which has…