Innovation on display at NRA (part 2)

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

It's almost impossible to see the two-miles of products and services at the NRA show, so in this two-part series, FastCasual highlights several that made their…

Blaze Pizza launches summer 'untern' program

May 26, 2017

In the dining room of one of Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza’s nearly 200 restaurants, emblazoned are the words "Unfollow the Rules." The statement is emblematic of…

Pumped up: Jamba Juice adds collagen to smoothies

May 26, 2017

Jamba Juice is pumping up its summer offerings with collagen-boosted smoothies.

Restaurants and other retailers win one over banks on swipe fees

May 25, 2017

The U.S. House of Representatives has dropped wording that would have repealed the controversial Durbin Amendment of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Financial…

5 digital signage future trends set to change the market

by Egor Belenkov — CEO, Kitcast

In the future, digital signage will be smarter, trickier and more personalized, and that's just the beginning.

4 ways to use tech to optimize labor costs

by Niall Keane — CEO of SynergySuite, SynergySuite

Monitoring labor costs is more crucial than ever, but back-office systems can automate and help lower labor costs.

Does your brand 'deliver' on delivery?

May 25, 2017

Delivery is today's "little darling" of the restaurant industry, as was just repeatedly proven in numerous presentations at this year's National Restaurant…

Japan welcomes 2nd Pie Hole

May 25, 2017

The Pie Hole has opened the doors to its newest store in Tokyo, Japan. The Pie Hole’s menu fits in perfectly with Japan’s coffee culture, according to a…

Smashburger intros turkey burgers at all US locations

May 24, 2017

Turkey burgers have come to roost in Smashburger's lineup of menu options, according to a press release.

Another restaurant oyster shell recycling initiative pops up in Alabama

May 24, 2017

A few weeks after we told you about  restaurateurs around Chesapeake Bay taking part in an oyster shell recycling  program, another oyster recycling initiative…

From wobbly table fixes to herbal refrigerators, innovation was on display at NRA (Part 1)

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

More than 45,000 buyers in the restaurant industry hit Chicago this week to check out the thousands of products and services on display at the National…

5 reasons your restaurant loyalty program stinks

by Andrew Gazdecki — Owner, 1988

Bruster's to open 5 Phoenix-area locations

May 24, 2017

Five Bruster's locations will soon bring cool relief to the people of Phoenix, Arizona. The chain has signed a new franchise deal for the area, as part of its…

Because "cowboys" eat salads, too

May 24, 2017

Dallas-based Cowboy Chicken is celebrating  National Salad Month by putting a favorite former LTO on the menu permanently, a news release said. 

CONNECT Summit to tackle mobile technology's impact on restaurants, retail

Jayson Tipp, Nikki Baird among the keynote speakers for the fourth annual executive event.

Salata breaks ground on 1st Atlanta unit

May 23, 2017

Salata broke ground this week on its first Atlanta restaurant, located at 265 19th St. NW, in Atlantic Station, according to a press release.

Blaze Pizza takes top place in Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers

Jim Bitticks, VP, operations and training for Blaze Pizza, takes the stage to accept first place in this year's Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers.

Restaurants realizing importance of mobile payments and loyalty

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

Loyalty and order-ahead-and-pay are becoming the standard in the industry.

PizzaRev partners with accelerator to fuel growth

May 23, 2017

PizzaRev has a new majority investor — Cleveland Avenue —  a Chicago-based accelerator firm.

Labor issues: Why your brilliant marketing efforts are failing

by Dave Bennett — President & CEO, Mirus Restaurant Solutions

Before you pass labor issues off to the next guy, you may want to see how labor affects the marketing department's efforts.