2 fast casual chicken chains announce openings

May 10, 2017

Two fast casual brands built around chicken have announced openings this week.

Pizza Inn, Pie Five revenues drop in Q3

May 10, 2017

Rave Restaurant Group, parent company of Pie Five and Pizza Inn, reported today that its total consolidated revenue decreased 7.7 percent to $14.…

Drink it in: The growing importance of beverages on the bottom line

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

Execs from Coca-Cola Company, Krystal Company and S&D Coffee & Tea predict the year's coming beverage trends.

Will Brits embrace Tim Horton's?

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

The lessons to be learned in taking a brand to a new country are unfolding live as Tim Hortons UK emerges in her Majesty's homeland.

Lime Fresh under new leadership, opening 7 units

May 10, 2017

Lime Fresh Mexican Grill is opening seven locations in the next 24 months in Florida in the areas of Palm Beach Gardens, Midtown Miami, North Miami, Dania…

How the 'fake KPI system' contributes to lack of talent in UAE's restaurant leadership (part 3)

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 2 parts, click here and…

Fazoli's sets franchise sales record

May 9, 2017

Fazoli's has set a franchise sales record for its fiscal 2017 year ending March 31, signing agreements develop 30 restaurants with 13 franchise groups. This…

The Gyro Shack opens 1st franchised unit

May 9, 2017

The Gyro Shack opened its first franchised location Monday. Located at 6500 Evergreen Way in Everett, Washington, The Gyro Shack features two drive-up windows…

Marshmallow fast casual concept opening in Chicago

May 9, 2017

Chicago is about to get fluffier thanks to a fast casual brand called XO Marshmallow surpassing its $6,500 Kickstarter goal. It will officially open in July in…

Elo teams with Star Micronics to bolster POS

May 9, 2017

Star Micronics, a provider of point of sale and proof of transaction technology, has partnered with Elo, a supplier of touchscreen solutions, to provide a new…

Rosati's pizza chain co-founder dies at 88

May 9, 2017

One of three brothers to found Rosati's has died. Alfred Rosati, 88, who helped launch the chain's first locations in the Chicago suburbs in 1964, died April…

The anti-app: why messaging is the new loyalty program

More than 60 percent of smartphone users download an average of zero apps every month, and most of those are opened only once. Roughly 75 percent of consumers…

Captain D's lures and lands 5 in South Carolina

May 8, 2017

Captain D's has signed an agreement to open five units in South Carolina, a news release said. Goalz Restaurant Group is spearheading the development in the…

Franchise Focus: Owner of 59 Jimmy John's attributes success to empowering employees to working for themselves

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Franchisee Dan Vansteenburg, who has averaged four openings a year since 2011, turns in higher than the company average when it comes to AUVS, and his…

What do execs from Pizza Hut UK, Freshii GB, Crepeaffaire, Farmstand and Caliburger have in common?

Answer: They are all speaking at this year's Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit, being held July 18-20 in London.

White Castle, Burger 21 celebrate 'Hamburger Month'

May 5, 2017

A number of hamburger-focused chains are pushing sales this month by promoting National Hamburger Month. White Castle leads the charge as the "official…

Chicken Salad Chick, Fazoli's, Juice it Up, Zoup, Pie Five announce openings

May 4, 2017

Although overall restaurant sales have stalled over the past year, many brands are still experiencing growth. Below are just a few companies that have…

Creator of The Mixx to debut new concept in Kansas City

May 4, 2017

The owner of Kansas City-based The Mixx is opening another fast casual brand, Caffetteria.

EXCLUSIVE: Boloco CEO shares brutally honest tale about making it in the restaurant biz

John Pepper describes how he's struggled for the past two years to get back to where he started.

Why 367 more days? A debriefing on the menu labeling delay

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Taking a step back from the new year-long extension in enforcement activation for menu labeling, brands need to give some thoughts to the road ahead and their…