Infographic: Why Starbucks' pumpkin spice latte is still scorching the competition

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

In the week since the return of the PSL, Starbucks even further increased its lead, owning 69 percent of the market.

BurgerFi launches new Florida location

September 22, 2016

BurgerFi has opened its newest restaurant in south Florida.

Rolling Stones guitarist's son opens London's first BurgerFi

September 22, 2016

BurgerFi is rolling into London, thanks to Rolling Stone guitarist, Ron Wood’s son, Jamie, whose Ground Round Limited franchise group will operate the chain’s…

Bruster's scoops up 15 new locations during record sales

September 22, 2016

Bruster’s Real Ice Cream is opening 15 new locations in a period of exceedingly rapid growth and sales, according to a news release. The chain is reporting 1…

Freshii wins Canadian HR award

September 22, 2016

Freshii was awarded The Ultimate Software Award for Best Workplace Culture by a panel of seven judges at 2016's Canadian HR Awards, according to a press…

Tropical Smoothie Cafe facing lawsuit regarding Hep A outbreaks

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

September 22, 2016

Tropical Smoothie Cafe is dealing with a CDC investigation and at least one Virginia lawsuit regarding an eight-state Hepatitis A outbreak linked to frozen…

PDQ's website reflects rebranding

September 22, 2016

PDQ just launched a webbsite that falls in line with its recent rebranding with interactive downloadable menus and a location finder, according to a company…

Using emojis to relay food sensitivities

September 22, 2016

Portable gluten sensor creator, Nima, is putting some fun into the very serious subject of food sensitivities, by launching Nimoji, a base of 50 emojis for…

Pieology opens 5th Alabama location

September 21, 2016

Pieology Pizzeria has opened its fifth Alabama location, this one in Montgomery, according to a news release. The unit in the Chase Corner development of the…

Chipotle launches 8-point plan to squelch food-safety concerns

September 21, 2016

In hopes of regaining consumer trust after reporting several cases of E. coli this past year, Chipotle Mexican Grill has extended the scope of its…

Giardino Gourmet Salads hooks Boca Raton locations

September 21, 2016

Giardino Gourmet Salads is opening two units in southern florida counties, under the direction of a former IBM and Microsoft executive, Armando Exposito…

Panera cleaning up bacon

September 21, 2016

Bacon is now part of a clean diet at Panera Bread. The chain announced today that all its bacon is free of artificial preservatives, flavors, sweeteners and…

Texas groups join NRF to sue Labor Department over new overtime rule

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

A group of Texas chambers of commerce has joined the NRF to file suit on behalf of the "millions of employers and employees" that the groups say the new rules…

How to create a nimble supply chain

by Bruce Reinstein — President, consolidated concepts

Brands must either invest in their own supply chain departments or bring partners in who can support them. Standing pat will only result in increased costs.

Fazoli's opens new Georgia restaurant

September 20, 2016

Fazoli's is opening its fourth Georgia location, this one a franchise unit in Warner Robins. Franchisees Allen Peake and Mike Chumbley of C&P Restaurant…

Dillas Quesadillas opens Frisco location, gives back to community

September 20, 2016

Dillas Quesadillas has leased its second unit, this one in Frisco, Texas, with plans to open next year. The brand opened its first location in Plano three…

Smoothie King opens first Middle East location

September 20, 2016

Smoothie King has expanded into the Middle East, opening its first location in Dubai last week. 

Newk's Eatery recognized for giving back

September 20, 2016

Newk's Eatery is being honored for its charitable efforts and donations.

Captain D's setting sail into central Florida

September 20, 2016

Captain D’s is prepping franchise development plans for central Florida.

Shake Shack deploys new in-store software

September 20, 2016

Shake Shack is deploying new analytics software to boost supply chain efficiency and decision making. It is implementing ArrowStream's OnDemand solution.