Yampa Sandwich Co focusing on regional growth

July 23, 2024

Born 25 years ago in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, Yampa Sandwich Co. has grown to eight stores and is ready to expand its footprint across the southwestern…

Largest Salata franchisee adding Houston location

July 22, 2024

Salata Salad Kitchen's largest franchisee, Sige, is opening a restaurant this week in Houston at 10815 W. Grand Pkwy. "I've been fortunate to have such…

The Red Chickz lands 10-unit deal

July 22, 2024

Los Angeles-based The Red Chickz has finalized a 10-unit development deal with Kamran Awan, founder, president and CEO of Mega Hotel Management, to bring its…

Bankside launches inside Wonder

July 22, 2024

Chef JJ Johnson, a James Beard Award-winning author and TV host, has launched his newest restaurant, Bankside, at Wonder food hall locations in New York City…

Chipotle refreshes beverage offerings

July 22, 2024

Chipotle Mexican Grill has added Coke Zero, Strawberry Lemon and Orange canned sodas from Poppi and Open Water, a recyclable and reusable aluminum bottled…

How Naf Naf CEO streamlined restaurant operations

Greg Willman, chairman & CEO of Naf Naf Grill, reveals four strategies for running more efficient restaurants.

Pepper Lunch upgrades menu offerings

July 19, 2024

Pepper Lunch, a Japanese-born fast casual concept with over 500 locations in 15 countries, has enhanced its menu after a 10-month review.

Pokeworks expands beverage options

July 19, 2024

Pokeworks has tapped automated beverages provider Botrista to help it offer boba milk teas, smoothies and lemonades. The partnership includes unique mixes with…

Reusable Cups: The Growing Trend and the Need for Linerless Sticky Labels

The restaurant trend of using reusable cups to increase sustainability in operations is gaining momentum. Linerless sticky labels make it practical.

Cousins Maine Lobster rolling into Kansas City

July 18, 2024

Cousins Maine Lobster, which serves Maine lobster rolls, chowder and whoopie pies, is expanding to Kansas City, servicing the metro area, North East Kansas and…

CBS NorthStar, Kea transforming phone ordering with voice AI

July 18, 2024

To advance digital transformation to the phone channel, Kea is pairing its Voice AI with CBS NorthStar's POS software. Since 2022, Kea's Voice AI has answered…

Dillas Quesadillas debuting drive-thru prototype

July 18, 2024

Texas-based Dillas Quesadillas is opening a drive-thru prototype this week in Ruston, Louisiana.

Subway, Jason's Deli, Big Chicken headlining The Restaurant Catering Workshop

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Before a brand can deploy a catering-order management system and supporting technologies, it must align its business framework, business logic, workflow and…

Starbucks, Mercedes expanding EV charging network

July 17, 2024

As part of its environmental promise, Starbucks is installing Mercedes-Benz high-power electric vehicle chargers at locations on a 1,400-mile route along…

How to generate food truck profits with location tracking

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Bradley Cooper, editor of Food Truck Operator, spoke with Chris Ruff, CEO and president of Glympse Inc. to discuss more about how food trucks can generate…

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Craveworthy launching hot dog concept

July 17, 2024

Craveworthy Brands is launching Nomad Dawgs, a fast casual concept serving varieties of hot dogs developed by Craveworthy's Creator Chef Robert Kabakoff and VP…

Cilantro Taco franchising over 100 locations

July 17, 2024

After signing its first franchise agreement six months ago, Cilantro Taco Grill has 110 units in development with six franchise groups and an area…

Angry Chickz VP reveals 4 steps to running a successful franchise

Mike LaRue, VP of Franchise Development at Angry Chickz, discusses the importance of developing a clear mission and a 100-year plan.

Botrista secures $120M in funding to fuel automated beverage platform growth

July 16, 2024

Botrista, the developer of a data-driven, automated beverage platform, has closed its Series C funding round, bringing its total capital raised to $12…

Cheba Hut adding North Las Vegas store

July 16, 2024

Colorado-based Cheba Hut is opening a store in at 345 W. Craig Road in North Las Vegas, marking Nevada's fifth location with two more under construction for…