Webinar: Testing digital signage systems for maximum results

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

October 27, 2016

Few restaurateurs have spare cash to risk installing digital signage without taking some time to test the technology in its various forms, locations and uses…

At Fast Casual Exec Summit: Why raising wages NOW is a good idea

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

Halving employee turnover and ensuring your business future are two key advantages that three veteran restaurateurs said they realized after raising their…

Wildflower Bread giving anniversary freebies

October 27, 2016

In honor of its 20th anniversary, Wildflower Bread Company is offering daily deals and a cruiser bike giveaway in its 14 stand-alone units Nov. 1- 7.

Chipotle halts growth of Asian fast casual concept

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

October 27, 2016

Chipotle is getting out of the Asian fast casual market, saying this week that although it's not necessarily closing its 15 ShopHouse units in D.C., Maryland…

Back Yard Burgers raises nearly $100K for No Kid Hungry

October 27, 2016

Back Yard Burgers raised more than $92,000 for No Kid Hungry, a campaign from national non-profit, Share Our Strength, created to eliminate childhood hunger in…

Now trending: Restaurants offering gender-neutral bathrooms

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Many restaurants are ditching signs indicating separate men's and women's restrooms.

Fazoli's launches new look

October 26, 2016

Fazoli's has debuted a design that was created to help keep the brand relevant. Although the chain first updated its look in 2011, it was time for another…

5 innovative brands share customer service secrets

"The answer is yes! Now, what is your question?"

Panera's Q3 earnings: The numbers behind a healthy performance

Quantifind data shows that Panera brought in more than twice its fair share of the revenue leaking from Chipotle — a bounty bigger than that of McDonalds…

Fiesta Restaurant Group closes 10 Pollo Tropical units

October 26, 2016

Fiesta Restaurant Group, parent company of Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana, has closed 10 Pollo Tropical units and will rebrand up to three in Texas as Taco…

Veggie Grill raises $22M to expand brand

October 26, 2016

Veggie Grill has raised $22 million to help it grow. Investments came from Brentwood Associates, a private equity firm and existing shareholder of Veggie…

California pizza concept offers 'create-your-own' beer

October 26, 2016

A new pizza brand is setting up shop on the California coast called Blast & Brew. The fast casual Neapolitan pizza restaurant offers artisanal pizzas and…

Chipotle reports Q3 struggles, plans to rebound

October 25, 2016

Chipotle reported that its revenue decreased 14.8 percent to $1 billion over the third quarter, which ended Sept. 30.

Johnny Rockets to open 100 Australian units

October 25, 2016

Johnny Rockets is planting a flat in Australia, partnering with JR Restaurants Australia to bring 100 units to the country. The first restaurant is set to open…

Omnivore, POSitouch team up on cloud solution

October 25, 2016

Omnivore is collaborating with POSitouch on a new POS cloud-based technology.

Freebirds offers free kid’s meal during Halloween weekend

October 25, 2016

Freebirds World Burrito will offer free kid's meals with the purchase of an entree from Oct. 28 through Oct. 31, according to a release.  

Fast Casual Exec Summit attendees learn that success isn't just about food, it's about the people

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

The Fast Casual Executive Summit 2016 brought together hundreds of c-level executives to learn from one another in Dana Point, California.

Webinar: How Texas DQ used digital menus to ease growing pains

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

If you ask around you probably won't get a lot of argument to the assertion that digital signage is pretty cool, though some restaurateurs have concerns about…

Restaurants offer not-so-spooky Halloween specials

by Molly Wike — Intern, Networld Media Group

Restaurants of all kinds are offering Halloween specials for young guests.

Rockfire Grill named winner of 'Perfect Pitch'

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

There may be no better way to recapture the spirit of ingenuity, excitement and entrepreneurship that has brought so many into food service than to attend an…