Mama Fu's appoints president, CFO

May 25, 2016

Mama Fu's Asian House has named Steve Burt as its president and chief financial officer.

Big data: Can it help you build a better restaurant?

Big data can be a game-changer for restaurateurs, helping them understand the unseen drivers behind sales.

Penn Station goes mobile

May 24, 2016

Penn Station East Coast Subs has launched a mobile app, which includes a loyalty program.

Billy Sims taps former Bennigan's exec for VP gig

May 24, 2016

Billy Sims BBQ has named Jennifer Gamble as the brand's VP of Marketing. Gamble served as VP of Marketing for Dallas-based Bennigan’s Franchising Company…

Breakfast or a snack? Study says consumers see both the same way

America is fast becoming a nation of snackers and a new study indicates that the trend starts with breakfast.

NRA2016: 5 hot spots for global growth (Part 1)

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

Global growth potential is off the charts for food service, especially for concepts that revolve around limited service. These five areas show the greatest…

Dickey's named Fast Casual's No. 1 brand

FastCasual.com has released its annual Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers report for 2016. The free report, sponsored by Taylor, is now available for…

Updated digital menu boards keep Johnny Rockets rockin'

May 23, 2016

BrightSign LLC, a manufacturer of digital signage media players, has announced a collaboration with Rockbot to update digital signage networks in the Johnny…

Why 'locally sourced,' 'organic' aren't just buzzwords

QSRs need to pay heed to the increasing movement of consumers toward all things healthy and natural, and they need to be authentic about it.

Sunset strip gets a little dash of the Aloha State

May 23, 2016

Sunset Boulevard goes a little Hawaiian today when AhiPoki Bowl opens its third location in Hollywood, California on the renowned street. AhiPoki Bowl is a…

Grubhub's new platform enhances management options

May 23, 2016

Online and mobile food ordering and delivery provider, Grubhub, launched a new in-restaurant platform called GrubCentral. It's accessible from any device and…

Bojangles' raises guidance thanks to robust sales growth

May 20, 2016

Things are looking up at Bojangles' with first quarter financial results prompting the company to boost its outlook for the year.

Online job matching platform pops up in Texas

May 20, 2016

Workpop, an online matching platform for job seekers and employers, has launched this week in Dallas and Houston. The platform, which helps small and mid-sized…

Cosi facing NASDAQ deslisting

May 20, 2016

Cosi Inc has an additional 180 days to attain compliance with NASDAQ's minimum bid price requirement or face delisting, according to a company press release.

Wyoming home to Moe's Southwest Grill, Schlotzsky's co-branded location

May 20, 2016

FOCUS Brands will open its first Moe's Southwest Grill and Schlotzsky's co-branded restaurant next week in the Hat Six Travel Center at 6985 Nugget in…

Industry leaders weigh in on labor regulations

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

FastCasual interviewed a variety of industry leaders hoping to find a consensus regarding the labor ruling. Instead, we learned that the issues sparked a…

Nekter rocks summer with low-calorie drinks

May 18, 2016

Nekter Juice Bar is bringing back its "Nekter on the Rocks" drink offerings, which consist of three low-calorie cocktail mixers to allow customers to spice up…

Tech guru joins Tropical Smoothie Cafe executive team

May 18, 2016

Tropical Smoothie Cafe has appointed Barry Schnur chief financial and administrative officer. In addition to his roles leading the company's fiscal functions…

Ohio ice cream shop launching pad for new overtime regulations

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

VP Joe Biden said the ruling, which extends overtime protections to 4.2 million more Americans, who are not currently eligible under federal law, will help to…

Can Pei Wei get on a roll with sushi?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Pei Wei is rolling out new sushi rolls next week in San Antonio and will test how well they do with consumers for six weeks.