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.

How to hire top-notch summer employees

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Two experts weigh in on how to hire the best summer employees.

Smiling Moose unveils low-calorie options

May 18, 2016

Smiling Moose Rocky Mountain Deli has launched a healthy menu featuring more than 20 menu options under 600 calories, according to a company press release.

El Pollo Loco opens 3rd Oceanside store

May 18, 2016

The fire-grilled chicken chain, El Pollo Loco,  opened ts third location in Oceanside, California, according to a news release. The  3,017-square-foot location…

Former golf pro opens Your Pie in California

May 18, 2016

There's a new fast casual pizza franchise moving into the sizzling Coachella Valley market in California under the ownership of a former golf pro and his wife.

Survey: Consumers leveraging smartphones to make dining decisions, find deals

May 18, 2016

Consumers are continuing to use their digital devices to help make dining decisions, including searching for nearby locations and deals, according to a survey…