Brixx puts butternut squash on a pizza

February 16, 2016

Squash on a pizza? This topping is a new winter menu item at Brixx Wood Fired Pizza.

Subway, Cava Grill execs will discuss supply-chain traceability during free webinar

February 15, 2016

Execs will discuss how they are taking a proactive approach to implementing end-to-end traceability across their supply chain.

MOOYAH appoints former NFL linebacker as director of Brand Engagement

February 15, 2016

After a decade with the Dallas Cowboys, Bradie James is taking his skills off the field to help the "better-burger" brand grow.

Dickey’s launches eco-friendly initiatives

February 15, 2016

New greener products include paper products, clamshell takeout containers and wood pellets as well as the elimination of foam products. Eco-friendly catering…

Rapid Fired Pizza launches LTO Shrimp Alfredo Pizza for Lent

February 15, 2016

Rapid Fired Pizza launched its Shrimp Alfredo Pizza, available on both thin and pan crusts, just in time for Lent.

Uncle Maddio’s celebrates grand openings in Florida

February 15, 2016

Uncle Maddio's Pizza continues to expand in Florida with the openings of a second Tallahassee location and the first unit in Ocala.

Strategic employee scheduling boosts consumer experience, bottom line

by Fast Casual

It may not sound as sexy as emerging technologies like mobile pay or cutting-edge digital signage, but workforce scheduling delivers just as much value.

4 new ways to use beacon technology in your restaurant

You can begin deploying beacons by using them to send marketing messages, such as special deals and coupons, to customers, but do you know about these…

Pie Five Pizza expanding in Kansas City

February 12, 2016

Pie Five Pizza will add up to 10 new Pie Five locations in Kansas City.

Pancheros launches 'Burritos With Benefits'

February 12, 2016

Guests who register their cards on the brand's website will be honored for their loyalty with a free burrito.

Chicken Salad Chick expanding in Alabama

February 12, 2016

Chicken Salad Chick will open its second location in Mobile, Alabama.

Fazoli's boosts leadership team to expand growth

February 12, 2016

Fazoli's, which recently hired a chief marketing officer and VP of operations, has also announced several other leadership changes to support its aggressive…

California Tortilla expanding in Middle East

February 12, 2016

Similar to the dining trend witnessed in the U.S., the Middle East market has begun to expand beyond fast food giants like Pizza Hut and McDonald's to embrace…

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza to open 5 Arizona locations

February 12, 2016

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza will open five locations across Arizona in the coming year.

RAVE Restaurant Group suffers Q2 loss

February 12, 2016

RAVE Restaurant Group Inc, parent company of Pie Five Pizza Co. and Pizza Inn, reported that it suffered a loss during Q2 of 2015.

Video: Illegal Pete’s founder discusses how raising hourly wage to $17 has grown his business

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Employees get a food and drink credit, medical and dental insurance and tips, which all resulted to a 3.2-percent increase to the brand's bottom line.

Smashburger expanding in Middle East

February 11, 2016

Smashburger is expanding its presence in the Middle East, thanks to a partnership with Pearll Investments to grow the brand in Qatar and United Arab Emirates.

Miami Grill partners with Pitbull to grow brand

February 11, 2016

Miami Grill has sought out two of the top leaders in their respective fields to help the chain drive growth.

Tropical Smoothie Café featuring fish tacos

February 11, 2016

Tropical Smoothie Café is debuting a fish taco just in time for Lent, and it will remain a core menu item.

Dickey's to open 100th California location

February 11, 2016

Dickey's Barbecue Pit has inked a multi-store agreement, which will result in the brand's 100th California location.