Buffalo Wild Wings-backed R Taco sets growth plan

February 11, 2016

Buffalo Wild Wings is seeking franchisees and business partners with multi-restaurant experience to expand the brand in Austin, Houston and San Antonio…

Netker Juice kicks off 5-year growth plan

February 11, 2016

Netker Juice has announced plans to grow the concept to as many as 300 franchise and corporate locations during the next five years.

MOD Pizza celebrates 100th location

February 11, 2016

MOD Pizza has opened its 100th U.S. store, located in Downey, California.

Captain D's serving 3 LTO full meal deals; launches 'Catch of the Year' sweepstakes

February 11, 2016

Captain D's will be serving up three full meal deals for $4.99 each through March 27.

Take the Beverage Trends survey and you may win a $100 Amazon card

February 11, 2016

Calling all restaurateurs: Take our survey and be entered to win a $100 Amazon gift card. QSRweb is preparing a report about beverage trends for 2016 and we…

Burger 21 following growth path

February 10, 2016

Burger 21 kicked off 2016 with the opening of its 21st restaurant and has more than 20 franchised restaurants in development in 11 states.

5 ways Bar-B-Cutie has quadrupled wing sales

February 10, 2016

With 48 million Americans ordering takeout and consuming over 1 billion chicken wings on Super Bowl Sunday, the chain decided to see if it could capitalize on…

Classically trained chef debuts fast casual concept in Chicago

February 10, 2016

PACKED, a fast casual dumplings concept, is now open in Chicago, thanks to the classically trained chef, Mike Sheerin, known for Lutèce, Atlas, Jean-Georges…

Pie Five Pizza introduces new Breadstix

February 10, 2016

Pie Five Pizza Co announced that beginning this week in some markets, guests can complement their pizza, salad or dessert with its new Breadstix.

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza to open first Pennsylvania location

February 10, 2016

Blaze Fast Fire'd Pizza will open its first Pennsylvania location in Philadelphia.

Restaurants wooing customers on Valentine's Day

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Restaurant brands are trying to entice lovers on Valentine’s Day to show them a little love.

Tropical Smoothie Café growing South Carolina presence

February 9, 2016

Tropical Smoothie Café has signed a franchisee agreement to open a restaurant in Charleston, South Carolina.

Go Roma goes digital

February 9, 2016

The new “Go Roma To Go” feature allows users to choose their location, place an order and pay online for quick pick-up.

Noodles & Company partners with "Asian food expert' to teach customers about Asian cooking

February 9, 2016

The company has partnered with Asian Food Expert, Cookbook Author, TV Host and Food Blogger, Chef Katie Chin to spark conversation around making Asian cooking…

Pie Five Pizza rewards program targets, engages Millennials

February 9, 2016

Paytronix Systems Inc, a provider of reward program solutions to restaurants and retailers, announced that the Pie Five Pizza Circle of Crust loyalty program…

Marco's Pizza expanding to South Dakota, Montana

February 9, 2016

Marco's Pizza is expanding to South Dakota and Montana and is seeking franchisees.

Chipotle makes $10 million food-safey commitment via Twitter, Periscope

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

February 8, 2016

Nearly 50,000 Chipotle employees gathered today across America’s 2,000 units to discuss the chain's new food-safety procedures.

Hispanics play huge role in Super Bowl online pizza orders

Super Bowl Sunday is the biggest day for online pizza ordering across the U.S., and Hispanics are a big part of it.

Costa Vida riding growth wave

February 8, 2016

Of its 210-plus units under development, the franchise projects a minimum of 20 units opening in 2016.

Fuddruckers hosting Fat Tuesday 3-pound burger challenge

February 8, 2016

In celebration of Fat Tuesday, Fuddruckers is hosting its annual 3-Pound Burger Challenge, daring diners to eat a 3-pound burger, 1 pound of Fudds fries and a…