Smoke's Poutinerie ready to rock east coast

December 22, 2015

Canada's Smoke's Poutinerie has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement to open eight locations along the eastern seaboard of the U.S.

3 changes to PCI mandate that restaurateurs don't understand

Three changes to the PCI DSS mandate have already had dramatic effects on a number of business owners and vendors.

More E coli issues for Chipotle?

December 21, 2015

Chipotle is facing a new E. coli issue, according to the Centers for Disease Control, which announced it is investigating another outbreak of a different…

Newk's expands Florida presence

December 21, 2015

Newk's Eatery is opening in Clearwater, Florida.

Fast-food breakfast is 'top food story' of the year

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

Three of this year's top-10 stories revolved around the fast food industry: Domino's new emoji ordering option ranked as No. 7 and the availability of alcohol…

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza to open in Bakersfield, California

December 21, 2015

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza announced that it will open its first Bakersfield, California, store in January.

Fazoli's unveils new design

December 21, 2015

The contemporary design incorporates a distinctive 35-foot tower, improved lighting and a versatile color scheme that gives the brand a fresh, modern image.

The Chickery hires ex-Chipotle vet

December 18, 2015

The Chickery, a Toronto-based fast casual chicken restaurant with a new location opening in December in Washington, D.C., has hired Teddy Ferguson as the…

Menchie's on target to open 600 units by 2016

December 18, 2015

Menchie's has opened three new locations this month, one each in California, Michigan and Florida.

How 3 restaurants tackled holiday hiring

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Execs of Doc Popcorn, Kono Pizza and Maui Wowi share their strategies when it comes to hiring seasonal help.

Dairy Queen's marketing EVP featured keynote at Restaurant Franchising Innovation Summit

December 17, 2015

Early bird registration for the event ends Friday, Dec. 18.

Jersey Mike's bets on Connecticut casino

December 17, 2015

Jersey Mike's Subs opened today at Mohegan Sun's Casino in Connecticut.

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza opens second North Carolina location

December 17, 2015

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza announced the opening of their second North Carolina location today, in Garner in the Raleigh area.

Get with the compliance program: A 4-step, mobile process

Formalizing a process isn’t about adding an extra step to bog employees down, it’s about creating a proof point to measure compliance with assorted regulations.

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza expands beyond 100 locations

December 17, 2015

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza announced that it has surpassed 100 stores, with 103 restaurants now open and 87 additional sites currently in development. It also…

Uncle Maddio's Pizza takes on 2nd equity investor

December 17, 2015

Uncle Maddio's Pizza announced that Rutherford Seydel, attorney, conservationist and business investor, who has been part of the Atlanta Hawks ownership since…

Wingstop signs 35-unit deal

December 16, 2015

Wingstop announced a 35-unit development agreement with Sizzling Platter, a Utah-based restaurant management company with more than 340 restaurant units…

Saying no to digital: Why haven't all restaurateurs embraced new POS systems?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

A new study looks at why many restaurants haven't implemented a digital POS system.

Captain D's opens new store in Springdale, Arkansas

December 16, 2015

Captain D's announced its newest restaurant opened on Dec. 14 in Springdale, Arkansas.

Living the brand: How &pizza CEO has inspired customers to wear its logo forever

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

&pizza is the name of the Washington, D.C.-based pizzeria co-founded by Michael Lastoria and Steve Salis in July 2012. Since then, it's expanded to 1…