Husband-wife team launching bagel concept in Florida

November 20, 2015

Melbourne, Florida residents will soon have a Bagel 13 when the first of four Central Florida locations opens there next year.

Video: Why, how data drives Dickey's BBQ

Dickey's BBQ CEO Roland Dickey Jr., discusses his three-prong approach to the guest experience and the chain's use of technology.

New dining app to launch in DC

November 19, 2015

A Washington, D.C., startup company will soon launch a mobile dining app designed to give customers and restaurants more control, choice and convenience.

Report: Sustainability top trend in foodservice packaging

November 19, 2015

The Foodservice Packaging Institute's 2015 Trends Report reveals foodservice operators are looking for environmentally friendly packaging and customization…

Noodles & Co gears up for holidays with catering, gift card promo

November 19, 2015

Noodles & Company has launched Noodle Catering just in time for the holidays.

Newk's headed to Alabama coast

November 19, 2015

Newk’s Eatery, based in Jackson Mississippi, is opening three restaurants for on-the-go diners on the Alabama coast.

Inescapable ingredients (Part 2): Keeping steak on the menu despite high beef prices

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Part 2 of our series, which explores how chefs are using common ingredients to innovate menus, focuses on how restaurateurs are keeping steak on the menu…

Food, beverage, grocery lead charge in fostering inclusive workplaces

November 19, 2015

When it comes to inclusive benefits and protections supporting workplace equality for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender workforce, the food, beverage…

Q3 sales up at Jack in the Box, Qdoba

November 18, 2015

Total revenue increased to $23.8 from $17.4 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014.

Mystery solved: How to keep grilled cheeses fresh, crisp for delivery

November 18, 2015

Eco-Products and The Melt have created a box to keep grilled cheese sandwiches hot and crispy until delivered.

Dickey's sets franchise sights on Virginia

November 18, 2015

Dickey's Barbecue Pit is slated to open four new stores in Virginia over the next year.

Fast Casual's top execs revealed

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

This year's Top 25 list turned into the Top 26 after judges couldn't bring themselves to make a final cut.

7 chefs to earn honors for incorporating produce into recipes

November 18, 2015

United Fresh has opened the nomination period for the 2016 Produce Excellence in Foodservice Awards Program that honors the foodservice industry’s most…

Demand for cups, lids to increase more than 5% per year through 2019

November 18, 2015

Worldwide demand for cups and lids will increase more than 5 percent per year through 2019.

LivingSocial expands restaurant program to DC

November 18, 2015

LivingSocial has expanded its Restaurants Plus program to Washington D.C. The program, according to a company press release, introduces consumers to a variety…

MOD Pizza celebrates 7th birthday with 'Spreading MODness' 2015

November 18, 2015

MOD Pizza is celebrating its seventh birthday and the Thanksgiving holiday with its "Spreading MODness" 2015 campaign.

Report: Corporate restaurant spending increasing

November 18, 2015

Dinova reported that corporate spending in restaurants increased 9.7 percent year-over-year in the third quarter of 2015.

Uncle Maddio's Pizza expands plans for Orlando

November 17, 2015

Uncle Maddio's Pizza announced it has signed an agreement to open an additional restaurant in Orlando.

Grimaldi's Pizzeria to open first Tennessee location

November 17, 2015

Grimaldi's Pizzeria announced it will open its first restaurant in Tennessee.

Rubio’s reveals East Coast expansion plans

November 17, 2015

Rubio's is buying eight Lime Fresh Mexican Grills locations from its parent company Ruby Tuesday.