CDC: Chipotle E coli issues are over

February 1, 2016

When a restaurant serves foods featuring several ingredients that are mixed or cooked together and then used in multiple menu items, it can be more difficult…

Smashburger appoints former Corner Bakery exec as CDO

February 1, 2016

Smashburger has appointed Michael J. Nolan EVP and CDO.

BIP Capital launches franchise-development division

February 1, 2016

BIP Capital, an Atlanta-based venture capital firm, has launched a franchise-development division, the BIP Franchise Accelerator, to help emerging brands…

Why you should never listen to your customers

by Jon Smith — Founder, Owner, Jon Smith Subs

"Sometimes I think the perfect restaurant would say “Mother Nature's Health Food” in big letters on the outside, but inside only serve burgers, cokes and…

Free Webinar: Experts discuss how restaurants can use the Internet of Things to win customers

February 1, 2016

To clear up confusion and demonstrate how restaurants can use IoT to help reach customers, FastCasual.com and VMOB recently hosted a free webinar now…

New officers, board members elected to NRA

February 1, 2016

The National Restaurant Association and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation announced the election of officers to its Board of Directors…

Fuzzy's Taco Shops debut Jalapeno Bottle Caps

January 29, 2016

Fuzzy's Taco Shops is debuting a new appetizer, the Jalapeno Bottle Caps.

Tijuana Flats encourages fans to 'give the bird'

January 29, 2016

Tijuana Flats is offering seasoned, ground turkey as a protein alternative for all items on the menu, including burritos, tacos and chimichangas.

Plant Power Fast Food opening in San Diego

January 29, 2016

Plant Power Fast Food announced the opening of its plant-based, quick serve restaurant in Ocean Beach, California.

Menchie’s celebrating National Frozen Yogurt Day with freebies

January 29, 2016

Menchie’s is celebrating National Frozen Yogurt Day on Feb.1 by gifting fans with a free 6-ounce cup of frozen yogurt.

Video: Smashburger founder discusses why old brands are struggling

Fast casual is pervasive, persistent and is starting to cover all categories, said Smashburger Founder Tom Ryan.

Bruegger's celebrating birthday with free bagels

January 28, 2016

Bruegger's Bagels is celebrating its 33rd birthday Feb. 4, with its annual Three Free Bagel giveaway.

Bar-B-Cutie Smokehouse buidling Texas unit from the 'ground up'

January 28, 2016

The location will offer seating for more than 150 guests, draft beers, including craft beer selections, and allow guests views of the smokers, kitchen and…

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza to open new stores in South Carolina, Connecticut

January 28, 2016

Blaze Fast Fire'd Pizza announced that it will open two new restaurants today in Columbia, South Carolina, and Storrs, Connecticut.

Captain D's 2015 same-store sales on the rise

January 28, 2016

Captain D's announced it experienced the most successful year in the company's history in 2015 by establishing an all-time system-wide AUV record, marking the…

Pie Five Pizza coming to Memphis

January 28, 2016

Pie Five Pizza is coming to Memphis. The chain announced plans to open up to seven Pie Five locations in the Memphis area.

Construction costs on the rise: How to mitigate the risk

by Steven Starr — President, starrdesign

The current construction climate, especially in the fast casual restaurant world, is very different than even in the pre-recession boom.

CREAM closes record-breaking year

January 27, 2016

CREAM, based in San Francisco with 22 locations, reported that it experienced huge levels of growth in 2015. It more than doubled its brand footprint.

Marble Slab Creamery opens in Mexico City

January 27, 2016

Marble Slab Creamery is going to Mexico City.

Researcher: Loyalty platforms a must for millennials

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Though monetary value is crucial, millennials can incentivized to maintain loyalty participation through other means.