Togo's to celebrate National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day

January 11, 2016

Togo's Eateries announced today that all 251 Togo's restaurants will celebrate National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day on Jan. 14.

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza to open second Dallas-Fort Worth location

January 11, 2016

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza announced that it in February it will open its second Dallas-Fort Worth area location.

Executives from Froots, Gyroville partner to grow brands

January 11, 2016

Executives from Florida-based, healthful food restaurants Froots and Gyroville announced that they are teaming up an effort to drive growth of both brands.

Chipotle hit with lawsuit after shares plunge

January 8, 2016

The complaint, which seeks to recover damages for alleged violations of the federal laws under the Securities Exchange Act, alleges defendants made materially…

Wildflower Bread debuts #WildEats

January 8, 2016

Wildflower Bread Company has debuted a new winter menu called #WildEats

New wing concept taking flight in fast casual market

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

January 8, 2016

Hurricane Grill & Wings, a beach-themed full service restaurant franchise, is opening its first fast casual concept, Hurricane BTW.

Newk's opening third Jacksonville unit

January 8, 2016

Newk's Eatery is opening a third location in Jacksonville, Florida with a restaurant in the new Claire Lane Center on San Jose Boulevard.

Dickey's names new COO

January 8, 2016

Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants has hired Barry M. Barron Sr as its COO.

Salata spending $1M to upgrade menu

January 8, 2016

Houston-based Salata, which has locations throughout Texas, California and Illinois, is committing more than $1 million to ingredient upgrades.

Menchie's opens units in California, Texas, Florida

January 8, 2016

Menchie's has opened its three newest stores in California, Texas and Florida.

8 things no one tells you about protecting your brand's identity

Restaurant owners invest in developing a distinctive name, logo, color scheme, and marketing model but often miss eight crucial aspects of branding.

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza to open second Tallahassee location

January 8, 2016

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza announced it will open its second Tallahassee location in late February.

Hot Toppings Pizza opens in Houston

January 8, 2016

Hot Toppings Pizza announced it opened its first location in December in Houston.

PizzaRev introduces LTO Pesto Primavera pizza

January 8, 2016

PizzaRev has announced the addition of its new Pesto Primavera pizza to its menu now through March 31.

Video: What fast casuals can learn from Chick-Fil-A

Maureen Donahue, Chick-Fil-A's manager of franchising selection, believes one big reason for the brand's success is that the chain doesn't target a specific…

Cold Stone Creamery, Pinkberry parent company names new tastemaster, food scientist

January 7, 2016

Kahala Brands announced that Dr. Maya Warren will join the company as tastemaster and food scientist for portfolio brands Cold Stone Creamery and Pinkberry.

6 ways to attract millennials to your restaurant

Attracting this picky generation now — before the stubbornness of old age sets in — is crucial.

Brisket is latest LTO at Bruegger's Bagels

January 7, 2016

Bruegger's Bagels is adding slow-smoked brisket to its menu.

Captain D's offers expanded healthful menu options

January 7, 2016

Captain D's announced it is re-introducing its Captain's D-Lites menu featuring entrees under 500 calories.

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza to open new Maryland location

January 7, 2016

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza announced that it will open a new store in Baltimore in February.