Culimetrics, TCreative team up to launch Spoleto in US

July 29, 2015

Taking the step from a Brazilian QSR to an American fast casual Italian restaurant would have been very difficult, Spoleto reported in a recent press release…

Pieology expands into Koreatown

July 29, 2015

Pieology's Koreatown location in Los Angeles had opened with more locations still to come in the area.

Cali toasts new beverage concepts

DRNK coffee + tea and Qwench juice bar are Hollywood-born concepts that have opened in 11 locations.

HotSchedules delivers mobile task management, communication, accountability app

July 29, 2015

Logbook is a mobile task list and communication tool that can replace or enhance traditional paper systems.

Juice It Up commemorates 20 years in business with guest freebies

July 29, 2015

Juice It Up! is celebrating 20 years by offering guests a free smoothie at the chain’s more than 80 units nationwide

TripAdvisor app integration expands customer engagement capability

July 29, 2015

The new TripAdvisor integration is the latest addition to Enplug’s app portfolio geared toward boosting customer interaction via social networks

Free webinar offers insight on Which Wich CRM strategy

July 28, 2015

The live webinar will provide a rare opportunity to learn about customer relationship management from the business enterprise and gain unique insight on…

Coca-Cola products available at Freebirds

July 28, 2015

Freebirds World Burrito will now serve Coca-Cola products in all its locations.

Last call: Nominations closing soon for Fast Casual Top 25 execs

July 28, 2015

The editors of FastCasual.com are accepting nominations recognizing the industry's most influential people. The deadline to nominate is Aug. 3

Orange Leaf customers to build s’mores sundaes

July 28, 2015

Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt hopes to inspire thoughts of sharing stories around campfires while building s’mores with the introduction of Toasted Marshmallow…

US House blocks mandatory GMO labeling

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

On July 23, the U.S. House of Representatives took a measured and bold move to block any mandatory labeling of foods made with genetically engineered crops.

Paytronix launches platform to 'measure, improve loyalty campaign performance'

July 27, 2015

Paytronix Systems has unveiled the Paytronix Campaign Center, an enhancement to the Paytronix Rewards Platform that enables marketers to determine the…

Firehouse Subs to add mobile payment capability to app

July 27, 2015

Firehouse Subs customers will be able to order, purchase and pick up their food more quickly than ever thanks to the chain's use of MaterCard's MasterPass.

Tropical Smoothie opens 77 units this year, more to come

July 27, 2015

Tropical Smoothie Café has announced the signing of 77 franchise agreements in the first and second quarters of 2015, as the brand continues its aggressive…

Is dog food the next menu trend?

July 24, 2015

The menu of one Washington D.C. Metro-area restaurant, Art and Soul, boasts some unusual items – Bowser Beer and a steak "good enough for a human."

Buffalo Wild Wings-backed PizzaRev launches hot sauce line

July 24, 2015

The Buffalo Wild Wings-backed build-your-own pizza shop features the signature sauces at its ‘Rev It Up’ counter where guests can choose from a variety of…

Freebirds feeding military families via loyalty points

July 24, 2015

Continuing its support of the United Service Organizations, Freebirds World Burrito is encouraging its guests to help U.S. military families by participating…

Starbucks CEO: Q3 stands among most successful quarters in company history

July 24, 2015

Global comparable store sales increased 7 percent, driven by a 4 percent increase in traffic, and year-over-year comparable store customer transactions…

The name game: Why one CEO rebranded his 'new' burger concept

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Bo’s Steak & Grill closed its doors for several days and re-opened last month as Cole’s Backyard Grill.

Food trumps price point in QSRs, fast casuals

July 23, 2015

ZenMango has released the 2015 Leaky Bucket, a study pinpointing specific, actionable steps brands can take to reduce their "leak." The 2015 study measures…