Fazoli's has new investor

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

July 7, 2015

Sun Capital Partners has sold its investment in Fazoli’s Group to Sentinel Capital Partners, a Sun Capital affiliate.

Posh Tomato seeking franchisees to develop high-profile locations

July 7, 2015

Looking to bring its ultra-thin crust, brick oven pies to a broader audience nationwide, Posh Tomato is actively seeking franchisees to open restaurants in the…

Butterball releases turkey breakfast ideas in wake of growing restaurant trend

July 7, 2015

Breakfast remains the industry’s fastest growing daypart, with Mintel expecting the market to grow by more than $10 billion in the next five years.

Customers demand targeted, relevant marketing messages

by Vic Mahadevan — CEO, Punchh

When blended, data on purchases, frequency, preferences, social media activity forms a 360-degree customer profile that can be used to build a long-term…

Webinar offers tips on balancing POS tax-exempt processes, customer service

July 6, 2015

Not only is there potential to frustrate a loyal customer, but an inefficient tax-exempt POS process can draw audit scrutiny and big fines. Free live webinar…

Fatburger, Buffalo's Express opening cobranded LA unit

July 6, 2015

Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express are once again joining forces to open a cobranded location, this time in El Monte, Los Angeles.

Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza going to Disney

July 6, 2015

Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza will open a new restaurant at Disney Springs in Walt Disney World Resort at Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

Kneaders opening in Tucson

July 6, 2015

Kneaders Bakery & Café are calling residents of Tucson, Arizona, to experience its freshly baked bread and pastries. The restaurant and retail shop will open…

BURGERFI adds BBQ burger

July 6, 2015

BURGERFI is debuting its Summer BBQ Burger, available now through Aug. 8

Memphis foodservice operators recognized for contributions to health

July 6, 2015

Establishments recognized as REAL are those that meet criteria such as the use of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, healthy preparation methods, moderate…

4 ways to win with in-store marketing

by Kent Barkouras — EVP Restaurant Solutions, Primary Color Systems

No matter what other problems your restaurant faces, if you can consistently get enough people in the door those problems ultimately will not matter. High…

South Philly Steaks debuts sandwich with patriotic twist

July 2, 2015

Villa Enterprises, a global multi-brand restaurant operator and franchisor, has added the All American Philly Cheesesteak to the menu at its South Philly…

Sea Salt Caramel, Graham Canyon now available at Bruster's

July 2, 2015

Bruster’s Real Ice Cream has two new LTOs just time for summer—Sea Salt Caramel and Graham Canyon.

Dickey's CEO named Southwest Region Entrepreneur Of The Year

July 2, 2015

EY has named Roland Dickey Jr., CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, as a recipient of the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Award in the Southwest region.

Napa celebrates world's 'Heritage' with new fast casual concept

July 2, 2015

Napa has a new fast-fine dining restaurant, Heritage Eats, which opened in May in the BelAire Shopping Center, according to a company press release.

Johnny Rockets planting flag in El Paso

July 2, 2015

Johnny Rockets will open in El Paso thanks to an agreement with Cruzar Group.

Webinar to focus on customer traffic, conversion insight

July 2, 2015

Traffic and conversion data can be priceless if a retailer understands how to use it to drive sales, engage with shoppers and boost marketing. An expert will…

Catering workshop intends to help restaurants grow sales

July 2, 2015

The Catering Institute is offering its second Catering Sales Management Workshop.

Most pizza lovers are health-conscious female millennials

July 2, 2015

The study found that 35 percent of Americans go out for pizza and buy frozen pizza at the store every month.

Pei Wei digitizes loyalty platform

July 2, 2015

Pei Wei has launched a fully digital customer loyalty program that rewards customers for ordering