The Habit launches 'Grown-Up Meal'

March 13, 2024

The Habit Burger Grill has unveiled a Grown-Up Meal, citing a study it commissioned that showed 75% of Americans approved of adults ordering from kids' menus…

How to deal with a bad Yelp review

Joshua Chapman reveals the best way to respond to bad reviews.

New York Fries rolling out US expansion plan

March 13, 2024

Although New York Fries was founded in New York City, its over 130 locations are mostly in Canada and the Middle East. However, it's primed for a resurgence in…

Chatmeter's Risk Monitoring program assists in online reputation management

March 12, 2024

Chatmeter, a company specializing in multi-location intelligence, has unveiled a new feature called Risk Monitoring. This tool utilizes artificial intelligence…

Starbird opening in Marina del Rey

March 12, 2024

Starbird is opening its 14th location in California and third in Los Angeles County on March 22 at 13161 Mindanao Way in Marina del Rey. To celebrate the…

Chicken al Pastor returns to Chipotle menu

March 12, 2024

Chipotle Mexican Grill is bringing back Chicken al Pastor to restaurants around the world for a limited time. Prepared fresh daily in small batches, Chicken al…

The Great Greek nearly doubles footprint

March 11, 2024

Florida-based The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill nearly doubled its footprint in 2023, opening 21 restaurants and entering six states: Arizona, California…

Ovation helping Friendly's collect customer feedback

March 11, 2024

Friendly's Restaurants Franchising has tapped Ovation as its guest feedback platform, which allows usage of Ovation's real-time chat, short surveys, long…

Par acquiring Task, Stuzo

March 11, 2024

Par Technology Corp., a global foodservice technology company, is acquiring Task Group, an Australia-based global foodservice transaction platform, and Stuzo…

Uncle Sharkii opening in Hollywood

March 11, 2024

Uncle Sharkii Poke Bar, founded in 2018, opens March 16 at Universal CityWalk in Hollywood, California.

International Women's Day: 12 fast casual leaders reveal tech, leadership strategies

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Twelve of the industry's female leaders discuss everything from AI and robotics to kiosks, mobile payments, menu trends and flexible shop formats. Hear from…

Naf Naf rolls out kids meals

March 8, 2024

To please its younger guests, Chicago-based Naf Naf Grill has created Build-Your-Own Kids Meals. Gone are the days of one-size-fits-all children's menus.

Freddy's launches kids meals with toys

March 7, 2024

Wichita, Kansas-based Freddy's Frozen Custard has created kids' meals featuring a cast of characters led by its mascot, FredHead. Each meal features a choice…

Big Chicken rolls out loyalty platform

March 7, 2024

Shaquille O'Neal-owned Big Chicken has launched a rewards program using Thanx's proprietary credit card integration, creating a data-driven, frictionless and…

Webinar: Mastering the modern customer journey from POS to platform

March 7, 2024

While attracting customers is crucial, retaining them through a seamless and satisfying experience is paramount. While self-service options have their place…

Family opening 2nd Swig

March 7, 2024

Husband and wife Doug and Shannon Fowler are opening their second Swig location next month in Arkansas. They opened the first one alongside their son, Chris…

Survey: QSRs, fast casuals expand digital ordering in 2024

March 6, 2024

QSR and fast casual restaurant guests can expect to see more kiosks in stores this year, as well as new mobile apps and voice AI on the phone and in the…

Anousone opening in Kansas City's Strang Chef Collective

March 6, 2024

Chef Anourom Thomson is expanding his Kansas City culinary footprint next week when he opens a location of Anousone at the Strang Chef Collective at Lightwell…

Potbelly expanding with 18 franchises

March 6, 2024

Potbelly Corp. has signed agreements with existing franchisees to open 18 locations in Florida, Illinois, Missouri and North Carolina. The expansion is driven…

Blaze Pizza to offer pizzas for $3.14 on Pi Day

March 5, 2024

Blaze Pizza will offer pizzas for $3.14 in celebration of Pi Day on March 14, according to a press release.