South Block snags former Sweetgreen manager

July 31, 2024

Washington D.C.-based South Block, which serves acai bowls, smoothies and cold-pressed juices, has named Alexandra Lawrence director of marketing. Lawrence…

Paris Baguette revamps rewards program

July 31, 2024

Paris Baguette has upgraded its mobile app, online ordering experience and rewards program, PB Rewards. "At Paris Baguette, we're known for the incredible…

Paris Baguette reports record growth in Q2

July 30, 2024

Paris Baguette USA, which has more than 170 locations in the U.S. and Canada, has awarded 20 franchises, sold 47 units, signed 36 leases and opened 2…

Basketball star opening Mahana Fresh in Houston

July 30, 2024

Mahana Fresh is heading to Space City with next week's opening at 17195 Tomball Prkwy., in Houston, owned by Washington Wizards star and entrepreneur Kyle…

Cheba Hut helping save customers from cottonmouth with beverage LTOs

July 30, 2024

Summer is in full force, and that means cottonmouth is at its worst, according to the menu creators at Cheba Hut, who have concocted two LTOs to help customers…

GRUBBRR adds Olo's payment capabilities to kiosks

July 30, 2024

GRUBBRR, a provider of restaurant technology, has integrated Olo's ordering and payment processing capabilities into its self-ordering kiosks and digital menu…

Tender Greens, Tocaya have 'no plans to close locations'

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

July 29, 2024

Although Los Angeles-based Tender Greens and Venice, California-based Tocaya Modern Mexican filed for Chapter 11 last week, neither brand is closing locations…

Hart House creates LTO to promote collaboration with 'Borderlands'

July 29, 2024

Los Angeles-based Hart House has created the Dishonorably Hot Chick'n sandwich to promote "Borderlands," a video-game inspired action film starring the…

How to increase catering revenue without headaches

by Fast Casual

How can restaurants feel confident in adding more catering partners without damaging the operation?

Middle Eastern brands Go Crispy, Tea Time going global

July 29, 2024

The Go Crispy brand is going global after the signing of a strategic partnership between Al Baladi Holding Group and Azerbaijan's Green Capital Management…

District Taco hires design, real estate leaders

July 29, 2024

District Taco has hired Victoria Stratton as director of Design and John Deacon as director of Real Estate Development. Stratton is standardizing concepts to…

Bobby's Burgers taking on Utah

July 29, 2024

Bobby's Burgers By Bobby Flay has signed a franchise deal with MTB Management to open nine locations in Utah.

Chipotle launches guac-proof lip stain

July 29, 2024

Chipotle Mexican Grill is collaborating with Wonderskin, a cosmetics brand known for its TikTok-viral lip stain, to introduce Lipotle, a guac-proof lip stain.

Registration still open for Pizza Leadership Virtual Summit

July 26, 2024

Wednesday marks the 3rd annual Pizza Leadership Virtual Summit, and there's still time to register. Qualified pizza executives and pizzeria owners can register…

Boneless wings don’t have to be bone-free, Ohio court rules

July 26, 2024

The Ohio Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that "boneless" chicken wings do not guarantee the absence of bones, a decision that overturns a lawsuit filed after a…

Registration open for IFMA Virtual Marketing & Sales conference

July 26, 2024

Registration is open for the IFMA Virtual Marketing & Sales Conference: Evolution Defined. Going live Aug. 6-8, the event features nearly 30 sessions…

Wing Zone opening 2nd Wisconsin location

July 26, 2024

Wing Zone Hot Chicken & Wings is debuting its second Wisconsin location next week in Wauwatosa at 6707 W North Ave. Owned by local franchisees Jodie and…

Newsweek readers name Next Level Burger 'best fast-food chain'

July 26, 2024

Next Level Burger, a plant-based burger joint chain based is the winner of the 2024 Newsweek Readers' Choice Awards contest for best fast-food chain.

Juice It Up nearing 100th unit

July 25, 2024

Juice It Up generated strong gains in the first half of 2024, with same-store sales up nearly 7% and total system sales up 9%, according to a company press…

Square partnering with US Foods to help restaurants save time, money

July 25, 2024

Square is partnering with US Foods to accelerate restaurants' ability to adopt Square's technology designed to help them grow and succeed. US Foods, which…