Orange Leaf intros pink lemonade flavor

April 28, 2014

As part of its "Year of the Flavor" campaign, Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt has introduced its new dairy-free pink lemonade flavor, available through June 1 at all…

Einstein Noah deploys enterprise IT platform

April 28, 2014

ServiceNow, an enterprise IT cloud company, and Cloud Sherpas, a provider of cloud advisory and technology services, have been selected by Einstein Noah…

Costa Vida appoints new director of Franchise Development

April 25, 2014

With more than 60 restaurant locations spread across the U.S. and several new markets opening this year, Costa Vida is on a growth spurt. To augment that…

Starbucks considers white-labeling its mobile app

April 25, 2014

Tech companies and national retailers have approached Starbucks about whether the coffee giant would consider licensing or white-labeling its successful…

Report: Snacking now represents half of all eating occasions

April 25, 2014

A new report from The Hartman Group explores the shifts in U.S. food culture, including an increase in snacking, eating on-the-go and eating alone.

Taco Bell experimenting with fast casual concept

April 25, 2014

Like its sister chain KFC, Taco Bell is reportedly testing a new fast casual concept called the U.S. Taco Co. and Urban Taproom.

Maui Wowi spotlights New Mexico

April 25, 2014

Maui Wowi Hawaiian has opened in Albuquerque, N.M., with new franchisee Jeff Emrick, according to a company press release.

Unilever Food Solutions CEO recognized for healthier menu efforts

April 25, 2014

Leo Oosterveer, CEO of Unilever Food Solutions, has received the 2014 Augie Leadership Award for Sustainability and Food Ethics from the Culinary Institute of…

'Better chicken' brand flying nationwide

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Slim Chickens is on a mission to be a leading chicken concept.

QikServe, PayPal to enable mobile food ordering and payments at UK establishments

April 25, 2014

Mobile technology company QikServe earlier this week announced a collaboration with PayPal that will allow the United Kingdom hospitality sector to take orders…

Five off-premise catering sales tactics every manager should know

by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia

The telephone remains an important tool for your brand and you should not be afraid to use it.

NetBase introduces real-time social dashboard for businesses

April 24, 2014

NetBase has introduced its Brand LIVE Pulse, giving operators instant visibility into the social movement of brands.

PizzaRev plans to reach 65 units in 2015

April 24, 2014

PizzaRev marked its two-year anniversary this week by offering a $5 special on pizzas at its inaugural location in Northridge, Calif. The restaurant served…

How PeopleMatter allows Boloco to go paperless

Hear Caitlin Simmons, Human and Brand Development Manager at Boloco, talk about the "inspired burrito" company's success using PeopleMatter HIRE™.

Lavu iPad POS integrates loyalty platform

April 24, 2014

Lavu Inc., provider of the iPad POS for restaurants, has announced a seamless integration to the loyalty platform offered by LoyalTree.

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza plans Washington, D.C. entry

April 24, 2014

Los Angeles-based Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza announced it will soon enter the Washington, D.C. area with three locations set to open throughout the next six…

Noodles & Co to present at May investor conferences

April 24, 2014

Noodles & Company will participate at two investor conferences in May, according to a company press release.

Tropical Smoothie Café eyes Charlotte for expansion

April 24, 2014

After a string of restaurant openings and franchise agreements in North Carolina in the past year, Tropical Smoothie Café plans to add 15 new locations in…

Fuddruckers debuts new chicken offering

April 23, 2014

Fuddruckers may be known for its burgers, but the Texas-born fast casual chain is spreading its wings with the Monterey Chicken Flatbread Sandwich.

Red Mango launching expanded concept in Austin

April 23, 2014

Austin, Tex., Resident James McIntire is Red Mango's latest franchise owner to introduce the brand's Red Mango Yogurt Café with Smoothie Factory Juice Bar…