Chipotle's Cultivate Festival returns to San Francisco

March 31, 2014

Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced the lineup for its 2014 Cultivate food, music and ideas festival series, with events planned in San Francisco, Minneapolis…

Mama Fu's opening first takeout, delivery and catering-focused location

March 31, 2014

Mama Fu's Asian House, an Austin, Texas-based restaurant franchise, will open the first of its new, smaller prototype on April 7 to serve the Arboretum area in…

Adoption rates for restaurant loyalty programs lower than other industries

March 31, 2014

Despite an increased focus on loyalty apps and loyalty programs by many big-name restaurant brands in recent months, plenty of opportunities remain in the…

Restaurant category media spend up 5.2 percent in 2013

March 31, 2014

Expenditures for the 10 largest advertising categories grew 1.8 percent in 2013 and reached $88,334.1 million, led by retail. According to a news release from…

February restaurant sales up despite challenging weather

March 31, 2014

Although challenging weather conditions in many parts of the country continued to impact customer traffic in February, the National Restaurant Association's…

WFF 2014: A view from the top

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Get a look at what happened at the 2014 WFF's Leadership Conference.

6 technologies about to change limited-service restaurants

by Noah Glass — CEO, Olo

Chances are good that you haven't yet heard the newest buzzwords in technology, such as geo-fencing, NFC, Bluetooth Smart or location-aware check-ins. You…

Genghis Grill testing fresh casual menu, tableside ordering

March 28, 2014

Genghis Grill today announced the limited launch of its new fresh casual menu in 10 select locations across the U.S., including Denver, Phoenix, Fort Worth…

Jersey Mike's unveils new 'A Sub Above' brand campaign

March 28, 2014

Jersey Mike's Subs is introducing a new branding campaign, called "A Sub Above," in partnership with Wisconsin-based agency Planet Propaganda.

Robeks CMO explains strategy on 'next-generation' concept

The chain hopes its new design, menu and marketing strategy will help it continue its 27 months of same-store sales increases.

Camp Pendleton to welcome Schlotzsky's

March 28, 2014

Schlotzsky's today announced the opening of its newest Lotz Better location at Area 51 in San Onofre Center in Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Uncle Maddio's offering $5.55 special

March 28, 2014

Fast casual pizza concept Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint is offering a Maddio Mondays $5.55 pizza deal on any 9-inch pizza with up to three toppings, according to…

Fresh To Order inks agreements for 12 new units

March 28, 2014

Fresh To Order (f2o) continues its expansion throughout the south with the signing of multi-unit franchise agreements with three groups of experienced…

NY Zoup! franchisee building 6th unit

March 28, 2014

VENATOR Contracting Group LLC has begun the construction this week of its sixth Zoup! location. The 3,000-square-foot unit is at the Tops Plaza in Orchard…

Pancheros marking anniversary of Bob the Tool with freebies

March 28, 2014

Pancheros Mexican Grill is marking the seventh anniversary of the brand personality "Bob the Tool" on April 1 with lottery-style giveaways nationwide…

Fransmart Europe now open in Germany

March 27, 2014

Fransmart, the franchise development company that launched the franchise programs for Five Guys Burgers, Qdoba Mexican Grill, Vapiano, Zpizza and several other…

Girl Scout Cookie fro-yo now at Menchie's

March 27, 2014

Menchie's is now serving a new fro-yo called Girl Scouts Caramel Coconut Cookie Craze, inspired by one of the most popular Girl Scout Cookies and created under…

Panda Express 'gone fishin'

March 27, 2014

Forget April Fools' Day; Panda Express is instead hosting a nationwide April Fish Day this April 1, with guests receiving a complimentary serving of its newest…

Study dispels foodservice packaging recycling myths

March 27, 2014

A recent benchmarking survey commissioned by the Foodservice Packaging Institute found widespread but varied acceptance of foodservice packaging by material…

Potatopia adds customer services

March 27, 2014

New York's Potatopia has added a few services to allow its customers more ways to order their spuds, including staying open until 4 a.m. on Fridays and…