Going global: Is your brand ready?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Restaurant execs share the dos and don'ts of expanding internationally.

Food Runner acquires Philippines-based City Delivery

February 27, 2014

Food Runner, a food delivery company in Southeast Asia, has acquired City Delivery, another food delivery service operating in the Philippines. The acquisition…

NRA names new SVP of ServSafe

February 27, 2014

The National Restaurant Association announced the appointment of Sherman Brown as senior vice president of business and financial strategy for its ServSafe…

5 ways restaurants can embrace sustainable packaging

If customers believe you are irresponsible in sourcing your packaging, they may cease to give you their business.

Cheese Merchants introduces new brands

February 27, 2014

Cheese Merchants of America, a cheese supplier to the foodservice and retail industries, has announced a change in its cheese brands: Mama Francesca is now…

Jersey Mike's adds charity partners for its annual Month of Giving campaign

February 27, 2014

This March, Jersey Mike's Subs is partnering with more than 100 local charities for the company's 4th Annual March "Month of Giving" fundraising campaign.

Modmarket opening in Denver mall

February 27, 2014

Modmarket announced today the opening of its seventh Front Range restaurant. The new Modmarket is at 900 16th St., in Denver at the 16th Street Mall, an…

Social Blends launches low-calorie, on-tap cocktails

February 27, 2014

While craft beer is becoming more popular in fast casual restaurants, it's often marketed to men, leaving out many female customers who may prefer other…

Smiling Moose opens four new units

February 27, 2014

Smiling Moose Deli has recently opened four new locations in Cincinnati; Rapid City, S.D.; Bozeman, Montana; and Fargo, N.D., accordinig to a company press…

Abraaj Group exits Pancake House

February 27, 2014

The Abraaj Group has exited its investment in Pancake House Inc., one of the largest fast casual dining chains in the Philippines, according to theasset.com.

Muscle Maker launches new protein shake

February 27, 2014

Muscle Maker Grill has partnered with Inergetics, a developer of nutritional supplements, to launch a high- performance, private-label protein shake to be…

Rubio's dishing up sustainable tilapia options

February 27, 2014

Rubio's Restaurants is introducing two new grilled Regal Springs Tilapia menu items, representing the brand's dedication to creating delicious, craveable…

Passion brewing at Maui Wowi

February 27, 2014

To help customers cope with the extreme weather conditions hitting communities across the U.S., Maui Wowi Hawaiian is bringing back its warm Pacific Passion…

Zoyo expands into Virginia

February 27, 2014

Zoyo Neighborhood Yogurt, an Arizona-based self-serve frozen yogurt franchise, has announced the launch of the brand in Virginia. Local franchisees Isaura…

Latin American fast casual launches new design

February 27, 2014

Pollo Campero has launched a new global brand platform and modern restaurant design debuting in Guatemala and El Salvador with plans for remodels and new…

Easy Ice enters strategic sales and service partnership

February 26, 2014

Easy Ice LLC announced an expanded sales and service partnership with Ecolab's Equipment Care Division. Under the terms of the partnership, Ecolab will offer…

CONNECT 2014 Mobile Innovation Summit announced for retail and restaurant industries

February 26, 2014

With a slogan of "Think Mobile First," Networld Media Group properties MobilePaymentsToday.com and RetailCustomerExperience.com will join forces to convene the…

Revention launches POS buyback campaign

February 26, 2014

Revention Inc. announced it will launch a nationwide sales campaign focused on a POS buyback.

Restaurant chains experience slight growth in 2013, independents flat

February 26, 2014

The U.S. restaurant count increased by less than 1 percent from a year ago, reaching a total of 633,043 units, according to a recent restaurant census…

Evolution Fresh expanding in Midwest

February 26, 2014

Evolution Fresh customers in the Midwest now have more access to cold-pressed juice in more than 360 Chicagoland company-operated Starbucks stores. This…