Corner Bakery continues West Coast growth

January 16, 2014

Corner Bakery Cafe rounded out 2013, with a multi-unit restaurant development agreement and plans to open eight new restaurants in the Sacramento area with new…

Trend watch: Potatoes are a center-plate food

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Just as the salad once moved from the sidelines to become a star entree, the potato is coming off the bench.

NRA's chief innovation officer elected to Meals on Wheels board

January 16, 2014

The National Restaurant Association announced that Phil Kafarakis, chief Innovation & member advancement officer, has been elected to the Meals On Wheels…

Pizza Hut's fast casual prototype revealed

The new formats also include digital menu boards, deck ovens and an open seating environment.

Seattle's Best Coffee launches single-cup retail line

January 15, 2014

Seattle's Best Coffee, a featured brand within Starbucks Corporation, is launching three new coffee products to build on its roast & ground packaged coffee…

PizzaRev adds four franchisee groups to roster

January 15, 2014

California-based PizzaRev announced it has signed new agreements with four franchisee groups covering territory in five states. According to a news release…

Red Mango hits growth spurt in 2013

January 15, 2014

When it comes to growth, 2013 was a success for Red Mango. The chain surpassed 270 locations, which includes units across 30 states and 43 international sites…

How Do you Roll? running $5 promo

January 15, 2014

This month marks the third time How Do You Roll? has run its "California Dreamin'" promotion, offering California roll and miso soup for $5, according to a…

About the PCI Standards Council

by Brad Cyprus — Chief of Security and Compliance, Vendor Safe Technologies

The Council’s five founding global payment brands have agreed to incorporate the PCI DSS as the technical requirements of each of their data security…

I Love Velvet evolves its mPOS technology

January 14, 2014

I Love Velvet, a mobile point-of-sale hardware and software provider, has announced the launch of a series of customer-facing, dual view mPOS models and new…

A look into the menu crystal ball: Top 3 trends of 2014

Why eggs, tea and local produce will grab the spotlight.

Is Pizza Hut going fast casual?

January 14, 2014

Pizza Hut is dipping into a market typically dominated by city street vendors and shopping mall concepts. The Associated Press reports that the chain is…

Digital agency forecasts restaurant tech trends

January 14, 2014

The team at Dreambox Creations, a digital agency for the restaurant industry, has forecasted five tech trends that restaurateurs should consider for 2014. They…

Noodles & Co announces preliminary Q4 results

January 14, 2014

Noodles & Company has announced preliminary, unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2013.

Pei Wei 'reFRESHES' menu, look

January 14, 2014

As individuals across the country make New Year's resolutions, Pei Wei Asian Diner has resolved to "reFRESH" nationwide with a new year full of new options.

Moe's expanding with multi-unit deal in Cali

January 14, 2014

Moe's Southwest Grill has signed a deal to bring 18 new restaurants to Sacramento and Santa Cruz, Calif., over the next seven years. This is Moe's first…

Togo's opening in Lincoln, Cali.

January 14, 2014

Togo's Eateries has opened its first restaurant in Lincoln, Calif., and will offer online ordering and catering services for in-store pickup. The new location…

Fatburger offering Reese's milkshake, Thousand Island burger

January 14, 2014

Fatburger has added two new options to bring both sweet and tangy to the menu. The chain will be offering the Reese's Peanut Butter Milkshake and the Thousand…

Newk's hosting 'Souper Bowl' showdown

January 14, 2014

In celebration of National Soup Month and one of the most anticipated sporting events of the year, Super Bowl XLVIII, Newk's Eatery is hosting a Souper Bowl…

Ena's Jerkmania launches '14 promos

January 14, 2014

Ena's Jerkmania, an Ohio-based Jamaican fast casual concept, is giving its customers a variety of perks this year, including new merchandise and discounts…