Savory promotes 2 leaders to president, VP of finance

November 28, 2023

Savory, a private equity firm based in Utah, has promoted Tyler Nelson to president and Richie Stevens to VP of Finance for Savory Fund.

Ziggi's Coffee signs 50-unit deal

November 27, 2023

Colorado-based Ziggi's Coffee is entering the Atlanta market via a 50-unit deal.

Jersey Mike's raises $4M for Feeding America

November 27, 2023

Jersey Mike's Subs and its customers raised $4 million in November for Feeding America, a U.S.-based hunger relief organization.

3 small fast casual brands proving catering technology is affordable

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

CEOs of Thai Chili2go, Dillas Quesadillas and Eatzi's Market & Bakery reveal how affordable catering technologies are helping to grow their businesses.

3 Key Advantages Of Online Food Ordering For Today’s Customers

Discover three advantages of online food ordering for customers and what POS hardware and technology are needed to make it happen.

Embracing AI without killing the restaurant budget

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Leaders from Five Guys, BurgerFi, Papa Johns and Primanti Bros. shared how their brands are embracing AI without breaking the bank in a Fast Casual Executive…

KC Chipotle renames store in honor of Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift

November 20, 2023

A Chipotle in Kansas City is renaming itself "Chipolte" in honor of Travis Kelce, a two-time Super Bowl-winning tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs and new…

Webinar to explore multi-unit franchising

November 20, 2023

The upcoming webinar, "Mastering Multi-Unit Franchise Success: Insights from a Seasoned Operator," scheduled for Dec. 5, 2023, at 2 p.m. EST, promises to be a…

Dave's Hot Chicken opens 7 stores in 1 week

November 20, 2023

Los Angels-based Dave's Hot Chicken notched a brand milestone through the opening of seven restaurants in one week in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin; Saugus, Maryland…

Radar delivering full-stack geofencing, mapping functionalities

November 20, 2023

Radar, a provider of geofencing, has unveiled Radar Maps Platform, featuring vector base maps as well as a suite of geocoding, search and routing APIs…

Freddy's adds Franchise Development VP

November 20, 2023

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has hired Nick Booras as a VP of Franchise Development, where he'll work with Franchise Development VP Mary Coots to…

Authentic experiences: How your brand can reach Gen Z for success and customer loyalty

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

The APC Gen Z study found that Gen Z has five top demands from businesses and brands: 1. Authenticity. 2. PhysiDigital. 3. Experiential. 4. Custom. 5.

The Great Greek rolling out 3 non-traditional formats

November 17, 2023

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill has created three non-traditional dining formats, including a to-go-only restaurant, a digital kitchen and special venue…

Robeks expanding Arizona presence

November 16, 2023

Los Angeles-based Robeks, which serves smoothies, juices, acai bowls and toasts is expanding its presence in Arizona. By year's end, it will have 10 locations…

Potbelly lands 22-unit deal for Washington

November 16, 2023

Potbelly Corp. has signed a 22-unit deal with Sound Sandwich LLC to expand in the greater Seattle-Tacoma region of Washington state. The agreement includes the…

6 Fatburgers coming to Texas

November 15, 2023

Los Angeles-based FAT Brands Inc., the parent company of Fatburger and 17 other restaurant concepts, is bringing six franchised Fatburger locations to Hidalgo…

Pieology gets nutty with Dessert Pizza made with Nutella

November 15, 2023

Pieology has introduced the Dessert Pizza made with Nutella to its menu, according to a press release.

Gen Z sipping on craft beverages, less alcohol

November 15, 2023

Gen Z, which is made up of people between the ages of 11 and 26, is the largest and most diverse generation with a spending power of $360 billion and craves…

How Vicious Biscuit plans to conquer brunch

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

South Carolina-based Vicious Biscuit is taking its "Body by Biscuit" messaging and its $2.5 million AUVs cross-country with franchising opportunities.

Dave’s Hot Chicken using AI to maximize 3rd party delivery profitability

November 15, 2023

Los Angeles-based Dave's Hot Chicken has tapped LoopAI, a SaaS provider specializing in maximizing third-party delivery profitability for restaurants, to help…