Bakery cafe category expected to grow over next 5 years

October 9, 2013

The Bakery Cafe industry is heating up as consumers warm to the idea of moderately priced, high-quality menu offerings, accrding to a new report from…

Ivar's celebrating 75th anniversary

October 9, 2013

Ivar's, a Seattle-based fast casual seafood restaurant that also has three fulls-service restaurants, is celebrating 75 years in the business with a "surprise…

Spicy Pickle opens in Middle East

October 9, 2013

Cibus International, a Colorado-based, fast casual franchising company, opened a Spicy Pickle restaurant in Doha this week, the first of seven new locations in…

'How to' webinar on digital menu boards available for free download

October 9, 2013

Restaurants everywhere are converting their menu boards from static to digital with LCD displays. Whether it's the local coffee shop or the latest restaurant…

Mama Fu's hits the Black Market

October 9, 2013

Mama Fu's is releasing its Black Market Menu this week and will also launch a system-wide update to the regular menu. Updates will include new entrees, a new…

5 reasons to hold off on firing

Use this checklist prior to pulling the trigger on your expensive turnover revolver.

Fazoli's announces name of new Italian fast casual concept

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

CEO Carl Howard will grow Fazoli's and Venti-Tre simultaneously.

Is your restaurant fireproof?

Follow these steps to protect your business from a fire.

5 ways to market your restaurant catering holiday program

by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia

The most valuable marketing tool available to you as a restaurant operator is your people; train them.

SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza to continue West Coast expansion

October 8, 2013

Kansas City, Mo.-based SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza plans to open two more Orange County, Calif., locations in Los Alamitos in December 2013 and in Huntington Beach…

Paciugo Gelato Caffè intros Apple Caramel, Spiced Pumpkin LTOs

October 8, 2013

Dallas-based Paciugo Gelato Caffè is warming up its fall menu with two new limited-time flavors: Apple Caramel and Spiced Pumpkin. Both are available through…

McAlister's launches sandwich, salad LTOs

October 8, 2013

McAlister's Deli is honoring fall with two Turkey Cranberry LTOs through Dec. 30. New menu items include:

Cosi rolling out digital campaign

October 8, 2013

Così, a fast casual restaurant chain with more than 100 restaurants, has teamed up with digital engagement provider ePrize to launch "Fall Into Così," a…

Robeks adds seasonal juices

October 8, 2013

Premium smoothie and juice franchise Robeks is taking its cues from the harvest schedule as it rolls out four fresh seasonal menu items for fall, according to…

Schlotzsky's adds 2 new made-to-order salads

October 8, 2013

Schlotzsky's has added to two new salads to the menu: the Italian Chopped and Southwestern Chicken salads, according to a company press release.

MOOYAH announces staff changes to fuel growth

October 8, 2013

After awarding more than 50 restaurants in the last 24 months, MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes, has announced two executive moves to support the brand's…

Jamba adjusts growth targets

October 8, 2013

Jamba Inc. this week provided an update on key business initiatives, preliminary fiscal year 2014 guidance and adjusted estimates for fiscal year 2013…

Pei Wei launches Sriracha Pineapple Pork Lettuce Wraps

October 8, 2013

To celebrate the fall season, Pei Wei Asian Diner is introducing a new limited-time menu offering, Sriracha Pineapple Pork Lettuce Wraps. Available now through…

Muscle Maker inks 13 franchise deals for 22 new units

October 8, 2013

Muscle Maker has signed 13 franchise agreements to develop 22 locations throughout the country. Among the 22 franchises, which raises the total number of…

Report: Why most dining loyalty programs fail

October 8, 2013

Rewards Network has released a new report, "Why Most Dining Loyalty Programs Fail," that can be downloaded on the company's blog. The report focuses on six…