Original ChopShop testing kiosks, digital menu boards

April 5, 2024

Original ChopShop, which has 22 locations, is opening this summer in Tucson and will test digital menu boards. The store, 2749 N. Campbell Ave., features a…

BurgerFi leverages Heinz Remix Machine

April 4, 2024

BurgerFi, a fast-casual restaurant chain, has announced it was the first adopter of the Heinz Remix Machine at its Lauderdale-By-The-Sea location in Florida.

Cheba Hut collabs with Cypress Hill

April 4, 2024

Homies nationwide will go "Insane in the Brain" when they hear about the partnership between Cheba Hut and rap group Cypress Hill to celebrate their favorite…

Jersey Mike’s raises record-breaking $25M

April 4, 2024

Jersey Mike's Subs and customers rallied to raise more than $25 million to help 200 local charities during its 14th Annual Month of Giving in March. The…

How music affects restaurant foot traffic, revenue

by Ola Sars — Founder, CEO and Chairman, Soundtrack Your Brand

Nearly 80% of people notice the music being played in restaurants and research has proven music has a lasting impact on consumer spending habits.

Chipotle, Dog Haus among fast casuals giving freebies on National Burrito Day

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

National Burrito Day is April 4. Here's what some fast casuals are offering up for the annual celebration.

Fazoli's kicks off Canadian expansion

April 3, 2024

Kentucky-based Fazoli's, which has 220 restaurants in 27 states, is opening 25 locations in Canada over the next 10 years thanks to a partnership with Briwin…

Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken opening 1st San Diego location

April 2, 2024

Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken is hosting a grand opening party next week to celebrate its first San Diego location, which opened last month…

Atomic Wings lands 15-unit deal for Virginia, North Carolina

April 2, 2024

New York-based Atomic Wings, a 25-unit chicken wing franchise, has signed a 15-unit area representative deal with Timir, Pritul and Hiren Patel to expand in…

Flame Broiler relaunching franchising

April 2, 2024

Flame Broiler, a Korean-inspired fast casual restaurant known for its rice bowls, is relaunching franchising after a five-year hiatus to focus on building a…

&pizza releases LTO pickle-topped pizza

April 1, 2024

Washington D.C.-based &pizza has unveiled its latest LTO, the Dickle. The pizza features a layer of tangly dill pickles and is available through May 4…

Smoothie King tripling Las Vegas footprint

April 1, 2024

Dallas-based Smoothie King has signed development agreements to bring seven locations to Las Vegas, tripling its footprint in the market.

Taziki's opens 23rd Tennessee location

April 1, 2024

Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe has opened its fourth Chattanooga-Cleveland area location at 5215 Highway 153 and across from Northgate Mall. Marking Tennessee's…

Dave's Hot Chicken opens 200th location

March 29, 2024

Dave's Hot Chicken, a Nashville-style hot chicken concept that started seven years ago in an East Hollywood parking lot pop-up, has added its 200th location.

La Madeleine taps Thanx to grow loyalty platform

March 29, 2024

La Madeleine has released an app, powered by Thanx, featuring a revamped loyalty program, Bonjour Rewards and digital ordering experience. The enhancements…

Restaurant labeling often overlooked task in QSRs

March 28, 2024

Labeling in the kitchen is an important task that can help keep a restaurant in the black as it can improve order accuracy and enhance back-of-the-house…

Graze Craze doubles footprint

March 28, 2024

Graze Craze, a charcuterie franchise, had a a record-breaking year in 2023, nearly doubling its footprint opening 35 locations and entering Arizona, Arkansas…

Big Chicken scores 6-unit deal

March 28, 2024

Big Chicken, founded by Hall of Famer and entrepreneur Shaquille O'Neal, has signed a six-unit agreement with restaurant operator, Jason Ratlif, to open stores…

4 ways The Great Greek uses data to improve operations

Bob Andersen, president of The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, reveals how he uses dynamic data sets to uncover patterns, make better decisions and solve…

Oracle food and beverage POS platform a full-bodied experience

March 27, 2024

POS systems have evolved into sophisticated digital transactions. They're no longer simply cash registers — they keep payments, employee hours, analytics and…