MOOYAH becomes Official Burger of UConn Athletics

August 1, 2013

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes has been named the Official Burger of the University of Connecticut athletics department. The expanding burger brand…

Japanese crepe concept opens in US

August 1, 2013

Eight Turn Crepe, a fast casual restaurant offering hand-crafted Japanese-inspired crepes, opened its first U.S. location this week in New York City. Serving…

Giardino taps SCS to manage supply chain

August 1, 2013

Supply Chain Services is now Giardino Gourmet Salad's provider of supply chain management services.

Rubio's launches new Coastal Trio, sangria

August 1, 2013

Rubio's has added a new taco flight of three to its menu. The Coastal Trio includes: The Original Fish Taco, The Grilled or Blackened Tilapia Taco and The…

Max Brenner opens 1st DC-area location

August 1, 2013

Max Brenner opened its Chocolate Bar this week in the lifestyle center of Bethesda Row in Washington D.C. The new location, according to a company press…

How 1 CEO succeeds with several fast casual concepts

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Brian Bailey gives an in-depth look at the many hats he wears and how he plans to grow Ichor.

Google allowing Starbucks to offer faster Wi-Fi

August 1, 2013

Starbucks has selected Google to provide the next generation of its Wi-Fi offering for its customers. Beginning this month, new U.S. company-operated Starbucks…

Big data in little hands: It happens with mobile

by Jitendra Gupta — Mobile CRM Director, Punchh

The advertising world reeled on July 28 when it learned two of the industry’s largest firms, Omnicon and Publicis, merged to form the largest ad company on the…

Restaurant operators remain optimistic about sales growth

July 31, 2013

As a result of positive sales and traffic and an optimistic outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance…

U.S. restaurant count up 0.5 percent over last year

July 31, 2013

There were 3,045 more restaurants in the U.S. in Spring 2013 than there were in Spring 2012, according to a recent U.S. restaurant census conducted by The NPD…

NRA offering new allergen awareness program for restaurateurs

July 31, 2013

The National Restaurant Association announced the launch of ServSafe Allergens Online Course, a new online training course from the creators of the ServSafe…

Fazoli's updates, brings back pizza, baked pastas

July 31, 2013

Fazoli's is reprising its popular Pizza Baked Pasta promotion with an expanded menu of pastas and new flavors. Fazoli's also is introducing a new sweet treat…

Rick Ross rocks out with Wingstop

July 31, 2013

Maybach Music Group CEO Rick Ross celebrated National Chicken Wing Day this week by buying a Wingstop. The platinum recording artist is now the owner of the…

Summit gathers most foodservice women leaders ever

July 30, 2013

The Women's Foodservice Forum (WFF) kicked off its 11th Annual Executive Summit at the JW Marriott Chicago this week.

Conficting stories to blame for gun safety group's outrage at Starbucks?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

July 30, 2013

One advocacy is up in arms after stories hit this week reporting that Starbucks pre-approved a meeting in Sioux Falls, S.D., for armed gun advocates to rally…

Gluten-free: It’s good for business

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

A handful of chains are doing gluten-free right.

NYC's soda ban ruled unconstitutional by appeals court

July 30, 2013

New York City's "soda ban" was ruled unconstitutional today by a state appeals court.

Cintas releases customizable restroom collection for restaurants

July 30, 2013

To help restaurants promote their brand image, Cintas Corporation has introduced its new Signature Series, a line of customizable, designer restroom dispensers…

WyckWyre customer referrals up nearly 50 percent in 2013

July 30, 2013

WyckWyre, a provider of customizable applicant tracking systems for the food and hospitality industry, has announced it has experienced a 46-percent growth…

Tossed signs 30-unit deal for Middle East

July 30, 2013

Tossed has signed a 30-unit franchise development agreement with Al Sayegh Brothers Trading Company, a multinational conglomerate based in the United Arab…