Two fast casual brands on mission to prove 'healthy' is delicious

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

CEOs Paul Chaudury and Tim Murphy discuss how using the "right" marketing techniques will help their healthy fast casual concepts succeed.

Sky's named to 'Top Food Truck" list

July 6, 2013

TheDailyMeal.com canvassed more than 300 food trucks throughout 30 cities to rank this year's 101 Best Food Trucks in America. A fast casual concept, Sky's…

Fast casual Asian brand taps marketing agency to help expand

July 6, 2013

Wok Chi USA, LLC is bringing Chinese stir-fry cuisine to Hillsborough County. With the first unit open in mid-May at the Regency Center on SR 60 in Brandon…

Fazoli's CEO accepts FastCasual.com's highest award

Carl Howard, CEO of Fazoli's, accepts his award during FastCasual.com's Top 100 Awards Banquet. Fazoli's was named No. 1 on the 2013 list of Fast Casual Top…

MasterCard drives dining with a purpose

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Restaurants provided opportunity to join MasterCard and Stand Up to Cancer

LevelUp mobile payment solution now available restaurants with pcAmerica POS

July 3, 2013

pcAmerica, a retail and restaurant point-of-sale software developer, announced an agreement to integrate the LevelUp mobile payment and loyalty solution into…

Uncle Maddio's hosting kids' art camps systemwide

July 3, 2013

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint is hosting a free weekly art camp for kids taught by local artisans every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. During that time, families…

Tropical Smoothie signs multi-unit franchise deal

July 3, 2013

Tropical Smoothie Café has announced the signing of a multi-unit development deal with Raleigh, N.C.,  entrepreneur Sherman Dye to bring five Tropical Smoothie…

McAlister's Deli giving away free tea

July 3, 2013

McAlister's Deli has launched its "Sweet Summer Sweepstakes" to celebrate and reward its guests. Every day until Free Tea Day on July 25, McAlister's is giving…

Restaurant industry applauds delay of Obamacare employer mandate

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Businesses with 50-plus employees now have an extra year to comply with coverage.

Bananas Smoothies adds Greek yogurt to menu

July 3, 2013

Bananas Smoothies and Frozen Yogurt is introducing non-fat Greek yogurt to its menu with the launch of its Go Greek! promotion this month. Customers can…

Barberitos opening in Tallahassee

July 3, 2013

Barberitos Franchising, Inc. is opening a new location in Tallahassee, Fla., under the direction of Russell and Elizabeth Miller. The Millers decided to open…

KFC ready to open a fast casual spinoff?

July 2, 2013

In the spring, KFC closed one of its flagship units in its hometown of Louisville, Ky., to remodel into what the company calls an "Innovation Restaurant." The…

Pie Five Pizza awards 12 franchise units to Austin

July 2, 2013

Pie Five Pizza will soon plant a flag in Austin, Texas after the company awarded 12 franchise units to entrepreneurs Sudesh Patidar and Chirag Patel.

Chicken Salad Chick to make Destin debut

July 2, 2013

Chicken Salad Chick, based in Auburn, Ala., will open Florida's second Chicken Salad Chick franchise at the end of the month in Destin. The restaurant is…

Earl of Sandwich Chooses Punchh to accelerate WOM marketing

July 2, 2013

The Earl of Sandwich has chosen the Punchh Marketing Automation Platform to reward its loyal customers on mobile devices and acquire new customers through…

Teriyaki Madness CEO prepares for Asian Invasion

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Rod Arreola chatted with us about why he expects other Asian concepts to jump on the fast casual bandwagon and how he plans to drive the competition.

Smashburger adds PB&J Shake

July 1, 2013

Smashburger has unveiled its newest Häagen-Dazs shake, the Peanut Butter & Jelly, plucked directly from its secret menu of items created by customers.…

Root beer float fro-yo debuts at Orange Leaf

July 1, 2013

Drawing on a timeless American summer treat, Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt is serving Root Beer Float fro-yo for a limited time only. Customers may order this…

Yogurtland getting 'Looney' with six new flavors

July 1, 2013

Using Yogurtland's mobile app, fans can scan QR codes on the in-store flavor cards and earn free yogurt when ordering the Looney Tunes flavors.