Menu upgrades discussed at the Fast Casual Executive Summit

Shannon McClellan, key account manager for Kraft, attended the Fast Casual Executive Summit and talked with site editor Cherryh Butler about simple ways to…

Planning for industry's Top 3 funding emergencies

Emergencies can have a severe impact on a restaurant's business, so being prepared for them is key.

Is your app ready for Apple's iOS7?

by Jess Taylor — CEO, Blue Rocket

Apple's recent release of iOS 7 has several changes, and with any new software update, there are bound to be a few glitches. Since your restaurant's app is…

Mobile is ideal for Millennials

by Jitendra Gupta — Mobile CRM Director, Punchh

When it comes to mobile marketing in fast casual restaurants, it's all about Millennials—at least that's the belief of several restaurant operators we listened…

Not so scary Halloween

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

Consumers spend a lot for Halloween; the key is to be creative and promote louder than your competition.

Cheba Hut rolls out new menu

October 23, 2013

Cheba Hut "Toasted" Subs has rolled out a new menu item featuring sandwiches, salads and "Munchies" (appetizers).

Barfresh gains rights to supply ready-to-blend beverages in new global markets

October 23, 2013

Barfresh Food Group Inc., a marketer and distributor of ready-to-blend beverages, including smoothies, shakes and frappes, has acquired the exclusive worldwide…

Restaurants expected to post 3.2% job growth in 2013

October 23, 2013

The restaurant industry is expected to finish 2013 with a job growth rate of 3.2 percent. This is according to new analysis from the National Restaurant…

Bareburger adopts PunchTab

October 23, 2013

PunchTab, an omni-channel loyalty and engagement platform, announced this week that Bareburger has adopted PunchTab's technology.

Dunn Bros Coffee launches mobile payments

October 23, 2013

Dunn Bros Coffee today announced the franchise-wide rollout of its mobile payments and loyalty app created by LevelUp. Since Dunn Bros customers are always on…

Fatburger launches burger with Grey Poupon

October 23, 2013

Fatburger is now offering two new LTOs — the Red Velvet Milkshake and the Grey Poupon Dijon Mustard Mushroom Swiss Fatburger — through the holidays, according…

Spanish fast casual opens in DC area

October 23, 2013

100 Montaditos, a Spanish fast casual concept, has opened a new location in Bethesda, Md., according to a company press release. The restaurant concept, which…

MOOYAH focuses on consumer engagement with online game

October 23, 2013

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes is redefining how it talks to customers by engaging with them directly through a digital game sweepstakes, according to a…

Lavu intros new POS features to simplify tax collection

October 23, 2013

Lavu Inc. has introduced new features to its restaurant POS system that the company said had previously only been found in high-end legacy systems.

What's the state of the Fast Casual industry?

The Fast Casual State of the Industry analyzes several topics, including menu trends and workforce and business strategies.

Mama Fu's rolling out delivery, to-go model

October 22, 2013

Mama Fu's Asian House is rolling out a new prototype that offers only takeout, delivery and catering. Opening the first location in Mama Fu's hometown of…

They said what? Top quotes from Fast Casual Exec Summit

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Nearly 150 restaurant operators gathered last week in New Orleans for our eighth annual Fast Casual Executive Summit. We were honored to meet leaders of some…

Entrepreneurial growth slow but steady, survey finds

October 22, 2013

Entrepreneurs are making slow but steady progress toward growth, according to the Fall 2013 American Express OPEN Small Business Monitor. The research suggests…

Pizza Hut UK boss leaves for Starbucks' position

October 22, 2013

Mark Fox, head of Pizza Hut's delivery service in the United Kingdom, has left the company to assume the role of UK managing director of Starbucks. According…

NetWaiter launches system for convenient group ordering

October 22, 2013

NetWaiter, an online ordering service for restaurants, announced the availability of a group ordering feature that the company said allows offices and other…