News & Media
Social media coach: Google+ is a 'must' for entrepreneurs
February 15, 2013
A new Global Web Index study shows Google+ grew to 343 million users globally in December.
read nowPerka named a top 10 most innovative company
February 15, 2013
Perka Inc., a mobile loyalty solution for merchants, has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the 10 most innovative companies in the "Local" category.
read nowCornery Bakery continues NY expansion
February 15, 2013
Corner Bakery Cafe recently announced plans to open 16 new restaurants in six counties in the Greater New York City area as part of a recent multiunit…
read nowZaxby's now serving Dr Pepper
February 15, 2013
Dr Pepper Snapple Group has entered into a five-year agreement with Athens, Ga.-based Zaxby's. The company, a southeast fast casual concept that serves chicken…
read nowKohnen Brothers named Barberitos 2012 Franchisees of the Year
February 14, 2013
Philip and Martin Kohnen recently received the Barberitos 2012 Franchisee of the Year award. The brothers own two units in Georgia, one in Milledgeville and…
read nowShrimp scampi tacos back at Pancheros
February 14, 2013
Pancheros has officially brought back its shrimp scampi tacos for a limited time, now until March 30. Reintroduced by popular demand, the dish will be gracing…
read nowEinstein Bros. opens 100th ARAMARK licensed unit
February 14, 2013
Einstein Noah Restaurant Group and ARAMARK, a provider of dining and facilities management services for the education sector, have opened 100 licensed…
read nowCelebrity chefs headline NRA Show's Culinary Showcase event
February 14, 2013
The National Restaurant Association announced that celebrity chefs from across the country — including Top Chef Masters winner Rick Bayless, Iron Chef's Cat…
read nowSmoothie King names CEO
February 14, 2013
New Orleans-based Smoothie King Franchises has appointed Tom O'Keefe as the company's new president and COO, along with the reappointment of Joe Lewis — one of…
read nowOrange Leaf turns fro-yo upside down
February 14, 2013
Upside down is the new right way to eat frozen yogurt at Orange Leaf, now that the 225-unit chain is encouraging guests to save the yogurt to top off their…
read nowCowboy Chicken protecting customers from cyber criminals via ANX
February 14, 2013
Cowboy Chicken has selected ANXeBusiness Corp. as the endorsed provider of security and Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard solutions for its brand…
read now
Why former Burger King president invested in Giardino Gourmet Salads
Julio Ramirez shares his plans for the chain and what type of franchisees he's seeking to help him grow the brand.
read nowStarbucks gets juiced
February 14, 2013
Fourteen months after Starbucks acquired Evolution Fresh, an organic juice company, Starbucks has expanded distribution of the healthy, cold-crafted juices to…
read now
10 ways to build your restaurant catering program
by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia
Growing catering revenues requires professional business-to-business selling skills.
read nowRestaurant franchise industry veteran starts strategic advisory firm
February 13, 2013
Franchise industry veteran Lynette McKee, CFE, announced today the launch of McKeeCo Services LLC, a franchising and development strategic advisory firm.…
read nowFreshBerry picks up market share in Middle East
February 13, 2013
Winning a sizeable market share in the Middle East is a big part of FreshBerry Frozen Yogurt Cafe's strategy, and it seems the brand is succeeding, according…
read nowGulf Arab States adds two Johnny Rockets units
February 13, 2013
The Middle East is home to two more Johnny Rockets restaurants; one in Kuwait and one in Saudi Arabia.
read nowBennigan's CEO nominated for Silver Plate Award
February 13, 2013
Less than two years after being recruited to lead Bennigan's, President & CEO Paul Mangiamele has been nominated for the 2013 Silver Plate Award. The…
read nowNFSSC taps industry veteran Joe LaRocca to speak in Vegas
February 13, 2013
Joseph LaRocca, founder and president of RetaiL-Partners, is speaking at The National Food Service Security Council's 34th Annual Conference Aug. 4-7 in Las…
read nowSubscribe
Get the latest news and resources from Fast Casual.
