News
Letter to the Editor: Corn Refiners Assoc. defends use of sweetener
February 27, 2008
Dear Editor: High fructose corn syrup is the target of much misinformation and wrongly singled out in the obesity debate. Dr. Walter Willett, Harvard…
read nowSimpson joins Firehouse Subs as communications coordinator
February 26, 2008
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Firehouse Subs has announced that it has hired Melissa Simpson as its communications coordinator. She assists the department in managing…
read nowPapa Romano's, Mr. Pita add new territories
February 26, 2008
Oakland (Mich.) Business Review: Pizza chain Papa Romano's and wrap restaurant Mr. Pita have signed master franchisee agreements to begin opening co-branded…
read nowNSF appoints director of Restaurant Food Safety Division
February 26, 2008
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — NSF International has announced that Jennifer Tong has been appointed director of NSF's Restaurant Food Safety Division. In her new role…
read nowFirst fast casual launches in UAE
February 26, 2008
Gulf News (Dubai): Al Islami Foods, provider of halal food products, launched the United Arab Emirates' first fast-casual restaurant chain, Al Farooj Fresh. In…
read nowPlayNetwork, Starbucks continue partnership
February 26, 2008
SEATTLE — PlayNetwork Inc., provider of signature media experiences for business, has announced that Starbucks has extended its partnership with PlayNetwork by…
read nowYogen Früz to add 60 Japan locations
February 26, 2008
TORONTO, Ontario — Yogen Früz, a frozen yogurt chain with 1,100 stores in more than 20 countries, has signed a master franchisee agreement with Toyoda Sangyo…
read nowGeorge Foreman appears at Fla. UFood Grill
February 26, 2008
BOSTON — Two-time world heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman appeared at a UFood Grill restaurant in Naples, Fla., Feb. 22 as part of his spokesman…
read nowDaphne's switches to trans-fat-free menu
February 25, 2008
INDIANAPOLIS — Daphne's Greek Cafe has announced that it has converted each of its more than 80 locations throughout California, Arizona, Oregon and Colorado…
read nowTropical Smoothie appoints new VP of operations
February 25, 2008
DESTIN, Fla. — Tropical Smoothie Café has announced Mike Rotondo has joined the company as vice president of operations. Rotondo will provide guidance on…
read nowGuide features gluten-free restaurants
February 25, 2008
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Triumph Dining, the nation's leading gluten-free publisher, has just released the third edition of "The Essential Gluten-Free Restaurant…
read nowPollo Campero hires real-estate director
February 25, 2008
DALLAS — Pollo Campero has announced that Paxton Sandidge III has joined its U.S. headquarters as real-estate director. His mission is to support franchisees…
read nowBaja Fresh, La Salsa partner with Rewards Network
February 25, 2008
CHICAGO — In a move to build brand awareness and attract a new customer base, Baja Fresh and La Salsa Mexican Grill have joined Rewards Network, provider of…
read nowStarbucks hires president of global development
February 25, 2008
SEATTLE — Starbucks Coffee Company has announced that former Starbucks executive Arthur Rubinfeld has returned to the company in the role of president…
read nowCoffee Klatch Roasting to offer free coffee
February 24, 2008
SAN DIMAS, Calif. — Coffee Klatch Roasting's two retail coffee locations in San Dimas and Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., will offer free coffee to customers from…
read nowBrand Capital purchases Sonoma Chicken Coop
February 24, 2008
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Brand Capital, a private equity firm focused on emerging fast-casual and quick-service restaurant brands, has announced the completed…
read nowPoling joins Panchero's as franchise director
February 21, 2008
CORALVILLE, Iowa — Greg Poling has joined Panchero's Mexican Grill as the chain's director of franchise sales, the company announced. Poling joins the…
read nowStarbucks cuts 600 positions
February 21, 2008
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Starbucks Corp. has laid off 220 employees nationwide — about 73 of them in Seattle — and will allow another 380 planned or current…
read nowVirginia Barbeque, Business Advisers Int'l partner
February 21, 2008
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Barbeque founder Rick Ivey has selected Business Advisers International BAI as a partner to provide business coaching and advisory…
read nowRadiant Systems partners with Jason's Deli
February 20, 2008
ATLANTA — Radiant Systems Inc. has announced that Deli Management Inc., owner and operator of Jason's Deli restaurants, has selected its point-of-sale…
read nowFeatured Vendor
Our API-first platform empowers brands to own their digital ecosystem and scale profitably from end-to-end. By providing a flexible foundation for first-party digital experiences and seamless operational flow, we ensure every order, from web, mobile, or third-party, is fulfilled reliably.
Subscribe
Get the latest news and resources from Fast Casual.
Recent Posts
