Celebrity chef opening fast casual dessert concept

February 16, 2022

Celebrity Chef Fabio Viviani has created Jars, a fast-casual dessert concept leveraging the latest technology and labor-saving cooking techniques to produce…

Smokey Bones launching first drive-thru

February 16, 2022

Smokey Bones, which has 61 full-service locations in 16 states, is adding a digital drive-thru lane to its restaurants with the first opening in April in…

Dog Haus stretching growth potential

February 16, 2022

After opening 13 locations in 2021, Pasadena-based Dog Haus has 20 more locations under construction or in the pipeline for Florida, Kentucky, Michigan…

New York Congressman seeks $60B for Restaurant Revitalization Fund

February 16, 2022

Joe Morelle U.S. Congressman Joe Morelle on Tuesday stood alongside foodservice operators to call for the replenishment of the Restaurant…

Wingstop investing $50M in tech

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

February 16, 2022

Although Wingstop's Q4 domestic same-store sales increased 7.5%, the Texas-based chain suffered a net income loss of $6.4 million, or 21 cents per share…

Newk's rolls out drive-thru prototype

February 15, 2022

Mississippi-based Newk's Eatery is making its Fort Smith, Arkansas, debut next week with its first drive-thru prototype.

Smoothie King testing order-to-text platform

February 15, 2022

Smoothie King is testing a text-to-order platform in Chicago and Jacksonville with the goal of offering a more modern guest experience while driving top-line…

Fazoli's surges into 2022

February 15, 2022

Fazoli's, owned by FAT Brands Inc., finished 2021 on a growth spurt.

Dave's Hot Chicken opening in Middle East

February 15, 2022

Los Angeles-based Dave's Hot Chicken has signed a deal with franchise company Lavoya to open 31 locations in the Arabian Gulf region, including in Saudi…

Stockholder seeks control of US Foods

February 15, 2022

Sachem Head Capital Management, an investment firm, is seeking control of US Foods Holding Corp's board, claiming the company has failed to make operational…

Clean Juice signs 100th franchise group

February 15, 2022

Charlotte-based Clean Juice's latest deal marks its 100th franchise ownership group. Glenn and Kathleen Leavitt of Idaho Falls, Idaho, are behind the deal and…

PI∙RHO True Food launching franchising

February 15, 2022

PI∙RHO Grill, a fast casual concept based in Ottawa, Ontario, has launched a franchise expansion program. The Greek and Mediterranean restaurant, which allows…

Jamba Blendid kiosks land at Georgia colleges

February 15, 2022

Patrons at two Georgia college campuses can now serve themselves Jamba smoothies thanks to Jamba Blendid self-serve kiosks, according to a press release.

Mountain Mike's Pizza expands to Idaho

February 15, 2022

Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened its first location in Idaho. The Meridian, Idaho, location is owned and operated by Gem State Pies, the franchise group that…

Chipotle opens 3,000th unit

February 15, 2022

Chipotle Mexican Grill has opened its 3,000th restaurant, according to a company press release.

Scooter's coffee upgrades mobile app

February 15, 2022

Scooter's Coffee has added features to its mobile app, including order- and pay-ahead options. Customers may browse menu options, customize their orders and…

Pure Green partners with FoodGod for juice launch

February 14, 2022

Pure Green, a national wellness bar and supplier of cold-pressed juice, is rejoining forces with celebrity food influencer, Jonathan Cheban, AKA Foodgod, to…

Study: 48% of guests use restaurant loyalty apps

February 14, 2022

Nearly half of restaurant patrons engage with a loyalty program in some way, according to "The Digital Divide: Minding The Loyalty Gap," a report based on…

Joella's Hot Chicken adds fish for Lent

February 14, 2022

In honor of Lent, Joella's Hot Chicken is bringing back the Crispy Cod Sammie and Crispy Cod Plate to all 18 locations in Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Ohio and…

Jose Andres taps Landed to fill NYC jobs

February 14, 2022

Jose Andres-owned ThinkFoodGroup has selected Landed to help find qualified employees for its four new dining destinations at The Ritz-Carlton, Nomad in New…