News
Restaurant performance down again for August
September 29, 2009
Restaurant industry performance softened in August, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant activity posted a modest decline…
read nowMama Fu's Asian House sees revenues increase, costs drop
September 29, 2009
In the 17 months since Murphy Adams Restaurant Group purchased the Mama Fu's Asian House concept, the company has been able to lower total turnkey startup…
read nowWebby Awards seeks restaurant industry entries
September 29, 2009
The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences is inviting restaurants to submit their entries for the 14th Annual Webby Awards. The awards honor the…
read nowCaribou Coffee blend to support breast cancer research
September 29, 2009
Caribou Coffee will celebrate the memory of one of its most passionate roastmasters, Amy Erickson, who lost her battle with breast cancer in 1995. Throughout…
read nowPanda Express launches sweet fire chicken ad campaign
September 28, 2009
Siltanen & Partners Advertising has just released its latest ad campaign for Panda Express that introduces consumers to a new dish called Sweet Fire…
read nowThe Loop Pizza Grill offers free kids' meals, senior discounts
September 28, 2009
The Loop Pizza Grill is offering 10 percent off meals for seniors and free pizza and burgers for kids 12 and under, in October and November, at Loop Pizza…
read nowStarbucks delivers instant coffee nationwide
September 28, 2009
Eight months after launching its Via instant coffee line in Seattle and Chicago, Starbucks Corp. has announced the product's nationwide rollout. The launch…
read nowStarbucks adopts augmented reality app
September 28, 2009
Starbucks Corp. is advertising on the World Surfer application on the iPhone and Android platforms, according to a story in Mobile Marketer. World Surfer was…
read nowCharley's Grilled Subs launches Spicy Asian BBQ sandwich
September 27, 2009
Charley's Grilled Subs has introduced a new Spicy Asian BBQ sandwich. Charley's Spicy Asian BBQ adds a new ethnic flavor profile to its traditionally…
read nowBeautiful Brands to franchise BBQ fast casual
September 27, 2009
Beautiful Brands International (BBI) has announced the addition of Dallas-based restaurant Sonny Bryan's Smokehouse to its portfolio of restaurants to market…
read nowNYC analyzing impact of menu labeling on coffee purchases
September 24, 2009
New York City's health department is conducting a study to determine if consumer ordering habits have changed now that restaurant chains are required to post…
read nowAramark launches on-campus burger brand
September 24, 2009
Aramark Higher Education has launched Burger Studio, a student-designed on-campus burger brand. Using electronic touchscreen ordering kiosks, students can…
read nowTaco Del Mar names new CFO
September 24, 2009
Taco Del Mar Franchising Corp. has appointed Rick Braa as the company's new chief financial officer. Braa comes to Taco Del Mar with an extensive career in…
read nowTropical Smoothie Cafe sends sweepstakes winner to Hollywood
September 24, 2009
Tropical Smoothie Café has announced the winner of its sweepstakes celebrating the movie release of SHORTS, starring Jon Cryer, William H. Macy and James…
read nowJamba Juice launches franchise information Web site
September 23, 2009
Jamba Juice has debuted its new franchise Web site, the company has announced. The new franchise site, also accessible directly from the company Web site, is…
read nowSpicy Pickle completes financing transactions
September 23, 2009
Spicy Pickle Franchising Inc., the operator and franchisor of the Spicy Pickle and Bread Garden Urban Café brands, has completed two financing transactions…
read nowChipotle to offer free kids' meals
September 22, 2009
According to NBC Dallas-Fort Worth, Chipotle will launch a new kids' menu Sunday, along with a new free kids' meal promotion. Every Sunday between Sept. 2…
read nowStarbucks unveils iPhone app
September 22, 2009
Starbucks Corp. has caught the iPhone buzz with its launch of a store-location and menu application, and is testing a second app that will let customers use…
read nowCosta Vida adds fish tacos to the menu
September 22, 2009
Costa Vida has announced the addition of fresh-baked, made-to-order fish tacos to the chain's health-conscious menu options. Costa Vida's fish tacos consist of…
read nowTargetCast Networks purchases Ripple TV, expands fast casual footprint
September 22, 2009
TargetCast Networks Inc. (TCN) has acquired Ripple TV, creating a national ad-based digital out-of-home (DOOH) network in more than 1,400 locations on 3,42…
read nowSubscribe
Get the latest news and resources from Fast Casual.
