Habit Burger rolling out  Tempura Jalapeno Charburger

March 3, 2020

The Habit Burger Grill is taking innovation to the next level with its Tempura Jalapeno Charburger, available March 11-April 28 for $5.99, according to the…

The solo diner ranks tops in U.S. restaurant visits

March 3, 2020

When it comes to who's dining out the single diner is tops when it comes to U.S. restaurant visits.

Dave's Hot Chicken signs second 10-unit deal

March 3, 2020

Dave's Hot Chicken, which started as a Los Angeles-based pop-up concept, has inked a franchise agreement to open 10 locations throughout Orange County, South…

Taco John's adds VP of Franchising

March 3, 2020

Taco John's has appointed Brooks Speirs as vice president of franchise development, according to a company press release.

Starbucks, Nespresso stop purchasing from Guatemalan farms employing children

March 3, 2020

An investigation by "Dispatches," a British TV documentary that aired Monday on Channel 4, claimed coffee farms in Guatemala supplying both Starbucks and…

Teriyaki Madness providing new revenue stream for franchisees

March 3, 2020

Teriyaki Madness has rolled out a new catering program that offers easier ordering and navigation for customers and will be a lucrative revenue stream for…

Giardino Gourmet Salad franchisees join ownership team

March 3, 2020

Giardino Gourmet Salads founders Ody and Kenny Lugo have signed a deal to share ownership of the 20-unit Florida-based chain with their largest multi-unit…

Toast launches hardware to help streamline restaurant ops

March 3, 2020

Toast Inc. has launched a suite of point-of-sale tools, called Toast Hardware, designed to help accelerate the restaurant payments process. Building on Toast…

Yogurtland debuts dairy-free, vegan smoothie bowl

March 3, 2020

Frozen yogurt brand Yogurtland is now offering a self-serve mixed berry smoothie bowl, which is a dairy-free, vegan option.

Rapid Fire Pizza intros vegan 'sausage' pizza

March 3, 2020

Kettering, Ohio-based Rapid Fired Pizza is upping their vegan focus with the addition of a vegan pizza that the brand said is timed to coincide with the…

Oracle tech aims to help restaurants, food trucks boost agility, reliability

March 3, 2020

Oracle's new Micros Workstation 625 and 655 POS systems aim to help eateries and food trucks speed up the ordering process and reduce customer wait times.

HMSHost taps former Jamba, Starbucks exec as COO

March 2, 2020

HMSHost, a restaurateur known for operating in airports and motorways, has appointed industry veteran Joe Thornton as EVP and COO. He will oversee HMSHost…

Barberitos delivers mobile app upgrade

March 2, 2020

Barberitos, a fast casual restaurant featuring southwestern-style burritos, has launched its updated mobile app, which includes a new design for the location…

Blaze opening in Southfield, Michigan mall

March 2, 2020

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza said in a news release it is opening a new store in Southfield, Michigan Thursday in the Tel Twelve Mall on Telegraph Road. To…

Honest Tea founder joins Whole Foods-based fast casual brand

March 2, 2020

Honest Tea Founder Seth Goldman is sinking his expertise into the fast casual industry, helping to expand PLNT Burger, a restaurant located at the Whole Foods…

The Halal Shack adding Impossible Foods to menu

March 2, 2020

The Halal Shack is joining the fake meat craze, partnering with Impossible Foods to offer a plant-based meat substitute that customers can order as fillings in…

Jersey Mike's adds Grubhub for delivery, pickup

March 2, 2020

Jersey Mike’s Subs, a fast casual sandwich chain, has added Grubhub to its third-party delivery network at more than 1,000 locations across the U.S.

Moe's throwing queso shade at Chipotle - again

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

February 28, 2020

While McDonald's and Wendy's are engaged in a breakfast battle, Moe's Southwest Grill is throwing shade at Chipotle, which launched a new queso offering this…

Pollo Tropical launches delivery with Uber Eats

February 28, 2020

Pollo Tropical has partnered with Uber Eats to offer delivery and is launching free delivery this weekend to celebrate. Pollo customers had been searching…

Keurig Dr Pepper and Nestle partner on Starbucks K-Cup pods

February 28, 2020

Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc. has partnered with Nestlé USA to manufacture and distribute Starbucks branded packaged coffee in K-Cup pods in the U.S. and Canada…