Fiserv launches Clover Station Pro to boost restaurant efficiency

February 28, 2020

Fiserv Inc. has rolled out Clover Station Pro, a POS device designed to speed checkout and boost engagement, particularly in the restaurant industry. The…

DoorDash files draft IPO registration with SEC

February 27, 2020

DoorDash has announced a confidential submission to the Securities and Exchange Commission for an initial public offering. 

Taco Cabana reports poor Q4 earnings, replacing president

February 27, 2020

Fiesta Restaurant Group Inc, parent company of Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana, reported Thursday that total Q4 revenues were down nearly 5%. While Pollo…

National Restaurant Association report projects 4% industry-wide sales growth this year

February 27, 2020

The National Restaurant Association projected 4% restaurant industry sales growth this year across service categories to a total national of a record $89…

Muscle Maker Grill ghosting Chicago

February 27, 2020

Muscle Maker Grill and Healthy Joe's, sister concepts specializing in healthy food based on the East Coast, are moving into Chicago but as delivery-only…

Panera launches coffee subscription plan

February 27, 2020

Subscription services have gained popularity with customers with companies like Birch Box and Dollar Shave Club leading the way to disrupt their industries…

Grubhub now delivering subscription service

February 27, 2020

Grubhub is jumping on the subscription model bandwagon with its launch of Grubhub+, a membership program offering members unlimited free delivery for $9.99.

Wagamama gearing up for US expansion

February 26, 2020

London-based Wagamama is building its U.S. presence thanks to a deal with Conversion Venture Capital and its operating partners, Robert Cornog Jr. and Richard…

Appetize names 2 new executives

February 26, 2020

Appetize Technologies Inc., a cloud point-of-sale solutions provider, announced two additions to the company’s leadership team: Craig Gatarz, executive vice…

Chipotle intros queso blanco

February 26, 2020

Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced its Queso Blanco menu item, which will be available across the U.S. on Feb. 27. This recipe features aged Monterey Jack…

I Heart Mac & Cheese to open with a splash in California

February 26, 2020

I Heart Mac & Cheese will debut in California in big style after signing a four-store franchise development deal with Jason Mejia.

Ono Hawaiian BBQ hitting 100 units by year's end

February 26, 2020

Ono Hawaiian BBQ, which opened 12 stores in 2019, is adding another 12 to 14 units by the end of the year, putting it over the 100-store mark. 

Jimmy John's removes sprouts after FDA issues E coli warning

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

February 26, 2020

Jimmy John's has removed sprouts from all of its 2,800 locations after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration sent Jimmy John's CEO James North a warning…

Uber Eats VP steps down amid fierce delivery competition

February 26, 2020

Uber Eats vice president Jason Droege announced he is stepping down as head of the mobile restaurant food delivery service. The opening will be filled by…

Farmer Boys changing name to Farmer Girls?

February 25, 2020

Farmer Boys, a Southern California-based fast casual concept known for its burgers, is celebrating Women's History Month throughout March by changing its name…

Franchisors enjoy more protection under final joint-employee ruling

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

February 25, 2020

Suing parent companies whose franchisees are involved in labor law violations just got harder. The National Labor Relations Board Tuesday reversed the Obama…

Cosi files for bankruptcy protection — again

February 25, 2020

Cosi Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and closed 30 stores. It's the second bankruptcy filing since 2016 for the Boston-based fast casual…

Pollo Tropical bringing the 'Miami Heat'

February 25, 2020

The Heat is on at Pollo Tropical as the brand is now an official partner of the Miami Heat in a three-year deal, featuring in-game promotions during home…

Shares of Shake Shack fall on revenue miss, slower transition to GrubHub

by David Jones — Editor, Networld Media Group

February 25, 2020

Shares of the fast casual chain were down sharply after the company missed revenue estimates, reported weaker same-store sales and warned that the conversion…

Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade making franchise push

February 24, 2020

Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade is riding a wave of expansion after recently moving its home base from Hawaii to Arizona. With four franchise locations in the…