DEEL Media, Pointsmith launch solution integrating print, digital retail signage

May 6, 2025

DEEL Media's digital signage solutions are now integrated with Pointsmith's software, The Engine, for an end-to-end, print-to-digital media content management…

Brothers opening Currito in home state

May 6, 2025

Currito, known for its globally inspired menu, is making its Maineville, Cincinnati, debut. The restaurant, located at 6400 S. State Route 48, opens Wednesday…

Portillo's fueling growth with loyalty program, improving operations, driving kiosk usage

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

May 6, 2025

The chain is also testing breakfast at five locations in Chicago.

Ooo la la: Buffalo’s Cafe taking fast casual model to France

May 6, 2025

Buffalo's Cafe, owned by FAT Brands, is expanding to France via a fast casual model in partnership with the group behind Big M CIE, opening 10 units in the…

CityBird hatches franchising expansion plans

May 6, 2025

After reporting a 4.3% increase in visits year-over-year in Q3, CityBird is seeking franchise partners to support its national growth, focusing on the Midwest…

Workplace orders driving restaurants' incremental revenue

May 5, 2025

The market for workplace food is expanding as businesses order restaurant food and introduce employee meal programs, sometimes as a cafeteria replacement…

Andy's Frozen Custard to turn 40, host tour

May 5, 2025

Andy's Frozen Custard turns 40 next year, and to celebrate, the brand is launching Sweet Since '86: Andy's Frozen Custard 40th Anniversary Tour, a year-long…

Valsoft acquires MonkeyMedia

May 5, 2025

Valsoft Corp. Inc., a Canadian company specializing in acquiring and developing vertical market software businesses, has acquired MonkeySoft Solutions from…

Cartwheel, MonkeyMedia integrating to deliver automated catering operations

May 2, 2025

Restaurants may now streamline and automate their catering delivery operations, thanks to a partnership with delivery management platform Cartwheel and…

Restroworks debuts self-service CX platform

May 1, 2025

Restroworks, a cloud-based restaurant technology company, has launched its RestroNext CX Suite, a customer experience platform featuring self-service kiosks…

Doner Shack doubling down in Nevada

May 1, 2025

Berlin-based Doner Shack is making U.S. growth moves, scoring a multi-unit deal with Floridian Kaushal Patel to open in Florida and welcoming a second…

DoorDash launches real-time management tools for restaurants

May 1, 2025

DoorDash is launching a suite of features to help restaurants drive sales, improve efficiency and better serve customers.

Qu, Cartwheel partner for first-party delivery capabilities

May 1, 2025

Enterprise delivery management platform Cartwheel has partnered with Qu, a unified commerce platform for enterprise restaurants. The collaboration integrates…

TMAD launches 'Executive Franchise Package' to keep momentum

May 1, 2025

Colorado-based Teriyaki Madness started 2025 with a growth spurt, opening 10 shops. Nine franchisees joined the brand, and systemwide gross sales climbed 21…

Panera coming in (croissant) clutch

April 30, 2025

Panera Bread is offering a limited-edition "Croissant Clutch," a purse inspired by its Croissant Toast Sandwiches.

Biggby's former CFO promoted to president

April 30, 2025

Biggby Coffee has promoted CFO Erin Kaylor to president.

Kraft Heinz honored for innovation

April 30, 2025

Kraft Heinz has been named to Fast Company's annual list of the world's most innovative companies.

Former Chipotle exec named Sweetgreen COO

April 30, 2025

Sweetgreen has hired Jason Cochran as COO. Effective May, he will oversee Field Operations and Operations Services and Innovation, reporting to co-founder and…

Taylor Wiederhorn named co-CEO of Fat Brands

April 30, 2025

FAT Brands Inc., the parent company of Round Table Pizza, Fatburger, Johnny Rockets and 15 other restaurant concepts, has appointed Taylor Wiederhorn as…

7 Brew hires chief people officer

April 29, 2025

7 Brew, a drive-thru beverage concept, has hired Stephanie Quillen as its first chief people officer.