Yelp triples Q4 2018 number of bookings over prior year's quarter

February 26, 2019

Yelp said it has experienced significant growth in its use in the last several months, particularly in the number of diners booking at restaurants directly…

Shake Shack reports mixed results as labor costs, traffic offset higher sales

February 25, 2019

Shake Shack reported mixed results in the fiscal fourth quarter, as increased sales were offset partially by declining store traffic and increased labor costs…

Robeks brings back former marketing VP

February 25, 2019

Robeks Fresh Juices and Smoothies has hired Mitch Baker as VP of Marketing. Baker, who held the same role in the mid-2000s with the brand, had been working for…

Pollo Tropical, Taco Cabana partners with DoorDash to offer delivery

February 25, 2019

DoorDash has entered an agreement with Fiesta Restaurant Group, to offer its on-demand meal delivery service to the company’s Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana…

Guy Fieri's Chicken Guy opening 2nd unit

February 25, 2019

Following the 2018 launch of its flagship location in Walt Disney World in Orlando, Chicken Guy — owned by celebrity chef Guy Fieri and restaurateur Robert…

NYC bans CBD in food, drinks

February 25, 2019

New York City's health department issued a ban today against the use of cannabidiol, CBD, from being used in food and drinks.

Rush Bowls makes Georgia debut

February 25, 2019

Rush Bowls, a fast casual brand serving meals-in-a-bowl made with fruits, vegetables, granola, honey, protein and vitamins, is opening its first Georgia…

Captain D's opens another Colorado franchise store

February 25, 2019

There's another Captain D's location in Colorado.

Cheesecake Factory opens Asian fast casual concept in LA

February 25, 2019

Owned by the Cheesecake Factory, Social Monk Asian Kitchen is now open in Westlake Village, California, in LA County. Developed by the creators of RockSugar…

Freakin’ Unbelievable Burgers prepping 2nd Michigan store

February 22, 2019

Freakin' Unbelievable Burgers is getting ready to open its second Michigan franchise location this spring, according to a press release.

Salata Salad taps David Wheeler as chief development officer

February 22, 2019

David Wheeler has been named Salata Salad Kitchen's chief development officer, a new role within the brand.

Wingstop launches 'Where Flavor Gets Its Wings' campaign, food truck tour

February 22, 2019

Wingstop has launched a platform and creative campaign, "Where Flavor Gets Its Wings," designed to showcase flavor varieties, according to a company press…

Collab Hospitality launches TYCA at Hai House concept

February 22, 2019

Collab Hospitality launched a fast casual concept this week, called TYCA, at Hai House in Palm Beach, Florida.

Uber Eats may sell off India business to a rival

February 22, 2019

Uber Eats is reportedly negotiating to sell off its India division to rival Swiggy.

DoorDash will use $400M investment to grow 325% this year

February 22, 2019

DoorDash has raised $400 million toward expansion of the app-based food delivery platform, which a news release said has already grown more than 250 percent…

London's Bluebird Chelsea hosting Avocado Show

February 21, 2019

The all-avocado concept, Amsterdam's The Avocado Show, will pop up at Bluebird Chelsea in London from March 11 through March 24.

Uberrito debuts menu for special diet needs, healthy lifestyles

February 21, 2019

Uberrito now offers a FlexMex menu for customers on special diets and healthy lifestyles.

Jury clears Chipotle in discrimination suit

February 21, 2019

After four hours of deliberation, a California federal jury ruled Chipotle Mexican Grill did not discriminate in firing an assistant store manager who had…

Modern Market, Lemonade create restaurant group, remain separate brands

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

February 20, 2019

Lemonade Restaurant Group and Modern Market Eatery have joined forces to create Modern Restaurant Concepts as a way to help both brands improve everything from…

Farm Burger plants sustainable item on the menu

February 20, 2019

Farm Burger will add a catfish sandwich to its menu come March 5, just in time for the Lenten season.