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 — Publisher, 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.

Shake Shack names board member, creates leadership roles

February 20, 2019

Shake Shack has filled several executive roles and has tapped a ninth board member.

Jersey Mike's opens at Navy base

February 20, 2019

Jersey Mike's Sub has opened a location aboard Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creed-Fort Story naval base in Norfolk, Virginia.

Sajj Mediterranean puts freekeh on the menu

February 19, 2019

Sajj Mediterranean is adding freekeh, a fire-roasted green wheat, to menus at all nine California locations.

The Pie Hole expands into wholesale, namesake menu addition selling well

February 19, 2019

Pie and coffee shop The Pie Hole is launching a wholesale division as part of its market and business opportunity strategy, and is now selling pies at Café…

Middleby Corporation names new leaders as CEO retires

February 19, 2019

The Middleby Corporation has switched up its executive leadership ranks as President and CEO Selim Bassoul retired this month.

Starbucks shuttering Capitol Hill shop

February 19, 2019

Come the end of April, Starbucks will close the Roy Street Coffee and Tea, its Capitol Hill location, after 10 years in operation.

Blaze opens Ontario store this week

February 19, 2019

Blaze Pizza will open an Ontario store on Guelph Line in Burlington on Thursday, Feb. 21, followed on Feb. 22 by free pizzas for anyone who visits and also…

Global food delivery app market to soar nearly 28% by 2023

February 19, 2019

By 2023, the global food delivery mobile app market that was put at $3.78 billion in 2017 should grow to a whopping $16.61 billion in value, which is a…

Tocaya Organica prepping to open 12th location

February 15, 2019

Tocaya Organica's twelfth location will be its first in Westwood, California.

Quiznos' parent company hires former Qdoba exec

February 15, 2019

Mark Lohmann, a former senior executive with Qdoba Restaurant Group, has been named chief brand officer of Rego Restaurant Group, which owns 800 restaurants in…

Blaze tests bigger pies, delivery, in possible run-up to IPO by 2021

February 15, 2019

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza is testing large 14-inch pizzas as part of a campaign to grow its digital delivery and carryout business, a news release said. In fact…

Potbelly launches refreshed menu, pairing options

February 14, 2019

Potbelly Sandwich Shop's menu now offers pairings, bundles and a simpler pricing structure.

Fazoli's taps franchise veteran to drive development

February 14, 2019

Fazoli's has named Kathy Davidson as senior director of franchise sales as part of the concept's strategy to drive growth and development.

Nestle debuts Starbucks branded coffee products for consumer base

February 14, 2019

Consumers can now enjoy a line of 24 Starbucks-branded coffee products from Nestlé, including whole bean and roast as well as the first-ever Starbucks capsules…

Graze & Gather prepping to open Colorado store this month

February 13, 2019

Graze & Gather, a concept from foodservice provider Compass Group/Eurest that melds food with a workspace environment, is getting ready to launch a…