Registration now open for free webinar on digital menu boards

September 19, 2013

Restaurants everywhere are converting their menu boards from static to digital with LCD displays. Whether it's the local coffee shop or the latest restaurant…

Empathica acquired by Mindshare Technologies

September 19, 2013

Mindshare Technologies, a provider of Voice of the Customer technologies, has acquired Empathica, a provider of social Customer Experience Management solutions.

Zaxby's launches loyalty app

September 19, 2013

Zaxby's is kicking off its new college football and basketball sponsorship with the unveiling of its Check-in For Chicken mobile app and social rewards…

Women's Foodservice Forum CEO dies unexpectedly

September 19, 2013

Fritzi Woods, president and CEO of the Women's Foodservice Forum, died unexpectedly Wednesday in Dallas.

MOOYAH growing Cali presence

September 19, 2013

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes has announced a focused growth plan targeted on six California counties, including Santa Clara County, Alameda County…

Consumers rank most-trusted restaurant review sites

September 19, 2013

According to a new study from Maritz Research, one in four consumers believe the information available on restaurant ratings sites is unfair, and many have…

Taziki's to open in Mt. Juliet, Tenn.

September 19, 2013

Taziki's Mediterranean Café is opening its first location in Mt. Juliet, Tenn., at 200 Crossings Lane Suite 100. Local owner and operator Dale Wasem and his…

LYFE Kitchen plans Chicago debut

September 19, 2013

LYFE Kitchen will open a franchise location in Chicago in November. The restaurant will be located at the corner of Clark and Hubbard and will be the first for…

Keurig to open brick-and-mortar coffee store

September 18, 2013

As the popularity of single-cup beverages grows thanks to major brands such as Dunkin' Donuts and Starbucks carrying such offerings, Green Mountain Coffee…

Fiesta redefining real estate management operations

September 18, 2013

AMTdirect, a software provider to the commercial real estate industry, announced that Fiesta Restaurant Group, parent company of Pollo Tropical and Taco…

How Do You Roll? to add 70 units

September 18, 2013

Austin, Texas-based How Do You Roll? has penned several development agreements, adding 70 total units over the next 10 years. The sushi chain has signed Singh…

Freshii opening 16 units by end of year

September 18, 2013

Between now and New Year's Eve, Freshii, a fresh casual chain, will open 16 new locations in new and existing markets. With almost 100 stores in operation…

Daphne's California Greek joins cancer fight

September 18, 2013

Daphne's California Greek has joined forces with the American Cancer Society to support its Relay For Life event, an annual, overnight community fundraiser…

Potbelly going public?

September 18, 2013

Chicago-based Potbelly Corp., backed by private equity firm Oak Investment Partners, filed recently with U.S. regulators to raise $75 million in an initial…

Franchisee optimism dampened by regulations, healthcare costs

September 18, 2013

The International Franchise Association has released results from the 3rd Quarter Franchise Forecast for 2013 and Annual Franchise Business Leader Survey. They…

LivingSocial extends deals, adds marketing tools for merchants

September 18, 2013

LivingSocial announced it is offering new, extended-length promotional options for local and national merchants. According to a press release, the new…

Starbucks CEO issues 'respectful request' against guns in stores

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

September 18, 2013

The request is receiving mixed reviews as some promise to boycott the chain, while others are thankful.

Revention enhances Kitchen Display System

September 17, 2013

Blaze Pizza franchisee adds fundraiser program for community groups

September 17, 2013

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza has opened its newest location in Culver City, Calif., at the Culver Crossroads. To celebrate, the company is offering free pizzas to…

OLO builds executive team to scale operations

September 17, 2013

New York-based OLO, an m-commerce and e-commerce platform used by restaurant brands such as Five Guys Burgers & Fries, Cold Stone Creamery and Noodles…