Chef Chatter: Customers want more variety in coffee

Fredrick Heurtin talks about the influences and profitability of coffee in the fast casual industry.

Milan Starbucks to open

September 5, 2018

Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Milan will open its doors this week after months of training and preparation, according to a press release.

Starbucks COO says innovation key to reigniting falling frappuccino sales

July 27, 2018

Declining frappuccino sales have inspired Starbucks to up its game when it comes to specialty coffee options. The chain, which reported Thursday that global…

Starbucks CEO calls brand's recent performance 'Not acceptable'

June 22, 2018

Starbucks is hoping its latest initiatives will spark a turnaround after seeing its shares fall 3 percent this week in relation to slowing U.S. sales and its…

Duck Donuts launches online ordering

May 18, 2018

Duck Donuts, based in North Carolina, has chosen PAR Technology to launch its online ordering, according to a company press release.

Beavers Coffee + Donuts rebrands to The Dapper Doughnut

May 10, 2018

Beavers Coffee + Donuts has rebranded to The Dapper Doughnut  in order to franchise, according to a recent company press release. The Chicago-based franchise…

Panera Bread a potential source of New Jersey E.coli outbreak

April 6, 2018

Panera Bread locations in New Jersey may be the source of an E.coli outbreak under investigation by the state health department and Warren County Health…

Corner Bakery taps SpenDifference to help manage supply chain

March 27, 2018

Corner Bakery Cafe has partnered with SpenDifference to help manage its supply chain, according to a company press release.  The SpenDifference model allows…

Starbucks launches Visa card to drive customer loyalty forward

February 2, 2018

Starbucks lovers have yet another way to earn stars at their favorite coffee place as Starbucks and Chase have launched a Starbucks Rewards Visa card that is…

Turkish-American sisters now franchising Flatbread Grill

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Turkish-American Sisters — Arzu, Fusun, and Gonca Esendemir — are now franchising their fast casual concept —  Flatbread Grill.

La Madeleine sells 3 Atlanta units

August 31, 2017

La Madeleine French Bakery & Cafe has completed the second phase of its refranchising program with the sale of its Atlanta restaurants this week. San…

Panera pledges to create 10K jobs to help expand delivery

April 25, 2017

Panera Bread expects to add more than 10,000 in-cafe and delivery driver jobs system-wide by the end of 2017, as it expands delivery service to 35 to 4…

Vegan bakery launches franchise initiative

March 16, 2017

Cinnaholic, a vegan fast casual bakery, has launched a franchise growth initiative to take the brand national.

Biscuitville celebrates 50th anniversary

November 18, 2016

Biscuitville celebrated its 50th anniversary with memorable events and giveaways.

Sloan's ice cream hits the Santa Monica market

November 15, 2016

Sloan's Ice Cream is getting ready to open its second location in the Los Angeles area, this time in Santa Monica, California.

Gloria Jean's Coffees debuts holiday menu items

November 8, 2016

Gloria Jean's Coffees is introducing new whole bean flavors including holiday cheer, mocha merriment, Christmas morning and winter wonderland.

Rise Biscuits Donuts expands to Denver

October 20, 2016

Rise Biscuit Donuts has signed a multi-unit franchise deal to expand in Denver, Colorado.

Corner Bakery Café launches 'choose any 2' option

October 18, 2016

Corner Bakery Café has launched its 'choose any two' offering.

Biscuitville taps Kevin Bennett chief financial officer

October 12, 2016

Biscuitville has tapped Kevin Bennett as CFO.

The Flying Biscuit Cafe glides into Dallas market

October 11, 2016

Dallas, Texas is about to be invaded by an airborne breakfast roll as The Flying Biscuit Café is moving into the area with three new units, according to a…