Squaring the square: White Castle VP tells how brand develops new slider spin-offs

In this podcast, White Castle Vice President Jamie Richardson tells how the brand keeps innovating on that famous little square of beef, while Blockchain Tech…

Fatburger, Buffalo's Express launch co-brand in Scotland

January 23, 2019

Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express have opened a co-branded location in Dundee, Scotland. It is the first of many co-branded restaurants in the works, according…

Fatburger, Buffalo's Express open co-branded location in Dubai

January 18, 2019

Fatburger and Buffalo's Express have opened a co-branded location in the Dubai Mall, marking the second location for the brands in United Arab Emirates.

City Barbecue names president

January 15, 2019

City Barbeque has added Mike Muldoon to its leadership team as its president and COO, according to a company press release. Muldoon, who served as president of…

Ono Hawaiian BBQ debuts 2nd Bakersfield location

December 19, 2018

Ono Hawaiian BBQ has opened its second restaurant in Bakersfield, California, this time in the Rosedale Village complex near the California State University of…

Dickey's franchisee launching his first location in Ohio

December 13, 2018

Ohio-based entrepreneur Donald Gillet is getting ready to open his first location, in Perrysburg, Ohio at the start of next year.

Habit Burger heading to Chicago

December 4, 2018

The Habit Burger Grill is expanding to Illinois and Indiana with a 20-store franchise agreement with Tremendous Brands Group.

Former Pizza Inn, Pie Five CEO leaves retirement behind to expand Tampa-based burger brand

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

After spending a year in retirement, Randy Gier, former CEO of Pizza Inn and Pie Five, has decided to get back in the restaurant business by helping…

Creating Value with Table Tracking Systems

The ability to deliver food to guests quickly and efficiently is a tremendous benefit, but it’s just the first link in the value chain. Learn why brands such…

Co-Branded Fatburger, Buffalo's Express location opening in home state of California

November 19, 2018

FAT Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger and Buffalo's Express, has opened a co-branded location in Eastvale, Southern California. FAT rolled out is first…

Dickey's hires on international sales leader

November 15, 2018

Dickey's Barbecue Pit has hired Jim Perkins as its first vice president of international sales.

Fatburger parent flat as same-store sales gain in first public year

November 12, 2018

Fat Brands Inc. reported third-quarter earnings at a break-even level in its first full year since an initial public offering, as same-store sales increased at…

Cowboy Chicken pushing forward on five-year growth strategy

November 12, 2018

Dallas-based Cowboy Chicken is pushing ahead on a five-year growth strategy driven, in large part, by Chief Strategy Officer Kip Kolow and CEO and President…

Habit Burger Grill fires up big funds to beat childhood hunger

November 7, 2018

The Habit Burger Grill has raised nearly $500,000 to help stop hunger across the U.S.

Grass-fed steak hits Chronic Tacos menu

November 5, 2018

Premium grass-fed carne asada is now officially on the menu at all Chronic Taco locations.

Big NY expansion ahead for Dickey's Barbecue Pit

November 1, 2018

New franchisee Jerry Stephan plans to open 21 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit locations in New York, with the first opening on Long Island in the spring of 2019.

Ono Hawaiian BBQ opening another Southern Cal location

November 1, 2018

Ono Hawaiian BBQ is continuing its Southern California growth with a new location in Mission Hills.

Muscle Maker Grill cooks up a healthier menu item

October 25, 2018

There's a healthier menu, for a limited time, at Muscle Maker Grill.

B.Good to open three Chicago locations

October 24, 2018

Farm-to-table chain B.Good is gearing up to make a splash in Chicago, with plans to open three locations in the metropolitan area.

Shake Shack, BurgerFi get ‘A’ for antibiotic beef practices

October 17, 2018

Shake Shack and Burger Fi lead the pack when it comes to serving beef raised without antibiotics and are the only two restaurants to earn top honors in the…