Capriotti's readying first Indiana location

March 24, 2017

Brother-franchisee team Andrew and Ryan Bonnell will open their first Capriotti's Sandwich Shop in Indianapolis, according to a press release. The unit is also…

CoreLife Eatery partners with industry veteran

March 24, 2017

CoreLife Eatery will open 10 locations in Indiana with the help of restaurant industry veteran Melissa Rohwer, according to a press release.

Beehive Kitchen opens in Ft. Lauderdale

March 24, 2017

Centurion Restaurant Group's newest concept, Beehive Kitchen, will open on March 29 in Fort Lauderdale, according to a press release.

Cowboy Chicken puts mobile pay into action

March 24, 2017

Cowboy Chicken announced its new app, available in the Apple App store and the Google Play Store, according to a press release. The app was designed by…

American Council of the Blind sues Eatsa over kiosk and app access

March 24, 2017

The American Council of the Blind has sued Eatsa, a fast-food chain that uses automated self-service kiosks and ordering apps, over insufficient access…

3 pizza concepts adopt Punchh platform

March 23, 2017

Punchh, a restaurant technology platform, added MOD Pizza, Pizza Inn and PizzaRev in the second half of 2016, according to a press release.

Dillas Quesadillas opens another Dallas location

March 23, 2017

Dillas Quesadillas, brainchild of Kyle Gordon, former managing partner at Raising Canes, will open its second location in the Dallas area on April 14…

Pita Pit adds 12 business coaches to franchisee field support system

March 23, 2017

Pita Pit franchisees can now tap 12 business coaches which are now part of the franchise support system, according to a press release.

The Carving Board kicks off franchising initiative

March 22, 2017

The Carving Board Sandwiches is looking to capitalize on recent growth initiatives in California and Dubai by partnering with local franchisees in cities…

Gyroville debuts delivery service with UberEATS

March 22, 2017

Gyroville and UberEATS are teaming up to offer the Mediterranean fast-casual concept's new delivery service at all its locations, according to a press release.

Uberrito to give away food, help schools at new location

March 22, 2017

To celebrate its newest location in the Phoenix area on March 23, Uberrito is launching a giveaway of a free meal to the first 100 customers, along with other…

3 ways to reach Millennials

Are you capitalizing on the fact that Millennials check their phones up to 43 times a day, and nearly half think brands should offer loyalty programs and allow…

Chipotle launches video series aimed at kids

March 22, 2017

Chipotle today released "RAD Lands," an original video series about food geared to kids between the ages of 7 and 10. The show is available exclusively on…

Dickey's adds Hawaiian location

March 21, 2017

Oahu said aloha to Dickey's Barbecue Pit as part of a new franchise agreement on the Hawaiian island, according to a press release.

Tijuana Flats opens Celebration location

March 21, 2017

Tijuana Flats is opening a location next week in Celebration, Florida,  according to a press release.

The Chickery launches 1st western Canada location

March 20, 2017

Western Canada will soon get its first The Chickery location because of a franchising deal the concept signed with franchisee, Bilal Khan, according to a press…

Soulman's Bar-B-Que announces nationwide delivery service

March 20, 2017

Soulman's Bar-B-Que can now be enjoyed anywhere in the U.S., according to a press release. The concept announced a delivery service on its website and will…

Little Greek Fresh Grill opens 1st 2017 location

March 20, 2017

Little Greek Fresh Grill is  starting a growth phase with its first Ohio opening in Boardman in June 2017, according to a press release.

How self-serve kiosks can rescue corporate dining — part 1

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The self-serve kiosk rewrites the economics of corporate dining.

Schlotzsky's exec chef: 'Gender doesn't define success'

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The chef, who was featured in numerous television shows on The Travel Channel, Telemundo Network, the Cooking Channel and Fox Utilísima Network, is fluent in…