Taco John’s hires Ian Poole as VP of development to fuel growth

April 24, 2026

Taco John's has named industry veteran Ian Poole vice president of development. Poole will focus on franchisee support, onboarding, real estate and…

Moe’s jumps on snacking trend to drive late-night traffic

April 24, 2026

Moe's Southwest Grill has introduced the Burrito Dipper, its first snack-sized menu item, as part of a broader push into late-night service.

Bubbakoo’s Burritos taps Bikky to power data strategy, fuel growth

April 13, 2026

Bubbakoo's Burritos has partnered with Bikky to centralize customer data and strengthen its technology as a foundation for growth.

Taco John's CEO talks balancing innovation with brand's rich history

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Heather Neary, president and CEO of legacy brand Taco John's, chats with podcast host Mandy Detwiler about balancing the brand's history with the innovation…

Bubbakoo’s Burritos Expands CloudKitchens Partnership - Open at Midtown Eats to Continue Growth in Tennessee

Bubbakoo’s is serving its Mexican fusion cuisine in a new ghost kitchen in Nashville, TN.

20 Fast Casual Brands to Watch in 2025

We are honored to introduce the 2025 class of “20 Brands to Watch,” and predict they will continue to help elevate the fast casual industry.

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Costa Vida SynergySuite Case Study

Costa Vida needed a restaurant management system that gave them easy reporting and faster inventory, while having the capability to handle raw food SKUs that…

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Texas food delivery company hiring chief taco officer

April 25, 2022

Love tacos? Love driving? Then you may want to apply for a job in Texas that requires a love for tacos and travel.

Hola Tacos debuts flagship store

November 15, 2021

Hola Taco opened its flagship store Monday in the Brandywine Square Shopping Center at 1084 E. Lancaster Ave., in Downingtown, Pennsylvania.

Costa Vida + SynergySuite Case Study

Costa Vida, a fresh Mexican concept, implemented SynergySuite as its back-of-house platform, leading to $400/week/location reduction in labor costs and 2…

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2021 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers

Since its creation 16 years ago, the Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers list has recognized the industry’s most successful brands. We are honored to feature…

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Guzman Y Gomez Mexican Kitchen launches mobile app

March 3, 2021

Guzman y Gomez has launched its mobile app that will provide customers faster, contact-free ordering and pick-up from both in-store or via the drive-thru.

El Pollo Loco heats up expansion plans in Colorado

March 1, 2021

El Pollo Loco Inc., a fire-grilled chicken and Mexican food chain, is planning its next wave of expansion in Colorado, according to a press release. Ten to 1…

Chipotle testing carside pickup in California

January 28, 2021

Chipotle fans in California are the test bed for a carside pickup pilot test happening at 29 restaurants.

Improving Margins with Advanced Reporting

Data is a difference-maker if, of course, it’s used effectively.

Eating up profits: The high cost of restaurant POS downtime, and the surprising difference SD-Branch can make

One tenth of 1 percent. It might not seem like much, but it adds up. And when that one tenth of one percent is POS downtime, it adds up to a lot: A lot of…

Benefits of Kitchen Displays Systems

The kitchen represents the heart of a restaurant. Of course, the front counter and dining areas play pivotal roles in the operation as well, feeding into the…

El Pollo Loco rescinds annual outlook on 1.5% Q1 sales drop

April 9, 2020

The 480-unit mostly Western U.S. chain, El Pollo Loco, reported that its Q1 sales fell 1.5% for the period that ended March 25. Still, before the pandemic…

Ells steps down as Chipotle revamps board

March 6, 2020

Brian Niccol, Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc.'s CEO, is now also chairman of the board of directors for the fast casual brand.

Fish Tacos Are Not Just for Lent

Lent has put the spotlight on Hot Head Burritos’ new Fish Tacos. Hot Head Fish Tacos start with a healthy serving of Cod topped with Pico, Hot Head Sauce…