1st Florida location for Grabbagreen

March 7, 2017

Grabbagreen opened its first Florida location on March 6 in Jacksonville under the leadership of Randy Jeppesen, of Team Jepp of Riverside, according to a…

Standing out in 2017: How to implement 4 fresh marketing tips

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Check out four ways to up your marketing game in 2017.

Dickey's announces March Madness promotion

March 2, 2017

To celebrate March Madness and console fans of losing teams, Dickey's Barbecue Pit is offering double sides for $5 with any family pack during March, according…

The Flame Broiler hosts heart awareness race

March 2, 2017

Rice bowl concept The Flame Broiler is collaborating with the American Heart Association to put on the annual Orange County Heart and Stroke Walk on March 4.

Dickey's helps save police officers' lives

March 1, 2017

Dickey's Barbecure Pit is launching a new program aimed at helping protect police officers.

The Impossible Burger debuts at Bareburger

March 1, 2017

The impossible has just become a reality as The Impossible Burger, mimicking the consistency, taste and versatility of a burger, but yet made from plants, will…

5 ways to improve your mobile-ordering experience

Adoption is so high that mobile ordering is expected to be a $38B business by 2020 among QSR chains alone.

Dickey's, Kroger serve up sausages

February 22, 2017

Consumers can now buy Dickey's Barbecue Pit original smoked fresh polish, smoked spicy cheddar and red hot links sausages at 105 Kroger locations in the…

Sharky's Woodfired Mexican Grill benefits No Kid Hungry

February 22, 2017

In two months, Sharky's Woodfired Mexican Grill plans to raise $10,000, in partnership with Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute, to support No Kid Hungry.

Multi-Unit Menu Management Release Saves Time and Improves Consistency for Restaurant Chains

VANCOUVER, BC, — A new release from pizza and delivery point of sale developer SpeedLine Solutions Inc. helps restaurant chains save time and improve brand…

Fake news on McDonald's and Chipotle stopped in its tracks

February 15, 2017

Fake news is again causing problems for the foodservice industry, this time inolving McDonald's and Chipotle. The event also involved reporters at USA Today…

How to romance customers out of Valentine's Day dollars

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Coming up with attractive and creative Valentine's Day promos can be a challenge when nearly every restaurant on the planet is competing for the consumer’s…

Why TV should be part of your digital marketing strategy

Using TV advertising to boost online activity is a highly effective strategy for driving multi-screening, impulse visits, online ordering, and attracting…

Tijuana Flats fills new exec position

February 1, 2017

Perry Jones is now Tijuana Flats' VP of real estate, a new position within the concept.

3 brands discuss sweating out Super Bowl's 'super Busy-ness'

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Across the U.S. this pre-Super Bowl week, restaurant owners, employees and vendors are probably popping extra vitamins — maybe even carb-loading a little in…

Wings are king on Super Bowl Sunday

January 31, 2017

Super Bowl Sunday is one of the biggest days of the year for many restaurants, and two brands in particular plan on record sales of one food item: wings. While…

Snow, sweets and Super Bowl: February is a marketer's dream

by Seshu Madabushi — Founder & CEO, mKonnekt

From Super Bowl Sunday to Valentine’s Day Tuesday, February may be the dead of winter in the Northern hemisphere, but this second month of the year is still…

6 strategies for designing the perfect menu

A strategically designed menu has the power to set guest expectations and increase sales.

MOD Pizza celebrates 200th location

January 25, 2017

MOD Super Fast Pizza is opening its 200th location this month, according to a press release. To celebrate, the concept is hosting an event at the 200th unit in…

Dat Dog expands franchising, corporate-owned units

January 24, 2017

Fast casual hot dog concept Dat Dog is ready to move out of New Orleans and will open two new restaurants in Louisiana and Mississippi, according to a press…