Fuzzy's Taco Shops debut Jalapeno Bottle Caps

January 29, 2016

Fuzzy's Taco Shops is debuting a new appetizer, the Jalapeno Bottle Caps.

Tijuana Flats encourages fans to 'give the bird'

January 29, 2016

Tijuana Flats is offering seasoned, ground turkey as a protein alternative for all items on the menu, including burritos, tacos and chimichangas.

Menchie’s celebrating National Frozen Yogurt Day with freebies

January 29, 2016

Menchie’s is celebrating National Frozen Yogurt Day on Feb.1 by gifting fans with a free 6-ounce cup of frozen yogurt.

Video: Smashburger founder discusses why old brands are struggling

Fast casual is pervasive, persistent and is starting to cover all categories, said Smashburger Founder Tom Ryan.

Bruegger's celebrating birthday with free bagels

January 28, 2016

Bruegger's Bagels is celebrating its 33rd birthday Feb. 4, with its annual Three Free Bagel giveaway.

Researcher: Loyalty platforms a must for millennials

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Though monetary value is crucial, millennials can incentivized to maintain loyalty participation through other means.

Video: Why fast casual continues to steal casual-dining customers

The fast casual industry has grown by 600 percent over the past 15 years, and that’s because it knows the secret to attracting and keeping customers.

zpizza Invites guests to 'Wear White For a Free Slice'

January 22, 2016

zpizza in Newport Beach, California, announced it is celebrating the launch of its white sauce pizzas with a free-slice day tomorrow.

Fishbowl upgrades analytics to help operators boost traffic, loyalty

January 21, 2016

Designed to arm restaurant executives with actionable data to drive sales, the new product combines information about customer behavior and preferences with…

Meatheads launches community relations program

January 18, 2016

Meatheads is honoring the determination, hustle and hard work of their most valued community members with its new Meatheads "Cowmunity" Relations Program

7 tips for running an awesome online ad campaign

Today’s most powerful marketing tool for reaching this "instant gratification" audience is online advertising.

Gloria Jean's Coffees launches Free Coffee for a Year sweepstakes

January 15, 2016

Gloria Jean's Coffees announced this week the launch of its Free Coffee for a Year sweepstakes.

5 ways to boost the fast casual mobile experience

The most successful fast casual establishments are leveraging mobile technology to forge stronger relationships with their customers.

Cousins Subs launches new grilled chicken line

January 13, 2016

As part of a larger menu initiative, Cousins Subs announced it has expanded its menu offerings with a new grilled chicken line.

Yogurtland pledges to fight human trafficking

January 12, 2016

Yogurtland's founders will donate a portion of the company’s sales to organizations that rescue and rehabilitate victims of human trafficking.

Togo's to celebrate National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day

January 11, 2016

Togo's Eateries announced today that all 251 Togo's restaurants will celebrate National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day on Jan. 14.

8 things no one tells you about protecting your brand's identity

Restaurant owners invest in developing a distinctive name, logo, color scheme, and marketing model but often miss eight crucial aspects of branding.

PizzaRev introduces LTO Pesto Primavera pizza

January 8, 2016

PizzaRev has announced the addition of its new Pesto Primavera pizza to its menu now through March 31.

Video: What fast casuals can learn from Chick-Fil-A

Maureen Donahue, Chick-Fil-A's manager of franchising selection, believes one big reason for the brand's success is that the chain doesn't target a specific…

6 ways to attract millennials to your restaurant

Attracting this picky generation now — before the stubbornness of old age sets in — is crucial.