Fat Biscuit offers up a free breakfast

March 27, 2017

Fat Biscuit will offer all its Lynnfield, Massachusetts guests a free breakfast on March 30, according to a press release.

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.

Starbucks to create 240K jobs

The chain is on target to create more than 240,000 jobs globally —  68,000 in the U.S. — by opening 12,000 stores globally and 3,400 new stores in the U.S. by…

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…

Brand new way for brands to engage on-the-go

March 12, 2017

Brands seeking new efficiencies and novel approaches to mobile subscriber engagement are taking note of Google's introduction of its Rich Communication…

Wingstop, PJ's, Schlotzsky's, Burger 21 launch LTOs

March 9, 2017

A change in season signals new limited-time menu offers. Here is a smattering of LTOs now available at Wingstop, PJ's Coffee, Schlotzky's and Burger 21.

Penn Station East Coast Subs adding ordering to mobile app

March 9, 2017

Penn Station East Coast Subs is adding ordering capabilities to its mobile app, thanks to a partnership with Onosys, a provider of a digital ordering platform…

MAD drive-thru opens in Louisville

March 8, 2017

MAD Greens has opened its first drive-thru in Louisville, CO, according to a press release.

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…