Gyroville announces new menu items

November 10, 2016

A little slice of Philly has invaded Gyroville with tasty results, so Gyroville has taken the result and launched a new LTO that is a Mediterranean version of…

100,000 burritos raises Go Burritos to franchise level

November 10, 2016

North Carolina-based Go Burrito is ready to franchise after three years of growth, according to a news release. The concept's owners, Mikey and Lily Wetzel…

Dickey's holds art contest to celebrate 75th anniversary

November 9, 2016

Dickey's Barbecue Pit is celebrating its 75th anniversary by asking artists to submit works for two large-scale murals that will become permanent features…

Blaze Pizza opens new Chicago-area location

November 9, 2016

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza is opening a new Chicagoland location in Orland Park on Nov. 14, according to a press release.

How Firehouse Subs turbocharged email marketing results

As Firehouse Subs shows, automation and segmentation pack a powerful one-two punch that creates a personal experience for subscribers and top-notch results for…

Wienerschnitzel honors late founder with race sponsorship

November 8, 2016

John Galardi's legacy will be honored when the concept he founded, Wienerschnitzel, sponsors and participates in a 5K race on Nov. 12, called PurpleStride…

Series Part I: 7 signage software essentials you must know before you go digital

By Stuart Armstrong/ ComQi Group President 

Pieology opens new So. CA location

November 7, 2016

Pieology Pizzeria's newest location in Southern California is open, according to a press release. The franchisee, Frank Kalil, opened the unit in Temecula.

How Pita Pit combines social, digital platforms to reach customers

Jordy Patano, shown right, digital marketing manager of Pita Pit, dishes on the chain's digital strategy in an interview with Hughes' Tim Tang.

Fast Casual Summit: 10 moves to maximize your manpower

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

A one-hour session on optimizing restaurant labor yielded many more hours worth of proven strategies to maximize the efforts of your workforce. This article…

Whataburger launches app that rewards

November 2, 2016

Whataburger has launched a new free mobile app yesterday designed to provide customers added benefits each time they order from the chain, according to a news…

Starbucks goes green with community cup

November 1, 2016

Starbucks is rolling out a green cup, featuring the work of artist Shogo Ota, in all U.S. stores, in order to encourage community.

Wildflower Bread giving anniversary freebies

October 27, 2016

In honor of its 20th anniversary, Wildflower Bread Company is offering daily deals and a cruiser bike giveaway in its 14 stand-alone units Nov. 1- 7.

Back Yard Burgers raises nearly $100K for No Kid Hungry

October 27, 2016

Back Yard Burgers raised more than $92,000 for No Kid Hungry, a campaign from national non-profit, Share Our Strength, created to eliminate childhood hunger in…

Freebirds offers free kid’s meal during Halloween weekend

October 25, 2016

Freebirds World Burrito will offer free kid's meals with the purchase of an entree from Oct. 28 through Oct. 31, according to a release.  

5 last-minute ways to make the most of Halloween at your restaurant

If you're reading this article, your Halloween plans are probably late in coming together. Don’t sweat it. Embrace the festive spirit and bring guests through…

Pei Wei Test Kitchen stirs up 'priceless' ROI

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Pei Wei has opened an official test kitchen that also serves as a fully functioning restaurant.

Angela Mia tomato products now non-GMO

October 20, 2016

ConAgra Foodservice said of of the Angela Mia tomato items are now non-GMO project-verified and are labeled as such to meet the growing consumer demand for…

2 fast casuals add experienced CMOs to help fuel growth

October 19, 2016

Sharky's Woodfired Mexican Grill and Slim Chickens have each added a chief marketing officer to help grow their brands.

Zaxby's opens 800th restaurant

October 12, 2016

Zaxby's is celebrating the grand opening of its 800th location in Oklahoma beginning on Oct. 17 and ending on Oct. 22, according to a press release.