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.

Dickey's BBQ celebrates 75th anniversary

October 12, 2016

Dickey's Barbecue Pit is celebrating its 75th anniversary throughout the month of October.

Chipotle launches online game

October 12, 2016

Chipotle Mexican Grill has launched an online game in conjunction with its animated short film "A Love Story."

Chipotle puts the "boo" in boorito

October 12, 2016

Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced the celebration of its annual Halloween fundraiser, featuring $3 dollar burritos.

Chorizo chicken and ham debut at Cousins Subs

October 12, 2016

Chorizo chicken and chorizo ham are now available at Cousins Subs restaurants through Dec. 26, and can be purchased through Cousins' mobile app and website…

PizzaRev features Brussels sprouts, bacon on new pizza

October 12, 2016

PizzaRev's seasonal special pizza, a maple-roasted Brussels sprouts and bacon creation, is now available at the brand's 45 restaurants, according to a press…

Fast Casual Summit: Why being different is better for your brand

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

A restaurant's differences are its keys to greater value and desirability, says branding guru Sally Hogshead, CEO and founder of Fascinate.

How do millennials love thee? Let 'em count the ways

by Seshu Madabushi — Founder & CEO, mKonnekt

Millennials are a prime focal group for targeted marketing, a relatively untapped approach that marketers are slowly lining up to use for this age demographic.

Au Bon Pain benefits No Kid Hungry

October 6, 2016

Au Bon Pain is fighting child hunger by encouraging guests to donate $1 to the No Kid Hungry Campaign, according to a press release. The concept will give…

Buffalo Wings & Rings join fight against breast cancer

October 5, 2016

Buffalo Wings & Rings joined is fighting breast cancer with an LTO promotion called Chip In for the Cause. From now through Nov. 13, the brand will a…

MOD Pizza announces fan pizza winner

October 5, 2016

A creation dubbed simply, "The Petra," took home the grand prize in MOD Pizza's nationwide create-your-own fall pizza fan contest. The creation was named after…

Noodles & Company campaign buys 5 million meals for hungry kids

October 4, 2016

Noodles & Company raised $420,000 during last month's "20 for $2" campaign for the No Kid Hungry project, according to a press release. Customers were…

Blake Shelton leads lineup at 2017 Chicken Salad Chick fundraiser

October 4, 2016

Basis Entertainment and Dill Management Group have signed CMA Male Vocalist of the Year Blake Shelton to perform at Chicken Salad Chick's second Music &…

Wildflower Bread Company debuts fall menu

October 3, 2016

Wildflower Bread Company debuts its new menu offering, including protein and shakshuka breakfast bowls, turkey-cranberry-walnut stuffing sandwich, turkey…

Your Pie opens locations in three states

October 3, 2016

Your Pie opened new locations last month in Texas, Maryland and Georgia under the guidance of three franchisees, beginning with Matt Posner and Jon Lee who…

Burger 21 fights breast cancer in October

October 3, 2016

Burger 21 is working to vanquish breast cancer by quenching our thirst this October, according to a press release. With every purchase this month of a fountain…