Will Chipotle's partnership with crisis PR firm help rebuild reputation?

March 7, 2016

The firm is known for helping Johnson & Johnson recover from a Tylenol tampering incident that killed seven people in 1982.

Dickey's sees 23% spike in sales thanks to LTO

March 4, 2016

In the first quarter, the sliders accounted for a 23 percent increase in daily sales per store.

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza to celebrate 'Pi Day' with $3.14 pizzas March 14

March 4, 2016

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza will celebrate Pi Day on Monday, March 14, by inviting guests to build their own pizzas for $3.14 at any Blaze Pizza location.

5 ways customers judge your brand

Expert describes five ways customers are judging your fast casual brand.

Fro-yo fans getting PEEPED out at Menchie's

March 2, 2016

Menchie's has teamed with PEEPs to offer guests marshmallow-flavored frozen yogurt, topped with snack-sized PEEPS.

Pie Five offering dairy-free cheese

March 2, 2016

Pie Five Pizza has debuted its Daiya Classic Blend Shreds.

5 mistakes you're making with your loyalty platform

By carefully vetting loyalty strategies and course correcting to improve results, fast casuals can effectively interact with customers and create experiences…

Restaurants celebrating Leap Year with offers for 'Leap Day' babies

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

Restaurants are celebrating Leap Year this year with offers for "Leap Day" babies, those born on Feb. 29.

5 things to consider before measuring customer behavior via mobile

Mobile interaction allows consumers to engage more naturally at times that are comfortable and appropriate for them and to share their experiences with others…

Jersey Mike's to raise $3.5M for charity

February 25, 2016

The chain hopes to raise more than $3.5 million for charity during the month of March in its sixth annual "Month of Giving" fundraising campaign.

Starbucks, loyalty experts defend changes to rewards program

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Many Starbucks fans are angry about the changes and sharing their rage via Twitter, but loyalty platform experts agree that the move was smart for the coffee…

&pizza to transform into Vegas-style wedding chapel on Pi Day

February 24, 2016

&pizza's soon-to-open Columbia Heights shop in Washington, DC., will transform into a pop-up wedding chapel on March 14, Pi Day.

The Flame Broiler launches rebranding strategy

February 18, 2016

Changes include a more open floor plan with an open kitchen, allowing guests to watch their food being prepared, a more vibrant and user-friendly menu board…

Thomas Printworks Enhances Market Position with Strategic Acquisition in Houston, Texas

Thomas Printworks is pleased to announce the acquisition of Seebridge Media in Houston, Texas from Steve Johns and Larry Vaughn effective February 1, 2016.…

Boudin Bakery to feature BOGO on National Clam Chowder Day

February 17, 2016

Boudin Bakery will offer a BOGO, allowing guests to get two Original San Francisco Sourdough bread bowls filled with clam chowder for the price of one.

Pie Five Pizza debuts LTO Shrimp Scampi-zza

February 17, 2016

Pie Five Pizza will debut its new limited-time offer Shrimp Scampi-zza today.

Brixx puts butternut squash on a pizza

February 16, 2016

Squash on a pizza? This topping is a new winter menu item at Brixx Wood Fired Pizza.

Captain D's serving 3 LTO full meal deals; launches 'Catch of the Year' sweepstakes

February 11, 2016

Captain D's will be serving up three full meal deals for $4.99 each through March 27.

5 ways Bar-B-Cutie has quadrupled wing sales

February 10, 2016

With 48 million Americans ordering takeout and consuming over 1 billion chicken wings on Super Bowl Sunday, the chain decided to see if it could capitalize on…

Restaurants wooing customers on Valentine's Day

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Restaurant brands are trying to entice lovers on Valentine’s Day to show them a little love.