Tous les Jours launches loyalty app

February 6, 2025

Tous les Jours, offering over 300 artisan pastries, cakes and desserts, has launched a loyalty app and program. "We are thrilled to announce the launch of…

Fast Casual launches inaugural Top 30 Movers & Shakers: Marketing

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Nominations close Feb. 20, and winners will honored at an awards ceremony during the Restaurant Marketing Workshop, June 2-3, in Indianapolis.

How Earthbar 70X'd Their Feedback Volume

Earthbar, a California-based health and wellness brand with 40 locations, transformed its guest feedback process using Ovation. Previously reliant on a single…

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Forecasting flavors: The taste of 2025

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

Trends expert Suzy Badaracco creates a fictional scenario featuring 2025's top menu trends. Lab-grown meat, tropical fruits, dates, mushrooms and cottage…

It's 'Stick Season' at Piada

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

January 16, 2025

When Noah Kahn wrote the song "Stick Season," he probably wasn't thinking about Piada Italian Street Food's Stickscription program, but it may be the perfect…

Using customer data to boost loyalty

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

A panel at the upcoming Restaurant & Innovation Summit in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina from March 11 to 13 will examine how restaurants can leverage data to…

Gold medalist sprinter Gabby Thomas inspires Cava LTOs

January 9, 2025

Cava is teaming up with Olympic gold medalist sprinter and public health advocate Gabby Thomas to encourage consumers to embrace the Mediterranean spirit of…

Chopped Leaf starts 2025 with rebrand

January 9, 2025

Canada-based Chopped Leaf has rolled out a brand refresh featuring a new logo and updated interior design at its original location in Kelowna, British…

Philz Coffee, Simon Sinek collab on Optimism Coffee

January 8, 2025

Philz Coffee, a 70-unit brand based in San Francisco, is collaborating with Podcaster and New York Times bestselling author Simon Sinek to kick off the year…

Guide: How To Respond To Online Reviews

97% of consumers look at online reviews before making purchase decisions. That’s a lot of eyes on your reviews, and crucially, your restaurant's responses!

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Runners racing to earn free Chipotle

January 2, 2025

Runners across 25 cities in North America and Europe are racing to win free bowls from Chipotle Mexican Grill as part of a challenge created by the fast casual…

How Friendly's Got 24X More Feedback with Less Work - Ovation Case Study

Friendly’s, the 120+ location family diner, switched from traditional long surveys and skyrocketed the amount of feedback they were getting while managing it…

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Starbucks’ Red Cup Day makes a comeback

by Shira Petrack — Content Manager, Placer.ai

Starbucks received more visits over the week of Red Cup Day than it did during the week of the Pumpkin Spice Latte Launch.

Noodles & Co launches holiday merch

November 25, 2024

Noodles & Co is turning up the heat this holiday season with its first-ever Noodles Merch Store featuring festive winter-themed sweaters, branded holiday…

Networld Media Group launches Restaurant Marketing Workshop

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

This digital marketing workshop, co-hosted by FastCasual Editor Cherryh Cansler and Rev Ciancio, co-founder/CMO of Handcraft Burgers & Brew, Salad House CMO…

Mountain Mike's Pizza to Introduce Legendary Crispy, Curly Pepperoni and Mountain-Sized Pizzas to Las Vegas

Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Will Debut in Greater Las Vegas in December

Three emerging gift card trends driving popularity and revenue

As gift cards increasingly become part of the operational strategy, here are three trends emerging in the gift card market that will shape the path forward.

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Preventing restaurant legal landmines

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

A panel at the Fast Casual Executive Summit, held in Denver examined how restaurants can avoid legal landmines.

International Foodservice Manufacturers Association reveals new identity

November 18, 2024

The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association has revealed a new identity for the 72-year-old organization, now branded IFMA The Food Away from Home…

Teriyaki Madness launches 1st national ad campaign

November 7, 2024

Teriyaki Madness, a Denver-based fast casual Asian-inspired franchise, is launching its first national advertising campaign from independent creative agency…