DoorDash launches immigrant restaurant owner support initiative

March 29, 2019

Delivery platform, DoorDash, has launched an initiative designed to support and promote immigrant and refugee food business owners called Kitchens Without…

True Food Kitchen taps Shannon Keller as 1st CMO

March 19, 2019

Shannon Keller is the first-ever chief marketing officer for True Food Kitchen.

B.Good to launch loyalty program with points redeemable for food, charitable donations

March 12, 2019

Farm-to-table fast casual chain B.Good has announced the pending launch of its new loyalty program, B.Good Rewards.

Wingstop launches 'Where Flavor Gets Its Wings' campaign, food truck tour

February 22, 2019

Wingstop has launched a platform and creative campaign, "Where Flavor Gets Its Wings," designed to showcase flavor varieties, according to a company press…

Shake Shack names board member, creates leadership roles

February 20, 2019

Shake Shack has filled several executive roles and has tapped a ninth board member.

'Will run for free burritos'

February 6, 2019

The Virgin Sport & Chipotle Run Club is launching Wednesday in London, giving runners access to a free weekly  8-10 kilometer training run club, according…

Fazoli's giving more than 1K meals to furloughed federal workers

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

January 24, 2019

With no end in sight to the government shutdown, Fazoli's has extended its offer to help feed federal workers not receiving pay, CEO Carl Howard said in an…

Fajita Pete's launches rebrand with revamped logo, website

January 24, 2019

Fajita Pete's has refreshed its brand to reflect the authenticity of its menu and focus on fresh fajitas, according to a press release.

Firenza, Mahana Poke join list of brands feeding federal workers affected by shutdown

January 22, 2019

As the government shutdown passes the 30-day mark, two Virginia-based fast casual brands — Firenza Pizza and Mahana Poke — have joined the growing list of…

Potbelly to furloughed Federal workers: 'We'll get through this together'

January 21, 2019

Chicago-based Potbelly Sandwich Shop will offer BOGO sandwiches to government workers Wednesday through Sunday, according to a company press release. Customers…

Farm Burger launches 'Furlough Fridays' freebie for federal workers

January 18, 2019

Atlanta-based Farm Burger is offering free meals in its 11 locations to furloughed federal employees every Friday until the government shutdown ends. The…

Jersey Mike’s teams up with Team Liquid

January 16, 2019

Jersey Mike's Subs is partnering with Team Liquid, a global e-sports organization, as a partner and sponsor. The two will collaborate on co-branded content and…

Freshii hosting gift card swap Jan. 10

January 9, 2019

Freshii is inviting customers that have a fast food gift card to visit and trade the card in for a free chef-designed menu item.

Fired Pie wedges in 'cheesy' LTO

December 26, 2018

Though we're almost dead in the middle of one of the biggest holiday periods of the year, surely most pizza operators are also gearing up for that other…

Chipotle skips sponsorship of college bowl games, offers free delivery instead

December 20, 2018

In honor of college football season, Chipotle Mexican Grill is offering free delivery now through Jan. 7 on any Chipotle order worth $10 or more. "Given the…

Newk's Eatery raises nearly $1M in fight against ovarian cancer

December 5, 2018

In its fifth year fighting for women battling ovarian cancer, Newk's Cares — an ovarian cancer awareness movement spearheaded by Newk's Eatery —  raised over…

Shake Shack launching national rollout of redesigned mobile app

December 4, 2018

Shake Shack has rolled out web ordering across the nation following a 10-city pilot that enabled users to place orders and skip the line for pick up, according…

Smashburger franchise taps mobile marketing to drive customer engagement

November 29, 2018

Smashburger franchise owner, Regrub Inc., is using ShopAdvisor’s mobile marketing system to draw new customers and expand customer engagement and so far it's…

Chipotle celebrates Veterans Day with BOGO special

November 5, 2018

Chipotle Mexican Grill will offer a special buy-one, get-one deal in honor of veterans on Nov. 11.

Survey finds customers expect review responses 'all the time'

October 26, 2018

It's a question on all restaurateurs' minds: Should your brand respond to customer reviews? According to the latest survey of 1,000 U.S. consumers this…