Juice It Up fueling baseball fans

April 4, 2025

Juice It Up, an acai bowl, smoothie and raw juice chain, is serving Angels Baseball fans at an in-stadium location inside the Classic Hits stand on the Field…

Ovation, Craveworthy Brands discuss guest feedback, cashing in on guest recovery

April 4, 2025

Ten lost customers. That's nearly $30,000 walking out the door, according to Zack Oates, founder of guest feedback program Ovation.

Sambazon lands at Pittsburgh airport

April 3, 2025

Sambazon, an acai bowl and smoothie shop, has landed at the Pittsburgh International Airport, giving travelers access to acai imported from Brazil.

Salad House, Barcelona Restaurant Group, Knuckies Hoagies execs talk tech, talent acquisition, retention

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

A panel at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit highlighted the importance of balancing technology with human interaction in hiring and retaining…

Buena Papa founders dish on loaded fries, 'Shark Tank,' expansion plans

Paul Barron and Cherryh Cansler of "Fast Casual Nation" sat down with James and Joanna Windon, the couple behind Buena Papa, to discuss their innovative loaded…

6 ways tariffs could increase fast casual food costs

by Joe Hannon — GM, Inventory & Sales, Restaurant365

The U.S. restaurant industry is feeling the squeeze as tariffs continue to drive up the cost of imported goods. The National Restaurant Association estimates…

Curry Up Now opening 1st drive-thru location

April 1, 2025

Curry Up Now, a California-based Indian fast casual brand, has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement with Ganshayam Patel to bring the concept to Bowling…

Your Restaurant’s Not Perfect and Why That’s a Good Thing: Harnessing The Hidden Value of Guest Recovery

In this webinar, Zack Oates will dive into the hidden value of guest recovery, exploring how restaurants can turn negative experiences into opportunities for…

Presented by Ovation Up, Inc.

Madras Dosa expanding New York City footprint

April 1, 2025

Boston-based Madras Dosa Co. is opening three locations this Spring in New York City, joining its existing location in Times Square at 1450 Broadway, which…

Bun Mee: From One Bite to Best in the World

Denise Tran’s journey from attorney to award-winning restaurateur is a masterclass in vision and resilience. On Founderology: Built to Breakthrough, she shares…

Delaware investment firm acquiring Nature’s Table

March 31, 2025

Fast Fresh Brands, owned by the Delaware investment firm, DIA Equity Partners, has acquired Orlando-based Nature's Table, which has locations in Georgia and…

3 tools to help restaurants build efficiency

March 31, 2025

Free white paper reveals three ways restaurants can use automation to simplify arduous tasks.

Mountain Mike's Pizza takes top honors at Pizza Marketplace's Top 100 Movers & Shakers 2025 event

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Mountain Mike's Pizza took home the top honor at Pizza Marketplace's top brand of 2025. Cicis Pizza won a special award from Xrobotics, and David McKillips was…

3 tools to help restaurants build efficiency, generate more revenue

For restaurants, there is no shortage of frustration, long hours and an increasingly demanding consumer base. Fortunately, there’s technology that can help…

How Edge Computing Will Define the Future of Your Restaurant

From intelligent scheduling to real-time order routing—learn how Edge is leading tech innovation for QSR and fast-casual restaurants.

Tiki Taco CEO discusses tech-fueled growth plans

CEO Eric Knott shares how his Kansas City-based concept blends technology, creative Mexican-inspired cuisine and strategic growth.

Is your leadership built for scalability?

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

Your team is a reflection of its leader.

How Souvla CEO provides 'fine dining' experience in fast casual setting

In this episode of Fast Casual Nation, host Paul Barron speaks with Charles Bililies, founder and CEO of Souvla, about pioneering the "fast fine" category that…

How 2 broke bartenders created thriving restaurant business

On the latest episode of the Founderology podcast, we sat down at the newest Tap Room location in Ronkonkoma, New York, to discuss the journey — the wins, the…

Condado Tacos launches LTO inspired by guest data via Bikky

March 18, 2025

After customer data collected from Bikky revealed high reorder rates and guest retention for its Chicken Bacon Ranch taco, Condado Tacos added the Chicken…