Walmart 'Craves' hot dogs, barbecue

August 14, 2024

Charlotte, North Carolina-based Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ is opening within Walmart stores throughout the United States. The first location will be in…

Leasecake Named 'Overall Lease Management Company of the Year' for Second Consecutive Year

PropTech Breakthrough Recognizes Leasecake's Continued Excellence in Real Estate Technology

Starbucks appoints Brian Niccol as CEO, chairman

August 13, 2024

Starbucks has named Brian Niccol as chairman and CEO, replacing Laxman Narasimhan who has stepped down.

7 ways for fast casuals to beat QSRs via convenience

by Meredith Sandland — CEO, Empower Delivery

Meredith Sandland, CEO of Empower Delivery, discusses how fast casuals can leverage its strengths in quality and change the game on convenience

Nominations open for FastCasual Top 30 Movers & Shakers in Catering

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

August 12, 2024

Nominations are open for the inaugural Top 30 Movers & Shakers in Catering in partnership with Lunchbox. Closing Sept. 1, the list will highlight the…

Why your restaurant needs catering specialists

by Terry Matthews — Managing Partner, Off Premises Growth Academy

Catering operations should never be a secondary function. Someone must own it.

IFMA: Fast casual traffic is 'bullish'

August 6, 2024

Although the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association began the year projecting that the food-away-from-home industry would grow .9% in 2024, the…

Simplifying Operations with Cash Management and Smart Safe Services

Partnering with a provider for Cash Management and Smart Safe Services can streamline operations, enhance security, and improve restaurant profitability.

Presented by Cash Connect

Wonder SVP keynoting Fast Casual Executive Summit

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Jason Rusk, SVP of operations for Wonder and a former Red Robin executive, will discuss growth and leadership in the evolving world of fast casual restaurants.

Bonchon SVP chats about competing in the chicken market, appealing to Americans

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Bonchon SVP of Development Amanda Millikan discusses how the brand's Korean flavors appeal to an American palate and how it fares on the competitive chicken…

Sweetgreen opening automated location in California's Fashion Island

August 5, 2024

Adding to its Orange County locations, Sweetgreen is opening Tuesday at Fashion Island in Newport Beach, California.

Operators prioritize tech, training amid economic headwinds

August 2, 2024

Restaurant operators are grappling with persistent food and labor cost increases, but they're also investing heavily in technology, training and marketing to…

Making The Right Investment: Wired Vs. Wireless Barcode Scanners

Discover the pros vs. cons of 1D/2D wired and wireless barcode scanners to elevate your operations with expert guidance from Star Micronics.

Fast Casual reveals 2024 food tour stops

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Attendees will visit three fast casuals, where they'll taste food and chat with leadership.

Blaze Pizza to expand into the UAE

August 1, 2024

Blaze Pizza has signed a deal for six locations in the United Arab Emirates with NAD Holding, according to a press release.

Why Two Leading Brands Took the Leap to a Unified Commerce Platform

Discover how Unified Commerce Platforms like Qu’s are revolutionizing the restaurant industry. Learn from leaders at Jack in the Box and GoTo Foods about…

Tender Greens, Tocaya have 'no plans to close locations'

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

July 29, 2024

Although Los Angeles-based Tender Greens and Venice, California-based Tocaya Modern Mexican filed for Chapter 11 last week, neither brand is closing locations…

How to increase catering revenue without headaches

by Fast Casual

How can restaurants feel confident in adding more catering partners without damaging the operation?

Middle Eastern brands Go Crispy, Tea Time going global

July 29, 2024

The Go Crispy brand is going global after the signing of a strategic partnership between Al Baladi Holding Group and Azerbaijan's Green Capital Management…

Registration still open for Pizza Leadership Virtual Summit

July 26, 2024

Wednesday marks the 3rd annual Pizza Leadership Virtual Summit, and there's still time to register. Qualified pizza executives and pizzeria owners can register…