Saladworks expanding via mobile ecosystems with Reef tech help

May 20, 2020

The create-you-own salad concept Saladworks is partnering with Reef Technology to create mobile ecosystems and now has its footprint in 17 Reef hubs throughout…

Tropical Smoothie CEO relying on 'innovation, grit, fun' during COVID-19

Charles Watson, CEO of Tropical Smoothie Cafe, reveals how pivoting his operating model and focusing on local-store marketing has kept the business alive.

Boston Market names new president

May 18, 2020

Randy Miller is Boston Market Corporation's new president, and Eric Wyatt, who had filled the role since February, will transition back to COO, the title he…

Dog Haus adding Wow Bao to the menu

May 18, 2020

Chicago's Wow Bao is teaming up with Dog Haus to provide Wow Bao's Asian food to the Pasadena community through delivery, according to a press release.

2020 Excellence in Food Safety

Featuring the Excellence in Food Safety Award Winners from the Fast Casual Top 100 Plus Special Feature: Restaurant Food Safety in the time of Coronavirus

Can Starbucks get some rent money?

May 14, 2020

Starbucks Corp. is asking for a break in rent from landlords of its nearly 9,000 U.S. company-owned stores, according to Eater, which reported that the chain…

Lefty's posts 50% growth amid COVID-19

May 14, 2020

Lefty's Famous Cheesesteaks Hoagies & Grill, which has 15 units, added locations to five communities in the Michigan market this year and will add about 2…

TalentReef Named an Indeed Applicant Tracking System Star Partner

Partnership Empowers Employers to Reach More Qualified Candidates and Provides Job Seekers with Optimal Application Experience

Improving Margins with Advanced Reporting

Data is a difference-maker if, of course, it’s used effectively.

Sweetgreen taps ex Starbucks leader as COO

May 13, 2020

Sweetgreen has hired Chris Carr, a former Starbucks executive vice president and chief procurement officer, as its chief operations officer.

Potbelly may close 100 shops, Noodles delays quarterly report

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

As some restaurants around the United States are reopening, COVID-19 is still wreaking havoc on many including Potbelly, based in Chicago, and…

Pie Five's new practices designed to safeguard dine-in

May 13, 2020

As Pie Five Pizza begins opening dining rooms nationwide, it has instituted a series of new practices to keep customers safe inside restaurants, a news release…

Starbucks opens UK stores Thursday with precautions

May 12, 2020

Starbucks said its U.K. stores will begin phased reopening of drive-thru locations there starting May 14, as well as "a handful" of takeaway-only stores…

Restaurant transactions on the rise

May 11, 2020

Lingering tailwinds from government relief payments and the lifting of dine-in restrictions in states like Georgia, Florida, and Texas helped improve U.S.

Just Salad teams with Budderfly on energy efficiency strategy

May 11, 2020

Just Salad is working with Budderfly, an energy management outsourcing firm, to improve energy efficiency at stores and reduce the brand's carbon footprint.

Zukku Sushi transforms into ghost kitchen during pandemic

by Kiera Blessing — Content Specialist, Paytronix

When COVID-19 began forcing restaurants to close their doors to guests, Zukku Sushi quickly transformed its food hall model into a ghost kitchen.

Webinar to explore ways to improve customer experience by shifting focus

May 8, 2020

Brad Brooks Restaurant operators face a neverending quest to boost the customer experience. To assist in this all-important challenge, a panel of…

Fiesta CEO predicts 'break-even profitability'

May 8, 2020

Fiesta Restaurant Group Inc., parent company of Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana, reported major declines Friday for Q1, which ended March 29.

Restaurant SSS drop 55% in April: Time for comeback?

May 8, 2020

April was the first month truly impacted by COVID-19 pandemic's stay-at-home guidelines, and declines in restaurant sales clearly illustrate the damage.

How to Thrive After Reopening by Harnessing Your Back of House

Are you still managing inventory with spreadsheets? Or scheduling shifts based on half-remembered conversations? This guide talks about why taking full…

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