Menu expert reveals top 2024 restaurant trends

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

Snacking is on the rise for two reasons — cautious behavior and stress — according to trend expert Suzy Badaracco, who predicts consumers' favorite flavors…

How Grégoire plans to franchise via hub-to-store model

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Gregiore chef and founder Gregoire Jacquet answers questions about his strategy.

Starbucks stores home to EV charging stations

December 28, 2023

Volvo Car USA will deploy 50 Volvo and Starbucks branded EV chargers at 15 Starbucks locations along a 1,350-mile route between the Denver area and Seattle…

Taziki's opens 9 locations in 2023

December 27, 2023

It was 25 years ago when founders Keith and Amy Richards discovered small-table Mediterranean cafes on a trip to Greece. When they returned home to Birmingham…

FastCasual reveals 10 most-read stories of 2023

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The holidays are upon us and 2023 is almost over, which means it's time for us to reveal the year's most-read stories.

5 Technologies Shaping The Future Of Labeling

In this post, we'll look at five technologies shaping the future of labeling for VARs, technology providers, and merchants.

How Goodcents cashes in by combining technology, old-school marketing

by Rebecca Murray — VP of Marketing, Goodcents

Rebecca Murray, vice president of marketing for Kansas City-based Goodcents, discusses marketing tactics with CEO Joe Bisogno and Jami Bond, VP of Franchise…

Gully Boyz: 2 cultures, 2 cuisines, 1 machine

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Gully Boyz, the first Indian and Pakistani restaurant in the fast casual space, aims to offer affordable and approachable South-Asian cuisine.

Just Poke debuting Kraken Box, expanding menu, chef collabs

December 19, 2023

Just Poke, a Seattle-based fast casual chain with restaurants throughout western Washington and British Columbia, is adding three locations next year, making…

Gong cha, Pepper Lunch, Krystal leaders to talk issues facing today's franchisors

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Five speakers will discuss challenges facing restaurants at the Franchising Think Tank at the Restaurant Franchising Innovation Summit March 24 in Kansas City…

Boston Market's future is up in the air

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

December 18, 2023

The future of Boston Market is in jeopardy after owner Jignesh Pandya filed for personal bankruptcy on Dec. 8 with the Eastern District of Pennsylvania…

Food truck vendor opens sweet brick-and-mortar cheesecake store

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Podcast host Mandy Detwiler talked to Nicole Burks about her start as a food truck owner and what it took to open her first store.

Star Micronics Expands Label Printing Portfolio With The Launch Of The TSP143IV SK

The TSP143IV SK repositionable sticky linerless label printer is a groundbreaking addition to Star's lineup, offering high-performance labeling in response to…

FastCasual releases 2024 '20 Brands to Watch'

December 14, 2023

Customer demand for innovation and customization in food menus, as well as a preference for food infused with new and bold flavors, is driving growth. These…

20 Fast Casual Brands to Watch in 2024

FastCasual’s fifth annual report, “20 Brands to Watch,” reveals the industry’s future leaders. To be considered, the brands, which nominated themselves, have…

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The art of pizza boxes: Guinness World Record holder a pizza box expert

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Pizza Marketplace Editor Mandy Detwiler talks to Scott Weiner about his collection -- which she personally certified by counting his collection twice. He's got…

How commissary kitchens, plant-based offerings drive growth, savings at Tacotarian

Tacotarian co-founder Regina Simmons said using a commissary kitchen production has yielded annual savings of approximately $150,000

Scooter's Coffee opens 750th store

December 11, 2023

Frisco, Texas, is home to the 750th location of Scooter's Coffee, which opened Monday.

Pizza Marketplace's Top 100 Movers & Shakers nominations deadline extended

December 11, 2023

Pizza Marketplace's Top 100 Movers & Shakers list is back for 2024 and your brand could be listed!

Pure Green, Gopuff launch cold-pressed juices

December 8, 2023

New York City-based Pure Green and Gopuff, an instant commerce platform, have created a line of cold-pressed juices — Gopuff x Pure Green Refreshers — made…