Beto Guajardo takes reins as president, CEO of Blaze Pizza

January 4, 2023

Beto Guajardo has been named president and CEO of Blaze Pizza. Guajardo formerly served as president of Focus Brands International, according to a press…

Gyro to introduce delivery robot for hotels, restaurants

January 3, 2023

Gyro, a provider of sense and motion control mobility products, has introduced its Distribution Robot to provide 24/7 delivery of room services in hotels and…

What families want from fast casual brands

by Jennifer Loper — President, C3 Brand Marketing

The lack of focus on kids is a big miss given that parties with children 12 and under bring in checks that are twice as high as parties without them.

Restaurants want to lower energy use, but need help

by Al Subbloie

Amid rising inflation, America's small- to medium-sized businesses, which the U.S. trade representative calls the "backbone of our economy," are no better off…

FastCasual's Top 10 most-read stories of 2022

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Readers were most interested in well-established brands moving into new markets. News about Dave's Hot Chicken, for example, entering South Carolina and…

Great Greek president: '2022 is best in company history'

December 20, 2022

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is reporting 2022 as the most successful year in its company history, signing 24 franchise agreements and 16 multi-unit…

Biggby Coffee co-CEO reveals top 4 growth strategies

Mike McFall, co-founder and co-CEO of Biggy Coffee provides a glimpse into what's behind the brand's booming sales.

Investing in digital guest experience ordering platform pays short and long-term dividends

Many restaurants today rely on the steady influx of takeout orders, especially in the limited order and fast casual sectors. So, Investing in a digital guest…

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Peter Piper Pizza to launch fast-casual concept

December 16, 2022

Peter Piper Pizza will introduce a fast-casual concept in the Kansas City area called Peter Piper Pizzeria in February 2023, according to a press release.

honeygrow inks deal for 5th Maryland restaurant

December 16, 2022

Philadelphia-based honeygrow has inked a deal for Mill Station in Owings Mills, Maryland, according to a press release.

Everytable on track to triple footprint this year

December 16, 2022

Everytable's latest store launches mark 40 locations opened in 2022 and reflect the food company is on track to hit its goal of tripling its footprint this…

Chipotle, Fazoli's, Smokey Bones share drive-thru, AI insight

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Top fast casual brand leaders offer valuable insight on how AI is driving a more robust digital drive-thru experience.

The Tech You Need To Create Connected Workstations In Your Industry

Connected workstations that feature terminals or tablets and stands, printers, scales, and online ordering integration increase productivity and efficiency to…

Clean Juice taps Ashley Love as first CFO

December 13, 2022

Ashley Love has been named the first-ever CFO for Clean Juice, an all-organic USDA-certified organic juice and food bar franchise.

Fast Casual accepting 2023 Top 100 nominations

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Nominations close Feb. 1

Clean Juice opening in Newnan, Georgia

December 12, 2022

Clean Juice opened a location in Newnan, Georgia on Dec. 10.

North American Kitchen Solutions sold to Valesco

December 8, 2022

Dallas-based private equity group Valesco Industries is purchasing North American Kitchen Solutions Inc., a factory-direct manufacturer of commercial kitchen…

Pizza Top 100 nomination deadline extended

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Nominations close Dec. 16.

MOD Pizza to expand Kansas footprint

December 8, 2022

MOD Pizza will open in Lenexa, Kansas, on Dec. 14. The unit is owned and operated by MOD franchisee Paceline Partners, who own 13 other MOD Pizza locations in…

3 ways Noodles & Co ignited franchise growth during COVID-19

John Ramsay, VP of Franchise Sales, discussed how he kickstarted the chain's franchise development Program during the Pandemic.