Nothing Should Stand in the Way of Your Specialty Beverage Profits

In areas such as blending equipment, build station layout, training, and measuring devices, small changes or adjustments can improve the quality and…

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Clean Juice embracing centralized high-pressure processing

December 6, 2022

Clean Juice has simplified operations by moving from in-house bottled cold-pressed juice production to the latest innovation in centralized high-pressure…

Coolgreens, Cash2Bitcoin among execs discussing profitability strategies at SSIS

December 5, 2022

With more sales channels reaching out for the consumer's dollar, convenience services has become more competitive than ever, and operators can no longer count…

Dine Brands acquiring Fuzzy's Tacos for $80M

December 5, 2022

Dine Brands Global Inc., the franchisor of Applebee's Grill + Bar and IHOP restaurants, is purchasing Fuzzy's Taco Shop from NRD Capital Management for $8…

Restaurant owners collect 1M signatures to fight California wage law

December 5, 2022

Save Local Restaurants, a restaurant and industry group focused on upending a California law that will set wages for fast-food workers, has garnered 1 million…

The Tech Stack You Need for Seamless Curbside Pickup

More and more QSRs are implementing curbside pickup, but without the right tech tools creating a great experience, it can be a challenge.

Restaurants a big winner on Black Friday weekend

December 2, 2022

Consumers in the U.S. spent 23% more at restaurants during the Black Friday Weekend in late November compared to 2021, and the spend spike beat out spend on…

Costa Vida SynergySuite Case Study

Costa Vida needed a restaurant management system that gave them easy reporting and faster inventory, while having the capability to handle raw food SKUs that…

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How former Wall Streeter created a 25-unit smoothie brand

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Baya Bar has 25 locations and will double nationally over the next 18 months.

Celebs Paul Rudd, Michael Strahan, Michael Phelps investing in NY bagel concept

November 29, 2022

New York-based PopupBagels may have started in the kitchen of founder Adam Goldberg, but the three-unit chain is expanding thanks to investments led by…

5 Strategies to Optimize Your Customers' Online Ordering Experience

Build customer loyalty and strengthen your brand by creating a mobile-first, easy-to-navigate online ordering experience

Wing Zone opens 5th Kentucky store

November 28, 2022

Florida-based Wing Zone has opened its fifth Kentucky location in Louisville at 5210 Dixie Hwy., under the direction of franchisee Adam Wyatt, who opened his…

Kura Sushi hits the Mall of America

November 23, 2022

Japan-based Kura Sushi USA Inc. is opening Friday at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota, according to a press release. Marking the brand's 41st…

Implementing Self-Service Kiosks: What’s on the Horizon

The role of in-person dining interactions is changing drastically. Kiosks are likely to play a major role in those changes.

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Swig lands new owner

November 22, 2022

Utah-based Larry H. Miller Company has acquired a majority stake in Swig, home of the Original Dirty Soda, from Savory Fund, the private equity firm focused on…

Le Pain Quotidien under new ownership

November 21, 2022

Le Pain Quotidien, a European brand with 56 U.S. locations, is under new ownership, along with The Little Beet, a 12-unit fast casual concept and Table by…

Your Pie rolls out redesigned menu boards

November 21, 2022

Your Pie rolled out a redesigned menu earlier this month, according to a press release.

Red Chickz, Brix Holdings, Thanx execs talk loyalty programs, personalization, social media

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Three executives spoke about issues in the restaurant industry at the Fast Casual Executive Summit held last month in Indianapolis, Indiana.

How The POS Can Help Retailers Prepare For The Holidays

The right technology can help short-staffed retailers survive the holiday season and thrive in it. After all, making a positive, lasting impression on shoppers…

Americans eating out less but satisfaction remains strong

November 17, 2022

More than half, 59%, of Americans are eating out less often, compared to a year ago, across all food formats but most significantly in the casual dining…