Kona Grill opens ghost kitchen

August 1, 2022

The One Group Hospitality Inc., which owns Kona Grill and Bao Yum, is opening a delivery and carry-out only location in Austin through its partnership with…

Digital sales soaring at Wingstop

July 28, 2022

Texas-based Wingstop, which has nearly 2,000 locations, said digital sales were up 60% in Q2, which also revealed a net income increase of 17.6% to $13.…

Exploring AI? Learn from Chipotle, Jason's Deli, Yum Brands

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Execs from Chipotle, Jason's Deli and Ampex Brands will share their journeys into the world of AI at this year's Fast Casual Executive Summit, being held Oct.

Middleby acquires automated washing solution manufacturer

July 28, 2022

The Middleby Corp. has acquired Colussi Ermes, a Pordenone, Italy-based manufacturer of automated washing solutions for the food processing industry, for an…

Chipotle raising menu prices - again

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

July 27, 2022

A 4% increase in menu prices helped give Chipotle Mexican Grill a solid second quarter, according to CFO John R. Hartung, who said the chain was planning a…

Webinar shows collecting sales tax doesn't have to be painful

July 27, 2022

Collecting taxes can be a challenge for restaurant operators, but technology can help make it easier. That was the message from a free webinar titled "How two…

Near Restaurant Report Unveils How Consumer Behavior Has Shifted Post-Pandemic/ How Restaurants Can Evolve

The New World of Consumer Behavior: Restaurants 2022 report highlights significant shifts in consumer behavior from the onset of the pandemic to today…

Mendocino Farms opening virtual kitchen in Anaheim

July 26, 2022

Mendocino Farms, a fast casual concept serving sandwiches and salads, is expanding to Anaheim with a pick-up and delivery-only kitchen opening Aug. 8 at 156…

Pokeworks sourcing eggs from cage-free hens

July 25, 2022

Pokeworks is pledging to source 100% of its eggs and egg products from cage-free sources for all of its operations, removing battery cages from its supply…

Peyton Manning among Kitchen United investors

July 25, 2022

Kitchen United, a ghost kitchen and restaurant technology provider, has landed $100,000 million in its third round of funding, and new investors include…

Bellagreen acquired by Ampex

July 25, 2022

Ampex Brands, owner of Au Bon Pain and a Yum Brands and 7-Eleven franchisee with over 500 locations, has acquired Bellagreen, an American bistro concept with…

Drive-thru dining gaining ground

July 22, 2022

Weekly restaurant visits are gaining, dining out intentions are positive and special dining occasions are coming back, according to a quarterly consumer survey…

Pieology launches 1st pizza truck

July 21, 2022

Pieology has launched its first-ever food truck. The truck made its debut July 14 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop testing automated pizzeria

July 21, 2022

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is getting into the pizza business, thanks to a partnership with Piestro, a robotic pizzeria featuring a standalone, fully integrated…

Dunn Brothers Coffee sold to Gala Capital

July 21, 2022

Gala Capital Partners, a Costa Mesa-based investment firm that funds Mooyah Burgers and Cici's Pizza, has acquired Minnesota-based Dunn Brothers Coffee. The…

Chipotle invests in robotic makeline

July 21, 2022

Chipotle Mexican Grill is doing its best to embrace the future.

DoorDash, Uber Eats face slowing growth

July 21, 2022

Food delivery apps DoorDash and Uber Eats are facing slow growth after two years of massive growth due to COVID-19 and making a big marketing push to get back…

How two restaurant owners solved their sales tax dilemmas

Today more than ever, restaurant operators have too much on their plates. Collecting sales tax is required by most states and jurisdictions, but managing sales…

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PF Chang's expands fast casual concept to Miami Lakes

July 20, 2022

P.F. Chang's has opened its fifth fast casual location expanding the presence of the to-go only concept it launched in 2020. The store is in Miami Lakes…

Dine-in not regaining popularity, take-out gains steam

July 20, 2022

Despite the fact all restaurants are completely open for dine-in, after two years of closures and restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of…