Toast acquires HR/payroll software provider

July 24, 2019

Toast Inc., a restaurant management platform, has acquired StratEx, a provider of HR and payroll software for restaurants, according to a press release.

Pancheros taking deep dive into CX data

July 24, 2019

Pancheros Mexican Grill is hoping its customer experience management platform created by Service Management Group will drive customer loyalty and growth.

Eatsa rebrands as Brightloom, will leverage Starbucks digital software to create platform for restaurants

July 22, 2019

Eatsa, a provider of self-service technology for restaurants, has rebranded itself as Brightloom and announced plans to offer an end-to-end, cloud-based…

Little Greek, Moe's, The Habit add to leadership teams

July 22, 2019

Little Greek Fresh Grill, The Habit Burger and Moe's Southwest Grill this week announced a few changes to their respective leadership teams.

Embracing Restaurant Technology

Technology has been a part of the foodservice industry for decades, but its role in profitable operations is becoming increasingly prominent.

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Dig Inn drops the 'Inn'

July 17, 2019

After eight years since it first opened in New York City, Dig Inn has changed its name to Dig, according to Founder Adam Eskin.

How restaurants, former inmates can help one another

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Inspired by "getting his own a break" when he was younger, Brandon Chrostowski founded the Edwins Leadership & Restaurant Institute in 2007, a six-month…

Former Subway exec tasked with growing Quiznos, Taco Del Mar

July 11, 2019

After hiring a new CEO in January to help revitalize its Quiznos and Taco Del Mar brands, Rego Restaurant Group announced today that it has tapped former…

Synergysuite receives $6M to support growth

July 11, 2019

Synergysuite, which provides a cloud-based restaurant management platform, has received $6 million in Series A funding to accelerate growth in the U.S. market…

HotSchedules teams with Fourth on restaurant/hospitality management solutions

July 10, 2019

HotSchedules, a provider of workforce and inventory management solutions for the restaurant industry, and Fourth, a provider of a hospitality workforce…

Cheap burgers are getting harder to find

July 3, 2019

Grabbing a cheap burger isn't easy as it used to be as prices are increasing at a faster rate than the average entree, according to Technomic's 2019 Burger…

Moe's selling cooked meats in Walmarts

July 1, 2019

Thanks to a partnership between food manufacturer Golden West Food Group and Moe's Southwest Grill, owned by Focus Brands, Moe's fans will be able to purchase…

Surging off-premise orders call for more flexible restaurant planning

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

An increase in off-premise orders is reducing the footprint for some restaurants, resulting in smaller dining areas. That makes flexibility now 'king' for…

To catch a cash thief: Make your data do the dirty work

by Dave Bennett — President & CEO, Mirus Restaurant Solutions

The best way to combat cahs theft is s by using the data your point-of-sale system makes available (check level detail) and then combine it with an…

xtraCHEF CEO introduces inventory management system

Andy Schwartz, CEO of xtraCHEF, sits down with FastCasual's Cherryh Cansler to discuss its new back of house financial management solution for restaurants.

Chipotle employees eligible for one extra month of pay

June 25, 2019

Chipotle Mexican Grill has launched a crew bonus program that gives hourly employees the opportunity to earn up to an extra month of pay each year. To qualify…

5 things your emergency response plan needs to keep you afloat during flooding

There has been a pattern of recurring, record-breaking floods that have pulled too many smaller restaurants under when they weren't financially able to…

Kiosks Enhance Convenience

Convenience Stores (C-Stores) are increasingly using self-service kiosks as a tool to help them gain a competitive edge, and are reporting increased revenue…

7 tips to help restaurant managers navigate immigration compliance

With the Homeland Security FY 2020 budget calling for an additional $313.9 million for the hiring of an additional 1,000 officers and more than 600 supporting…

Whataburger under new ownership, leadership

June 17, 2019

Whatburger has a new owner.