Dirt Candy founder: Why tipping is sexist, racist, misogynistic

Amanda Cohen, founder of NYC's Dirt Candy, chats with Fast Casual about why she doesn't allow tipping in her restaurant.

Subway CEO stepping down

May 3, 2018

Subway CEO Suzanne Greco is retiring June 30, with the faltering chain's current Chief Business Development Officer Trevor Haynes stepping into the interim…

Former Jack in the Box president named CEO of Boston Market

May 1, 2018

Frances Allen is replacing George Michel as CEO of Boston Market, according to a company press release.

Chicken Salad Chick adds catering director

April 26, 2018

Chicken Salad Chick has appointed Barbara Blackwell as director of catering. In her new role, she will oversee the brand’s catering operations and spearhead…

Wahlburgers selling burgers at US grocery stores

April 24, 2018

Wahlburgers is collaborating with ARKK Food Company to develop a retail product line that includes ground beef, pre-formed patties, pre-formed sliders and…

Mod Pizza promotes 3 executives

April 16, 2018

Mod Pizza has promoted COO Paul Twohig to president and COO, Megan Hansen to senior vice president of people and Lisa Luebeck to senior vice president of legal…

Fazoli's franchisees break 12 growth records

April 13, 2018

Fazoli's announced this week 12 franchise sales records at its franchisee-owned restaurants during the first quarter of 2018, with plans to open up to seven…

Snappy Salads saves environment from 1.3M plastic straws

April 13, 2018

Legislators and environmentalists across the country are calling for awareness around plastic straws and the detrimental effects on landfills and coastlines.

Red Robin, Melt Shop execs share cost-cutting secrets

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Spencer Rubin, founder and managing partner, Melt Shop; Carin Stutz, COO and executive vice president Red Robin; and Doug Hogrefe, a partner at 4 Top…

Potbelly Sandwich Shop opens catering kitchen in Plano, Texas

April 11, 2018

Potbelly Sandwich Shop in Plano, Texas, has opened a catering kitchen — the chain's third, according to a press release. Others are in Chicago and northern…

Chipotle commits to reducing waste

April 9, 2018

Chipotle Mexican Grill is setting some pretty high standards when it comes to taking care of the planet, announcing today it will divert half of all restaurant…

Free webinar: Sonny's BBQ CIO will give inside look behind brand's switch to cloud-based POS

April 5, 2018

Switching to a cloud-based POS system helped Sonny's BBQ streamline operations and boost customer engagement, a story that Sonny's CIO Joe Tenczar will share…

National Restaurant Association offering health insurance to small restaurant businesses

April 3, 2018

The National Restaurant Association and UnitedHealthcare have partnered to create a way for small restaurant businesses to offer health insurance to their…

Former McAlister's president takes CEO spot at Krystal

April 2, 2018

Former McAlister's Deli President Paul M. Macaluso is taking the reins as Krystal's CEO, a news release said. The 25-year industry veteran has held leadership…

FoodLogiQ secures $19.5M in financing

March 29, 2018

FoodLogiQ, an SaaS provider of solutions for food safety and supply chain transparency solutions, has raised $19.5 million in financing to accelerate its…

Rapid Fired April LTO a trifecta of American flavor favs

March 27, 2018

Rapid Fired Pizza has managed to unite the three American food obsessions of bacon, macaroni and cheese and pizza into one concoction for its April LTO. The…

Summit to probe trends driving 64 percent sales slump at top UK restaurants

Successful restaurant execs from around the world will discuss how to thrive in such an unsteady climate during the second annual Restaurant Franchising and…

Qdoba sold for $305M

March 22, 2018

Jack in the Box Inc. has sold Qdoba Restaurant Corp. for approximately $305 million to Apollo Global Management, according to a company press release. Qdoba…

5 ways data can detect fraud in your restaurant

As technology's presence grows in the restaurant space, operators can utilize data to detect theft and increase their bottom lines.

Chipotle replaces CMO with former Bloomin' Brands exec

March 20, 2018

Chipotle Mexican Grill has hired Chris Brandt as chief marketing officer, effective April 2. He's replacing Mark Crumpacker, who resigned last week, according…