Tropical Smoothie Cafe upgrades POS to the cloud, enhances mobile technology

October 2, 2018

Tropical Smoothie Cafe is implementing Appetize, a point-of-sale developer specializing in foodservice and retail payment technology, The chain selected…

Joint employer rule change: Industry win or employee slap-in-the-face?

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

The public comment period is well underway for the joint employer rule published by the National Labor Relations Board, which relates directly to franchising…

Compeat, Ctuit users now have PlateIQ automated AP tools

October 2, 2018

Restaurant managing software company, Compeat, is partnering with AP automation concern, Plate IQ, to give Compeat and Ctuit use of Plate IQ's tools to manage…

7 ways data can cut costs and drive profitability

Billy Jones, CEO of orderly talks about how restaurant owners can lower their operational costs and effectively manage inventory without compromising…

Zoes elevating American Airlines dining options

September 28, 2018

Zoes Kitchen and American Airlines have teamed up to introduce a food-for-sale menu for flyers seated in the main cabin, according to a company press…

How 6 restaurant brands cut costs by sharing kitchen space

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

High real estate prices and expensive kitchen equipment are two of the biggest barriers to opening and operating a thriving restaurant business. But what if…

Rave Restaurant Group reports 6th quarter of growth for Pizza Inn, Pie Five struggles

September 27, 2018

Pie Five and Pizza Inn parent, Rave Restaurant Group, Inc. said its fourth-quarter results indicate comparable store retail sales increased 0.4 percent over…

Starbucks CEO announces corporate layoffs

September 25, 2018

Starbucks CEO told employees via memo last week that corporate layoffs and a variety of other changes were coming soon in an effort to increase slowing sales…

Rave names president, CAO

September 20, 2018

Rave Restaurant Group, parent company of Pizza Inn and Pie Five, has promoted Pizza Inn President Bob Bafundo to president of the entire restaurant group and…

Four Foods Group co-founder takes on president title

September 19, 2018

Four Foods Group, a restaurant investment, development, operations and management company with 5,500 employees running 154 restaurants, has named Shauna K.

Florida restaurant non-profit provides free industry course on human trafficking

September 18, 2018

Representatives from the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association announced the launch of an online training course on human trafficking specifically…

Daphne's Mediterranean fast casual under new management

September 14, 2018

Daphne's, a Mediterranean food chain with over 23 locations, is under new management with an updated menu, look and retail line, according to a company press…

HughesON Managed SD-WAN Named 2018 SD-WAN Product of the Year

Hughes recognized for industry-leading managed network service that combines broadband optimization with best-in-class security.

Pancheros Mexican Grill welcomes VP of marketing

September 13, 2018

Pancheros Mexican Grill has appointed Ryan Murrin as vice president of marketing, according to a press release.

Moe's Southwest Grill adds 2 VPs

September 13, 2018

Moe's Southwest Grill welcomes Verchele Wiggins Roberts as vice president of marketing and Jonathon Gilliam as vice president of operations, according to a…

Skinny Pizza takes on grocery stores

September 12, 2018

Skinny Pizza, known for its build-your-own-pizza shops in Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas and Saudia Arabia, is now selling its pies at the grocery…

New England restaurants have access to onsite farm-to-table service

September 12, 2018

Restaurants in New England can now have their own farms thanks to Freight Farms' on-site vertical farming service — Grown, a news release said.

Yogurtland launches franchising technology through ByPass, 7shifts partnership

September 10, 2018

Yogurtland locations across the United States will feature technology partners Bypass and 7shifts, according to a press release.

2018 Fast Casual State of Industry report now available for download

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Now in its 10th edition, the Fast Casual State of the Industry delivers insights and actionable intelligence on everything from workforce and business strategy…

Little Big Burger welcomes social media marketing coordinator

September 6, 2018

Little Big Burger, headquartered in Oregon with 16 units, has hired Marie Noble as its social media marketing coordinator, according to a press release.