Nature's Table serves up new location in downtown Orlando

June 30, 2016

Nature's Table, a fast-casual restaurant focused on fresh and healthy dining, announced the opening of its newest location , this one is located inside the…

b.good partners with local farmers for a good cause

June 30, 2016

b.good is developing its own urban farm and states it is the first fast casual restaurant to undertake such an initiative.

The Pie Hole expands into Orange County with 1st franchisee

June 29, 2016

The Pie Hole, which originated in Downtown Los Angeles, opened its first Orange County location last month in the historic Old Towne Orange district.

Survey finds the food and beverage industry in poor shape

June 29, 2016

Inefficiency and carelessness are plaguing the food industry, according to a survey of more than 200 independent restaurants and chains by collaborators Oracle…

How to light up your brand: 4 innovative execs tell all

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

This four-part series looks into the successes behind Toppers, Mooyah Burger, Slim Chickens and Which wich.

Noodles & Company reports data security breach

June 29, 2016

Noodles & Company reported Tuesday that a data security incident may have compromised customers' credit and debit card information in locations in about 2…

Fired Pie brings on CFO, board member

June 29, 2016

Fired Pie, the Arizona-based pizza concept, has hired Abby Anderson as chief financial officer. Anderson joins the team with an extensive history of financial…

Franchising Focus: Mooyah COO marching to beat of 'world-dominating drum'

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

COO Michael Mabry discusses the brand's future plans.

Chicken Salad Chick names new marketing and franchise development chiefs

June 27, 2016

Chicken Salad Chick has named Tom Carr as vice president of marketing and Carrie Evans as director of franchise development.

Restaurants chase Uber for a better mobile customer experience

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

The editor of Mobile Payments Today discusses how the ride-sharing service comes up a lot during discussions about personalization and customer interaction.

Tender Greens pulls in new VP for operations

June 23, 2016

Tender Greens, a California-based restaurant has named Craig Meunier as vice president of operations. Meunier brings more than 27 years of restaurant…

Dickey's BBQ Pit opens another San Antonio unit, launches charitable foundation

June 23, 2016

Dickey's Barbecue Pit, ranked No. 1 in FastCasual's Top 100 Movers and Shakers, has expanded deeper into San Antonio, Texas and launched  a charitable…

To tip or not to tip?

Chef Christopher Koetke discusses how the industry and customers feel about tipping.

800 Degrees Pizza heats up with new partnership

June 22, 2016

Murfey Ventures is now investing in 800 Degrees Pizza. This new partnership is allowing 800 Degrees to expand in area and corporate development as well as…

Still need to fill some summer employee spots? Look for candidates with camp counselor qualities

by Lon Southerland — Executive Vice President, GuestMetrics, LLC.

Need some pinch-hitters to flesh out the spring hires that didn't work, or didn't last? Think about candidates who've had experience as camp counselors, or…

El Pollo Loco signs deal with PLM Restaurants

June 21, 2016

PLM Restaurants signed a franchise deal to acquire two existing El Pollo Loco Tucson locations, and open six new locations by August 2019. 

New plans on the horizon for Fiesta Restaurant Group

June 17, 2016

Fiesta Restaurant Group Inc is separating its current restaurants, Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana, into two companies. Its headquarters will be moving to…

The peanut butter (allergy) crunch heard ‘round the country

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

In what should serve as a cautionary tale for the entire foodservice industry, Panera Bread faces a $500,000 lawsuit over a grilled cheese sandwich…

From 1 CEO to another: 9 industry topics you can't ignore

Nick Vojnovic, president of Little Greek Fresh Grill/Little Greek Franchise Development, predicts the industry's most important topics and trends.

Are your restaurants in compliance? Major changes take effect Friday for business first aid kits

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

The regulations change this Friday on the bare minimum number and type of medical supplies that all U.S. workplaces must have under the law.