Chipotle halts growth of Asian fast casual concept

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

October 27, 2016

Chipotle is getting out of the Asian fast casual market, saying this week that although it's not necessarily closing its 15 ShopHouse units in D.C., Maryland…

Analytics ROI vs. the high cost of ignorance

It's best if restaurateurs approach analytics by first asking themselves what their highest value questions are and then consider the many ways those questions…

BurgerFi seeks DC franchisees

October 20, 2016

BurgerFi is hunting for franchisees in the Washington D.C. area, specificially in Montgomery County, Maryland and Fairfax County, Virginia. The company is…

American Gonzo hires on new CEO

October 18, 2016

Jeff Goodman is the new CEO at American Gonzo Food Corporation, according to a press release.

Joe & the Juice gets new investor

October 12, 2016

General Atlantic has made a growth investment in Joe & the Juice, a northern-European coffee and juice concept, according to a press release.

Teriyaki Madness expands franchise training staff

October 12, 2016

Teriyaki Madness is hiring on trainers to familiarize new franchisees with the brand, according to a press release. The move was prompted by 13 new openings…

The Flying Biscuit Cafe glides into Dallas market

October 11, 2016

Dallas, Texas is about to be invaded by an airborne breakfast roll as The Flying Biscuit Café is moving into the area with three new units, according to a…

Fazoli's opens a new location in Washington

October 11, 2016

Fazoli's is opening its newest franchise in Washington, Missouri, owned and operated by entrepreneur Brad Swederska and University of Missouri professor Fred…

Florida restaurants prep for Hurricane Matthew

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Although Hurricane Matthew hasn't hit Florida yet, the damage from the predicted Category 4 storm has caused Firehouse Subs, based in Jacksonville, to close…

Shake-up at Fiesta: Execs step down, Board halts Pollo Tropical Texas development and Taco Cabana sale

September 28, 2016

Tim Taft is stepping down as CEO of Fiesta Restaurant Group, the parent company of Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana. The group's board of directors has appointed…

Pie Five Pizza Co heats up the Windy City

September 28, 2016

Pie Five Pizza Co has announced the opening of its newest location on Sep. 29, located at 1219 W. Golf Road Rolling Meadows, Illinois.

Are your promos being used to commit fraud?

by Dave Bennett — President & CEO, Mirus Restaurant Solutions

The majority of restaurants have used some type of promotion in order to build revenue, introduce a new product, drive traffic or reward loyal customers. In…

Freshii wins Canadian HR award

September 22, 2016

Freshii was awarded The Ultimate Software Award for Best Workplace Culture by a panel of seven judges at 2016's Canadian HR Awards, according to a press…

How to create a nimble supply chain

by Bruce Reinstein — President, consolidated concepts

Brands must either invest in their own supply chain departments or bring partners in who can support them. Standing pat will only result in increased costs.

Captain D's setting sail into central Florida

September 20, 2016

Captain D’s is prepping franchise development plans for central Florida.

Your Pie flies high in North Texas with Falcon Realty Advisors

September 19, 2016

Your Pie is expanding with the help of Dallas-based Falcon Realty Advisors. The brand signed a contract with the realty firm for three years to open 1…

Chipotle appoints European managing director

September 19, 2016

Chipotle Mexican Grill has appointed Jim Slater as managing director in Europe. Based in the U.K., Slater has worked for several European brands, including…

3 steps to better restaurant food safety

by Betsy Craig — CEO, MenuTrinfo

The focus on food safety throughout the nation's food supply chain is at all-time high. Between consumer health issues brought about by the ingestion of unsafe…

What Chipotle's pay scandal can teach other fast casual brands

Businesses all over the US should be reviewing their own employee time clock systems to ensure they're properly recording —  and paying for — their workers…

How to avoid 5 financial pitfalls when opening a restaurant

Understanding the applicability of sound business practices such as cash flow management, benchmarked gross profit margins or salaries to scale can be just as…