Sales down at Cosi

July 9, 2015

Cosi reported Thursday that system-wide comparable restaurant sales are down for the second quarter of 2015.

Fazoli's has new investor

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

July 7, 2015

Sun Capital Partners has sold its investment in Fazoli’s Group to Sentinel Capital Partners, a Sun Capital affiliate.

Restaurant group wants feds to revamp proposed overtime policy proposal

July 1, 2015

The proposed new federal overtime rules are not sitting well with the National Council of Chain Restaurants.

NY restaurant owners to governor: Keep NY open for business

June 26, 2015

More than 100 restaurant owners and operators representing hundreds of restaurants across New York sent a letter to Gov. Andrew Cuomo imploring him to keep New…

Online menu maker upgrades platform

June 26, 2015

Online menu maker iMenuPro has upgraded its platform to help restaurateurs and small business owners create menus without investing enormous amounts of time…

Togo’s seeking 'fastest sandwich maker'

June 26, 2015

Togo's Eateries has announced the return of the National Sandwich Making Contest, a competition to find the chain's fastest sandwich maker in the United States.

Noodles & Co names Mark A. Mears as CMO

June 25, 2015

Noodles & Company has named Mark A. Mears as its EVP and chief marketing officer effective July 20.

Five Guys investors take bite out of Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint

June 25, 2015

Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint announced today that S&S Group LLC is joining the Uncle Maddio’s team as minority stakeholders in the company and will serve on its…

Chain restaurants want health care law reform

June 25, 2015

The National Council of Chain Restaurants supports court's ruling.

Webinar download available: 'Why You Can't Afford to Miss the Fast Casual Pizza Revolution'

June 24, 2015

A free webinar, "Why You Can't Afford to Miss the Fast Casual Pizza Revolution," is now available for download.

OrderSnapp launches free POS for pizzerias, small restaurants

June 22, 2015

The tablet is designed for startups looking to control investment costs and current restaurant owners who want to avoid expensive upgrades on old POS systems.

Noodles & Co president leaving to become CEO of casual brand

June 22, 2015

Noodles & Company has announced the resignation of Keith Kinsey, president and COO.

Zoës searching for new CFO

June 22, 2015

Zoës Kitchen has announced the resignation of Jason Morgan, CFO and SVP.

Are you 'CONNECTING' with your customers?

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

The CONNECT 2015 Mobile Innovation Summit will teach restaurant operators and retailers how to provide customers with mobile connections to help build a loyal…

Receiving 101: Control and Safety

by John Krebs — President, Axis Purchasing

Whoever is in charge of receiving should follow a standard set of rules in order to maintain the safety of food and ensure you protect your bottom line.

Togo's improves POS security with fingerprint readers

June 17, 2015

Togo’s has deployed fingerprint readers to help increase security, improve accountability and reduce fraud at the POS.

Juice It Up! adds VP of engineering

June 17, 2015

Juice It Up! has hired David Bird as its new VP of construction and engineering.

Corner Bakery names former Pepsi exec as CMO

June 17, 2015

Corner Bakery Cafe has appointed Justin Lambeth as CMO.

Sales down at Cosi

June 17, 2015

Così Inc. reported this month that its estimated systemwide comparable restaurant sales are down for the 2015 Period 5.

Now trading: Wingstop

June 17, 2015

Wingstop opened for trading this month on the Nasdaq Stock Market.