Smashburger taking flight in three airports

August 5, 2015

The fast casual burger chain announced the opening of three new airport locations.

Atlantic Street buys leading 23-unit Jimmy John’s franchise

August 4, 2015

Atlantic Street Capital has bought The Sandwich Shop Holdings Company, a 23-unit Jimmy John's franchisee in Chicago, which is one of the brand’s largest…

6 ways to make your restaurant more sustainable without cutting profits

by Vishy Visweswaran — Chief Technology Officer, SCA Technologies

Follow these six tips that relate to promotions planning and execution to make your restaurant more sustainable in the current industry climate.

Coca-Cola products available at Freebirds

July 28, 2015

Freebirds World Burrito will now serve Coca-Cola products in all its locations.

Starbucks CEO: Q3 stands among most successful quarters in company history

July 24, 2015

Global comparable store sales increased 7 percent, driven by a 4 percent increase in traffic, and year-over-year comparable store customer transactions…

5 ways to future-proof your restaurant via WiFi

Changing market dynamics has fueled fierce competition among QSR, fast casual and casual dining restaurants, but providing guest WiFi represents a strategic…

Chipotle: Revenue up, food costs down for Q2

July 22, 2015

Chipotle Mexican Grill reported during its Tuesday’s Q2 earnings call that its revenue increased 14.1 percent to $1.2 billion and that comparable restaurant…

How 'informed' employees will make your restaurant more money

Developing a culture of learning is a 365-day commitment that will motivate your staff and have a significant impact on your bottom line if you put in the time…

Kneaders CFO takes over as president

July 16, 2015

Kneaders Bakery and Café's CFO is now also the chains' president.

Blurred lines: Will QSRs take DIY customers from fast casuals?

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

Fast casuals have been on top when it comes to customizable concepts, but QSRs are embracing the trend as well.

Honey Baked Ham consolidates divisions

July 15, 2015

The centralization of three Honey Baked Ham regional operating divisions created an opportunity for streamlining company operations, among other improvements.

Moe’s Southwest adds VP of Global Marketing

July 10, 2015

Moe’s Southwest Grill has named Dominic Losacco as its VP of Global Marketing.

What do the Department of Labor's proposed changes mean for restaurants?

While the U.S. Department of Labor proposed regulations contain a number of significant changes, of most concern to restaurants is the proposal that the…

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.