Villa Enterprises takes over food court ops at Virginia outlets

March 26, 2014

Villa Enterprises announced it is assuming the management, operations and brand placement in the food court at Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets in Leesburg, Va.

Dunkin', Church's Chicken, McDonald's execs honored by WFF

March 26, 2014

The Women's Foodservice Forum has named five people to its second annual Women Making Their Mark list, sponsored by Brinker International.

Panera Bread outlines digital initiatives during Investor Day

March 26, 2014

Panera Bread Co. shared some initiatives to help the brand compete in a digital and omnichannel marketplace during its Investor Day Wednesday in Charlotte, N.C.

Baja Fresh adds Chef Lopez to product development team

March 26, 2014

Baja Fresh Mexican Grill has named Chef Roberto "Pepe" Lopez as its new director of Product Development.

Togo's promotes marketing executive

March 25, 2014

Togo's Eateries Inc. announced it has promoted Eric Coolbaugh to director of regional marketing. In his new role, he will lead all aspects of the regional…

Are your employees lying to you?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Certain verbal cues and body language behaviors can give away liars.

McAlister's selects lenders for expansion strategy

March 24, 2014

McAlister's Deli has partnered with several lenders for franchise expansion nationwide. According to a news release, First Franchise Capital, Balboa Capital…

WFF's Fritzi Woods receives two posthumous honors

March 24, 2014

Fritzi Woods, the late president and CEO of the Women's Foodservice Forum, has received two special honors at the 2014 Annual Leadership and Development…

Uncle Maddio's adds former Five Guys exec to operations team

March 24, 2014

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint has named Scott Goodrich as vice president of field operations and support.

21-cent debit card swipe fee cap upheld

March 21, 2014

A federal appeals court has today handed down a ruling in a back-and-forth drama that grew out of the 2010 Dodd-Frank Consumer Protection and Wall Street…

Blue C Sushi names new SVP and chief culinary officer

March 21, 2014

Madison Holdings Inc., owner of Blue C Sushi and Boom concepts, as well as the newly opened Kaisho, has promoted Jeffrey Lunak from VP to SVP and chief…

Quiznos international units operating as usual, despite bankruptcy

March 21, 2014

Quiznos announced today that its restaurants across Canada are open and operating as usual, despite the current Chapter 11 proceedings taking place in the U.S.

Using mobile to retain staff, improve customer service

Mobile devices that employees already use can give companies a better way to connect with their frontline employees.

NRA Show 2014 keynote to feature a little Magic (Johnson)

March 20, 2014

Basketball legend Earvin "Magic" Johnson has been selected to provide the keynote address at the 2014 National Restaurant Association Show May 18 at Chicago's…

Red Mango Cafe and Juice Bar opening in Illinois

March 20, 2014

Lifelong Oak Park, Ill., resident Jim Taglia and his wife, Anneke, will open one of the first restaurant prototypes for a Red Mango Café and Juice Bar…

Elevation Burger names Rick Altizer as new CEO

March 20, 2014

Former McDonald's executive Rick Altizer has been appointed CEO of Arlington, Va.-based Elevation Burger. Altizer assumes the role from founder Hans Hess, who…

Recruitment business, consulting firm partner to form one-stop shop for restaurant owners

March 20, 2014

Patrice & Associates, a recruiting partner in the restaurant industry, announced today its new partnership with consulting firm, One Management Solutions…

Howard Schultz: Starbucks in early stages of growth

March 19, 2014

If Starbucks was a 20-chapter book, the company is only in chapter four or five, according to chairman, president and CEO Howard Schultz, who outlined…

First Venti Tre Modern Italian Restaurant opens in Baltimore

March 19, 2014

The nation's first Venti Tre Modern Italian restaurant opened this week in Baltimore featuring a highly customizable menu with at least 23 fresh toppings every…

Sentry Marketing Group acquires mystery shop company

March 18, 2014

Sentry Marketing Group announced it has acquired mystery shop company Feedback Plus.