SeafoodGrabber creates social networking for buyers and sellers

January 16, 2014

The B2B networking site SeafoodGrabber has launched in Boston, offering a marketplace that accumulates and organizes prices from wholesale seafood suppliers…

Schlotzsky's names new CMO

January 16, 2014

Schlotzsky’s today announced the appointment of Mark A. Mears to chief marketing officer. In his new role, Mears will oversee the direction of the marketing…

NRA's chief innovation officer elected to Meals on Wheels board

January 16, 2014

The National Restaurant Association announced that Phil Kafarakis, chief Innovation & member advancement officer, has been elected to the Meals On Wheels…

Pizza Hut's fast casual prototype revealed

The new formats also include digital menu boards, deck ovens and an open seating environment.

How Do you Roll? running $5 promo

January 15, 2014

This month marks the third time How Do You Roll? has run its "California Dreamin'" promotion, offering California roll and miso soup for $5, according to a…

Noodles & Co announces preliminary Q4 results

January 14, 2014

Noodles & Company has announced preliminary, unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2013.

Pei Wei 'reFRESHES' menu, look

January 14, 2014

As individuals across the country make New Year's resolutions, Pei Wei Asian Diner has resolved to "reFRESH" nationwide with a new year full of new options.

Ena's Jerkmania launches '14 promos

January 14, 2014

Ena's Jerkmania, an Ohio-based Jamaican fast casual concept, is giving its customers a variety of perks this year, including new merchandise and discounts…

BWW names new VP

January 13, 2014

 Buffalo Wild Wings has named Brian Coan its vice president of enterprise supply chain. Coan is now responsible for developing and executing overall supply…

Chanticleer names new SVP

January 10, 2014

Chanticleer Holdings, which owns Hooters and the fast casual chains, American Roadside Burgers and Just Fresh, announced today that it has appointed Mark…

How Earl of Sandwich is beating bigger brands through mobile marketing

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

A new mobile system allows the chain to engage customers on a one-to-one level.

NRA names Metro Pizza founder 2014 convention chair

January 9, 2014

Sam Facchini, co-founder and co-owner of Metro Pizza, has been named by the National Restaurant Association as its convention chair for the 2014 National…

Technomic announces Consumer Choice awards

January 9, 2014

Technomic has announced the winners of the 2014 Chain Restaurant Consumers' Choice Awards, which are based on consumer responses to the research and consulting…

Caribou Coffee to transform system infrastructure

January 9, 2014

FranConnect is now working with Caribou Coffee Company to drive higher performance productivity and facilitate systems for all franchisees and licensees…

Panda Express hires new creative agency

January 9, 2014

Panda Express has appointed Bailey Lauerman as its new creative agency of record. The assignment includes strategy, creative development and promotional…

United Fresh launches new quarterly report, webinar series

January 7, 2014

United Fresh Produce Association has launched "Fresh Insights for Foodservice," a new quarterly report showcasing the latest trends in fresh produce use in…

Yogurtland names new CEO

January 3, 2014

Yogurtland announced today changes to its executive leadership. Founder Phillip Chang will become chairman of the company, and Huntley Castner, currently COO…

Survey shows small business optimism for 2014

January 3, 2014

ShopKeep POS, a provider of cloud-based business management software for the retail and restaurant industries, recently surveyed more than 640 small businesses…

New Year brings minimum wage increases in handful of states

January 2, 2014

The New Year's holiday brought about an increase in the minimum wage in 13 states. With these increases, there are now 21 states that have minimum wages higher…

Restaurant traffic levels hit 5-month high in November

January 2, 2014

Driven by improving same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index hit a five-month high in…