NRA releases new Restaurant Operations Report

November 20, 2013

The National Restaurant Association this week released a new edition of the Restaurant Operations Report, a comprehensive resource that aims to help restaurant…

Four fast casuals up for PETA2 Awards

November 20, 2013

Four fast casual concepts are nominees for Best Vegan-Friendly Restaurant Chain in Peta2's eighth annual Libby Awards. Peta2, PETA's youth division, has…

Tijuana Flats names new CFO

November 15, 2013

Tijuana Flats has named Todd Chase as the brand's chief financial officer. Chase began his leadership for the 97-unit Tex-Mex chain this month.

Military service members invited to culinary forum

November 15, 2013

The National Restaurant Association Military Foundation will host 30 award-winning military service members at a week-long education program at The Culinary…

Elevation Burger selects Raleigh-based agency as national marketing partner

November 15, 2013

Virginia-based burger franchise Elevation Burger has selected ­French/West/Vaughan, an independent public relations and brand communications agency, as its…

Veterans 4 Vending offers 10 percent startup discount to veterans

November 13, 2013

Carts Blanche LLC announced that it is offering U.S. military veterans a 10-percent discount on the purchase of VendaCarts Trailers through February 2014, as…

Poultry, pork costs expected to fall in 2014

Relief in beef costs isn't expected until mid-2015; but coffee, cheese and wheat will all fall in the New Year.

Starbucks isn't sorry for ending relationship with Kraft

November 13, 2013

Starbucks must pay Kraft Foods $2.75 billion over a 3-year disagreement the companies had over distribution of Starbucks packaged coffee in grocery stores…

Vine vs. Instagram Video: Which platform is best for restaurants?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Video marketing may be the future of social media.

President Obama reportedly supports $10.10 minimum wage

November 11, 2013

Reports surfaced last week that President Obama supports an increase in the federal minimum wage to $10.10 an hour, from the current $7.25 an hour. This…

E-FLEX coalition files comments with IRS

November 8, 2013

Backed by the National Restaurant Association, the Employers for Flexibility in Health Care Coalition has filed comments with the Internal Revenue Service…

How one Canadian better-burger chain plans to win US marketshare

The founder and CEO of Big Smoke Burger is confident that Americans will embrace his concept.

Affordable Health Benefits Coalition launches

November 7, 2013

The Affordable Health Benefits Coalition has been launched by a group of organizations, including the National Council of Chain Restaurants, with the common…

NRA now accepting nominations for Operator Innovation Awards

November 7, 2013

The National Restaurant Association is now accepting nominations for the third annual Operator Innovations Awards, which celebrate restaurant operators who are…

Noodles & Co reports strong showing in Q3

November 6, 2013

Noodles & Company, which went public July 2, today announced financial results for the third quarter, including a 45-percent earnings growth and a…

Veggie Grill names new marketing VP

November 6, 2013

Veggie Grill has named Gantry Praw as VP of Marketing. His experience in developing cross-channel marketing and communications strategies will play a…

Fresh&co introduces NYC's 1st quinoa bar

November 6, 2013

Fresh&co, a New York City-based fast casual concept known for using fresh, local and seasonal ingredients, has created a Quinoa Bar — a healthy, warm and…

Cosi testing new menu

November 6, 2013

Cosi is testing a new menu in three Philadelphia locations. Michael Foley, Cosi's VP of brand strategy and innovation, served as primary architect of the new…

Melthouse Bistro launching mobile payments

November 6, 2013

Milwaukee-based Melthouse Bistro and Tali Payments have partnered to allow the grilled cheese chain's customers to order and pay for food and drinks from their…

Starbucks on mission to employ 10,000 vets

November 6, 2013

Starbucks Coffee Company announced this week that it is committed to hiring thousands of veterans, which will be possible with its new hiring platform for…