Starbucks opens $70M juicery to expand Evolution Fresh

October 10, 2013

Starbucks has opened a $70 million juicery in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., that will quadruple the brand's production of Evolution Fresh cold-pressed juice…

Making Restaurant Ice Cleaner, Safer and Better

Diligence and new technology can strengthen operations, potentially boosting revenue and profitability.

Study: Middle market execs remain optimistic despite economic pressures

October 9, 2013

According to a new study from financial advisor CIT Group, middle market executives are expressing renewed optimism in their business prospects compared to a…

Fazoli's announces name of new Italian fast casual concept

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

CEO Carl Howard will grow Fazoli's and Venti-Tre simultaneously.

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Follow these steps to protect your business from a fire.

Cosi rolling out digital campaign

October 8, 2013

Così, a fast casual restaurant chain with more than 100 restaurants, has teamed up with digital engagement provider ePrize to launch "Fall Into Così," a…

Jamba adjusts growth targets

October 8, 2013

Jamba Inc. this week provided an update on key business initiatives, preliminary fiscal year 2014 guidance and adjusted estimates for fiscal year 2013…

Red Lobster's fast casual lunch is sinking ship

October 8, 2013

Red Lobster said this week that it is dropping Seaside Express, its version of a fast casual lunch, where lunch customers order and pay at the counter…

Restaurant SmartBrief relaunches with NRA partnership

October 8, 2013

The National Restaurant Association has announced a partnership with digital publisher SmartBrief Inc. to relaunch the daily Restaurant SmartBrief e-newsletter.

Square 1 Burgers names CEO

October 7, 2013

Square 1 Burgers & Bar, has appointed the company's owner and founder Joanie Corneil to the position of CEO.

Splick-it to power Web, mobile app for No Kid Hungry

October 7, 2013

Splick-it Inc. has inked a deal to sponsor and be a technology partner with Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry campaign to build a customized "Order Food, End…

The wheels fall off The Lime Truck

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The Lime Truck's creator discusses why he's opening brick-and-mortar units.

Red Mango founder named 'Digital Executive of the Year'

October 4, 2013

The Restaurant Social Media Index recently recognized Red Mango founder Dan Kim with the 2013 Digital Executive of the Year award at the first ever RIZMY…

Mobile payments tour stops at Canadian Starbucks

A press tour studies the mobile payments landscape in Canada.

U-Swirl acquires Josie's Frozen Yogurt

October 2, 2013

U-Swirl Inc. has acquired the business assets of Josie's Frozen Yogurt LLC. The acquisition of all intellectual property and worldwide franchise and license…

Despite higher sales, restaurant operators' optimism fading

October 1, 2013

Due to a softer outlook among restaurant operators for sales growth and the economy, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index…

Leaf secures $20M to advance mobile pay platform

October 1, 2013

Leaf, creator of the LeafPresenter, a tablet designed for commerce, today announced it has closed $20 million in its first round of funding from Heartland…

Women's Foodservice Forum creates fund in honor of late CEO

September 30, 2013

The Women's Foodservice Forum has announced the creation of a fund in honor of its late President and CEO, Fritzi Woods, who passed away unexpectedly two weeks…

Zaxby's names VP of technology

September 27, 2013

Zaxby's Franchising appointed Frank Knight to VP of Information Technology, where he will be responsible for the information technology and project management…

How a Boston fast casual increased sales via mobile payment app

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Revenue increased 17 percent at Sebastians Cafe one month after launching a branded LevelUp mobile payment and loyalty app.