Crispers names new CEO

August 22, 2013

Florida-based Crispers has hired Dawn Voss as CEO. She formerly the Chief Administrative Officer of Noodles and Company, which went public in June of this…

10 tax tips to save restaurateurs money

The best guarantee of consistently low tax bills this year, next year and so-on down the road is tax planning now. Don't wait until the end of the year.

3 Ways a Budget is Key to Growth for a Fast Casual Restaurant

Developing and maintaining an operating budget, bolstering market dominance and growing sales and profits are critical to an operator's success.

New food truck rental website launched

August 21, 2013

FoodTruckRental.com has been launched, with an objective of connecting food truck owners and renters worldwide.

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza targets Detroit for growth

August 20, 2013

California-based Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza announced that its franchisee, Blaze Midwest Inc., will open a location in the Detroit suburb of Royal Oak, Mich., in…

Restaurant Association's Educational Foundation names new VP

August 20, 2013

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) announced that Steven Kramer has been named vice president of Communications. Kramer brings…

New top-your-own pizza concept marks its debut in Phoenix

August 19, 2013

The newest top-your-own pizza concept, Fired Pie, has planted a flag in the Phoenix market, at Deer Valley Towne Center.

Asian Box CEO: Gluten-free zone leading to brand's growth

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The 1-year-old concept is gearing up for growth.

Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo ready to kick off

August 16, 2013

Thousands of restaurant and foodservice industry professionals are expected to attend the Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo at the Los Angeles…

Mimi's Café announces three executive promotions

August 15, 2013

As part of its rebranding and rebuilding initiative, Mimi's Cafe has announced the promotion of three executive-level operations leaders.

Chicken Salad Chick continues Southeast expansion

August 15, 2013

Chicken Salad Chick announced today the development of another franchise location in Columbus, Ga.

Commentary: Tasting Pie Five in Kansas City

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

FastCasual.com gets the inside scoop from Pie Five CEO Randy Gier and Dave Goebel, the chain's Kansas City franchisee.

Health care law deadlines approaching

August 12, 2013

The Obama Administration's July decision to make 2014 a transition year when it comes to the employer mandate and some employer reporting requirements of the…

Food Genius launches restaurant trends tool

August 9, 2013

Food Genius has launched a new tool to analyze changes in restaurant data. According to a news release, the tool tracks how more than 23,000 food-related items…

Fiesta Restaurant Group increases revenue in Q2

August 9, 2013

Fiesta Restaurant Group Inc., owner, operator and franchisor of Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana, reported results for the second quarter of 2013, which ended…

Uncle Maddio's CEO: How ensuring franchisees make money has made him successful

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

CEO Matt Andrew: "There is a big difference in running restaurants and being a franchisor. You have to be able to teach both how to do it, and why."

Proven streamlines hiring with new employer app

August 8, 2013

Proven, a mobile employment app, has launched its new Employer App, a mobile job-listing solution that creates a more efficient hiring process, according to a…

Portals vs. non-portals: Which is best for online ordering?

Restaurants typically use two formats for online ordering: Portals — or multirestaurant sites that list restaurants alongside their competition — and full…

Private equity firm invests in Your Pie pizza franchise

August 7, 2013

Your Pie and Georgia Oak Partners have entered into a partnership in which Georgia Oak will invest substantial growth equity into the emerging pizza franchise…

Togo's helping employees attend college

August 7, 2013

Togo's Eateries has awarded three California employees with $1,000 college scholarships through the Togo's Education Fund. The sandwich chain launched the…