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 — Publisher, 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…

Fiesta Group reports strong Q3 results

November 6, 2013

Revenues are up for Fiesta Restaurant Group, parent company of Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana. The chain reported that total revenues increased 9.8 percent to…

Menchie's to honor vets with free fro-yo

November 6, 2013

Menchie's is showing gratitude to veterans by offering free 6-ounce frozen yogurt cups to all veterans and active duty members of the military on Veterans Day…

Caribou Coffee, Bruegger's opening first co-branded stores

November 6, 2013

Caribou Coffee and Bruegger's Bagels have developed new co-branded locations to bring the best of both brands with greater convenience to Minnesota and…

Social Restaurant Podcast: Talking Italian with Carl Howard

by Nate Riggs — CEO / Owner, NR Media Group

In this week's episode of the Social Restaurant Podcast, I'm talking Italian with Carl Howard, CEO of Fazolis.  Carl is a restaurant 'lifer' and has held the…

Starbucks reports record-high EPS; big growth plans for 2014

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

'The fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 capped off by far the best year in Starbucks' 42-year history,' said CEO Howard Schultz.

Don't Bogart that sub

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

The CEO of Cheba Hut shares the brand's marketing techniques, growth plans and just what's in those Hemp Brownies.

Sales, traffic fall across restaurant industry in September

October 31, 2013

As a result of softer sales and traffic levels and restaurant operators' dampened outlook for the economy, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant…