Top-your-own Neapolitan pizza concept debuts

September 23, 2013

Social Life Pizza, a craft-your-own Neapolitan-style pizza concept, marked its debut with last week's opening in San Diego.

Zaxby's launches loyalty app

September 19, 2013

Zaxby's is kicking off its new college football and basketball sponsorship with the unveiling of its Check-in For Chicken mobile app and social rewards…

Women's Foodservice Forum CEO dies unexpectedly

September 19, 2013

Fritzi Woods, president and CEO of the Women's Foodservice Forum, died unexpectedly Wednesday in Dallas.

Keurig to open brick-and-mortar coffee store

September 18, 2013

As the popularity of single-cup beverages grows thanks to major brands such as Dunkin' Donuts and Starbucks carrying such offerings, Green Mountain Coffee…

Fiesta redefining real estate management operations

September 18, 2013

AMTdirect, a software provider to the commercial real estate industry, announced that Fiesta Restaurant Group, parent company of Pollo Tropical and Taco…

Daphne's California Greek joins cancer fight

September 18, 2013

Daphne's California Greek has joined forces with the American Cancer Society to support its Relay For Life event, an annual, overnight community fundraiser…

Potbelly going public?

September 18, 2013

Chicago-based Potbelly Corp., backed by private equity firm Oak Investment Partners, filed recently with U.S. regulators to raise $75 million in an initial…

Starbucks CEO issues 'respectful request' against guns in stores

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

September 18, 2013

The request is receiving mixed reviews as some promise to boycott the chain, while others are thankful.

NRAEF accepting nominations for Restaurant Neighbor award

September 16, 2013

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation has begun accepting nominations for its 2014 "Restaurant Neighbor" and "Faces of Diversity" awards.

Smashburger giving freebies to Colorado flood first responders

September 16, 2013

Smashburger will provide first responders assisting in the rescue and evacuation operation of Boulder County's flood emergency with a free entrée, side and a…

Tin Drum names industry vets to leadership team

September 16, 2013

Atlanta-based fast casual franchise, Tin Drum Asiacafé, has added seven new positions to its leadership and corporate support team to shore up its substantial…

Using technology to stop restaurant theft

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

The NRA estimates that employee theft is responsible for 75 percent of inventory shortages and about 4 percent of sales.

LA County partnership created to designate healthy restaurants

September 13, 2013

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has launched a healthy restaurants partnership, identifying restaurants that offer smaller portion sizes and…

French cuisine lightens up in fast casual setting

September 13, 2013

Allô French Rotisserie, a modern twist on French cuisine, is coming to Houston at the Vintage Park Shopping Village on Louetta near Highway 249, according to a…

Mobile payments a hot topic at Fast Casual Executive Summit

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Restaurant operators will learn how and why to embrace mobile payments.

Boloco adds director of culinary

September 12, 2013

Eric Kinniburgh has joined the Boloco team as the chain’s director of Culinary. His responsibilities include R&D, culinary enhancement, vendor relations…

5 reasons why your mobile site is failing

Poorly designed mobile websites can be more of a detriment to your company, than a boon for business

Registration opens for Nat'l Restaurant Association's annual show

September 4, 2013

The National Restaurant Association has opened attendee registration for its NRA Show 2014 and the International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event. A special…

Restaurant industry leads No Kid Hungry efforts

September 3, 2013

Throughout September, restaurants nationwide will invite guests to raise money for the annual Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry campaign, aimed at ending…

Restaurant sales, traffic soften in July

September 3, 2013

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