Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit session to explore scaling up by franchising

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

"Scaling Up: From Small Start-up to Full Growth Mode" is a session at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit, which will be held March 42-26 in…

Instacart hosting 'Curtailing Kitchen Chaos' at Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Register here by Feb. 23 for the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit to receive the early bird discount.

Salata nearing 100 units

January 16, 2024

Salata Salad Kitchen is opening its 97th location Thursday in Charlotte's Lower South End. The 2,600-square-foot store marks the city's third location…

How this leading chicken chain is leveraging the fusion between QSR and fast casual

by Fast Casual

Navigating the rapidly blurred lines of fast casual and quick service, Slim Chickens stands out with the winning formula. In a dining landscape heavily shaped…

Just Poke entering Canada

January 15, 2024

Seattle-based Just Poke, which is backed by Conscious Hospitality Group, is entering Canada when it opens in Richmond.

Star Micronics Unveils A New Line Of High-Performance Barcode Scanners

The latest line of 1D/2D barcode scanners include wireless, USB handheld, and desktop models, and are Star-branded for assured quality.

JDE Peet’s buys Brazil coffee, tea business

January 9, 2024

JDE Peet's has acquired the Brazilian coffee and tea business from JAV Group for an undisclosed amount in cash, which was first announced on July 24, 2023…

How planet, personal health driving restaurant choices in 2024

by Stephanie Lind — Founder, Elohi Strategic Advisors

Stephanie Lind, founder of Elohi Strategic Advisors, reveals how consumer concerns over personal health and food waste should impact fast casual brands' menu…

Dave's Hot Chicken, Biscuit Belly leaders share operations advice

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Top restaurant brand leaders at Dave’s Hot Chicken and Biscuit Belly provide insight on everything from growing a brand to smart hiring approaches during a…

Navigating 6 Key Business Trends Impacting POS VARs

Discover the major business trends of 2023 and 2024 and explore the challenges faced by POS VARs in today's dynamic digital landscape.

To the moon, Salata!

January 4, 2024

Houston-based Salata Salad Kitchen franchisee John David and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration are opening a location within the main campus of…

Reusable cups sticking around at Starbucks

January 3, 2024

Customers at all company-operated and participating licensed Starbucks stores ih the U.S. and Canada may now use their clean, personal cups when ordering in…

Maintaining a legacy brand paramount for Cicis Pizza president

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In this episode of the Pizza Marketplace Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace, talks to Jeff Hetsel, president of Cicis Pizza, to learn…

Menu expert reveals top 2024 restaurant trends

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

Snacking is on the rise for two reasons — cautious behavior and stress — according to trend expert Suzy Badaracco, who predicts consumers' favorite flavors…

How Grégoire plans to franchise via hub-to-store model

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Gregiore chef and founder Gregoire Jacquet answers questions about his strategy.

Starbucks stores home to EV charging stations

December 28, 2023

Volvo Car USA will deploy 50 Volvo and Starbucks branded EV chargers at 15 Starbucks locations along a 1,350-mile route between the Denver area and Seattle…

Taziki's opens 9 locations in 2023

December 27, 2023

It was 25 years ago when founders Keith and Amy Richards discovered small-table Mediterranean cafes on a trip to Greece. When they returned home to Birmingham…

FastCasual reveals 10 most-read stories of 2023

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The holidays are upon us and 2023 is almost over, which means it's time for us to reveal the year's most-read stories.

5 Technologies Shaping The Future Of Labeling

In this post, we'll look at five technologies shaping the future of labeling for VARs, technology providers, and merchants.

How Goodcents cashes in by combining technology, old-school marketing

by Rebecca Murray — VP of Marketing, Goodcents

Rebecca Murray, vice president of marketing for Kansas City-based Goodcents, discusses marketing tactics with CEO Joe Bisogno and Jami Bond, VP of Franchise…