Beyond Juicery + Eatery adds Michigan restaurant

August 21, 2023

Beyond Juicery + Eatery, a Midwest-based healthy fast casual concept, opened last week at 16660 19 Mile Road, in Clinton Township, Michigan, under the…

Black Rock Coffee hires former Tokyo Joe's CEO

August 18, 2023

Founded as a family-owned business in Oregon in 2008, Black Rock Coffee Bar, which has 100 locations, has hired Mark D. Davis as CEO. Davis will leverage his…

Collaborating with the right equipment and supply consultant offers unmatched peace of mind

Overseeing day-to-day operations of one or more locations takes time, experience and organization. That’s why finding the right equipment partner in the…

Hawaiian fast casual loses store to wildfires, raises funds for workers

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

L&L's store in Lahaina, Hawaii was lost to flames from the wildfires and its Honokowai location is temporarily closed due to no electricity or water. Nearly 2…

Smoothie Factory debuts concept focused on healthy food

August 14, 2023

Dallas-based Smoothie Factory, owned by Brix Holdings, has created the Smoothie Factory + Kitchen and will open the first location this fall in North Richland…

Starbucks testing reusable cups in California

August 14, 2023

Starbucks has launched a reusable cup test in 12 Starbucks stores in Napa and Petaluma, California, allowing customers to bring their own cups to fill orders…

3 ways Curry Up Now is cooking up change in fast casual industry

Akash Kapoor, founder of Curry Up Now, discusses how he's disrupting the industry.

How Voice AI Is Driving Customer Satisfaction And Growth

Join SoundHound and Oracle Food & Beverage as they discuss how voice AI for restaurant ordering is expediting sales in a way that drives growth while…

Target adds Starbucks to drive-up options

August 9, 2023

Target shoppers can now order their favorite Starbucks order and grab it while picking up their merchandise at a Target drive-up location.

Introducing FastCasual's 2023 Perfect Pitchers

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Founders of Haven Hot Chicken, Mahana Fresh, Pizzawala, Pucci Brothers Fresh Italian and Sankranti Indian Kitchen will take the stage on Oct. 9 to pitch their…

Smoothie King expanding in Dallas

August 7, 2023

Smoothie King has signed a multi-unit development agreement to bring 15 locations to Dallas-Fort Worth.

Tocabe acquires part ownership of Arctic Circle Wild Seafood

August 4, 2023

Tocabe Indigenous Marketplace and Red Lake Inc. have each purchased a 25% share in Arctic Circle Wild Seafood, based in the regional Inupiat Eskimo Village of…

Your Ultimate Guide To Buying Star Micronics Printers Online

If you want to buy a Star Micronics printer online, whether thermal or impact, receipt or label, kiosk or desktop, this guide is for you.

Urban Plates lands $27M deal with Morgan Stanley

August 3, 2023

California-based Urban Plates, which has 17 locations, has closed a $27 million financing deal with investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Expansion…

Networld Media Group launches Rewards That Matter website for consumers

August 3, 2023

Networld Media Group, which owns a number of B2B websites in the restaurant, technology and retail spaces, has launched its first consumer website, Rewards…

Is cold the new hot at Starbucks?

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

August 3, 2023

The cold business at Starbucks is hotter than ever as sales of unheated drinks reached 75% of U.S. beverage sales during the chain's third quarter, which ended…

Shake Shack CFO: Operational improvements enhancing profitability

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

August 3, 2023

Despite higher than usual operating costs, New York-based Shake Shack Inc. reported Thursday a net income of $6.9 million and a profit of 16 cents for its 202…

Luckin Coffee reports stellar Q2 2023 results

August 1, 2023

Luckin Coffee, a pioneer in coffee vending and a competitor to Starbucks in China, reported major sales and income gains for Q2 2023, according to a press…

GiftAMeal wins Amazon's 2023 Business Grant

August 1, 2023

GiftAMeal, a cause-marketing program that turns restaurant photos into meals for local families in need, has won $25,000 as the grand prize winner of Amazon's…

Fajita Pete's catering orders up 30%

August 1, 2023

Houston-based Fajita Pete's is experiencing extraordinary growth in its catering business with orders up 30% for the year. Additionally, website visits to the…