How food became 'vehicle to dream' for Paris Baguette chef

by Dan Hyman

Yvette Castillo, senior research and development manager at Paris Baguette, opens up about what it takes to be both a food scientist and designer.

Clean Juice reports 'best fourth quarter ever'

February 22, 2022

Despite the ongoing global pandemic and seasonality impact, North Carolina-based Clean Juice reported its best fourth quarter ever, including a cumulative…

3 Ways to Future-Proof Your Restaurant Tech Stack

It’s clear that a digital transformation is no longer a "nice to have" but a necessity for future viability. At Qu, we believe the winning restaurants in the…

Rise Biscuit founder will be missed

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Tom Ferguson, founder of Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken, died Thursday, Feb. 17, at age 57.

Scooter's opening Atlanta-based distribution center

February 21, 2022

Omaha-based Scooter's Coffee is opening an Atlanta-area distribution center in May with Harvest Roasting, its branded, vertically integrated supply chain…

I Heart Mac N Cheese opening drive-thru location

February 18, 2022

South Florida-based I Heart Mac & Cheese is opening its first drive-up pickup window location next week in Gulfport, Mississippi. Dubbed, "FastMac," the…

Are you showing your franchisees enough love?

by Patrick Pleiss — Co-Founder, Hyperlocology

Patrick Pleiss, the co-founder of Hyperlocology, and Justin Bartek, director of Marketing for JINYA Holdings, reveal a bit about what they'll be discussing…

Shake Shack raising prices, focusing on drive-thru

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

February 18, 2022

Although Shake Shack implemented a 3% price hike last year, wage and supply inflation are triggering another round of price increases, CEO Randy Garutti said…

2 ways restaurants should prepare for the 'next reopen’

by Kelly Esten

Data suggests Omicron may be starting to subside, which should encourage more customers to come back to restaurants. Below are two ways restaurants should…

Freddy's sees sales, unit growth

February 16, 2022

For Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, 2021 was a year filled with success. The Wichita, Kansas-based chain reported a 17.8% increase in systemwide…

Smokey Bones launching first drive-thru

February 16, 2022

Smokey Bones, which has 61 full-service locations in 16 states, is adding a digital drive-thru lane to its restaurants with the first opening in April in…

New York Congressman seeks $60B for Restaurant Revitalization Fund

February 16, 2022

Joe Morelle U.S. Congressman Joe Morelle on Tuesday stood alongside foodservice operators to call for the replenishment of the Restaurant…

Reshaping the Guest Experience to Cope with Staffing Challenges

To maintain a quality experience, restaurant operators need to rethink the way they manage their business. That means doing what they can to speed up service…

Wingstop investing $50M in tech

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

February 16, 2022

Although Wingstop's Q4 domestic same-store sales increased 7.5%, the Texas-based chain suffered a net income loss of $6.4 million, or 21 cents per share…

Putting a face to faceless transactions: Four ways to maintain invaluable connections with customers

The famous theme song from “Cheers” perfectly put words to the ultimate rapport restaurants want with their customers. These days, though, building a…

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How 1 chain found success with fruits and veggies

Thomas Nieto, CEO of Main Squeeze Juice Co., discusses how doubling down on healthy food during the pandemic has brought success.

Newk's rolls out drive-thru prototype

February 15, 2022

Mississippi-based Newk's Eatery is making its Fort Smith, Arkansas, debut next week with its first drive-thru prototype.

Fazoli's surges into 2022

February 15, 2022

Fazoli's, owned by FAT Brands Inc., finished 2021 on a growth spurt.

Stockholder seeks control of US Foods

February 15, 2022

Sachem Head Capital Management, an investment firm, is seeking control of US Foods Holding Corp's board, claiming the company has failed to make operational…

Chipotle opens 3,000th unit

February 15, 2022

Chipotle Mexican Grill has opened its 3,000th restaurant, according to a company press release.