Sweetgreens reverses no-cash policy

April 25, 2019

Sweetgreen, feeling the growing backlash against cashless retail that has led to a movement to ban the practice in several cities and states, said it would…

ParTech partners with Altametrics on POS software

April 25, 2019

ParTech Inc., a POS solution provider, is partnering with Altametrics and Hubworks, which provide cloud-based entreprise restaurant systems and software.

Chipotle's digital sales up 100%

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

April 25, 2019

It's safe to say that Chipotle has recovered from its sales slump brought on by past food-safety issues. The chain reported Thursday that comparable restaurant…

Dog Haus partners with Kitchen United to double its footprint

April 19, 2019

Dog Haus, a fast casual offering gourmet hotdogs, sausages, burgers and one-of-a-kind food fare, is partnering with Kitchen United in its quest to double its…

Chanticleer taps Food Service Industry Consultants for supply chain, analytic services

April 16, 2019

Chanticleer Holdings, Inc. is partnering with Food Service Industry Consultants to tap its supply chain transparency, analytic support services and its…

Survey: Minimum wage rules significantly impacting restaurants, hospitality venues

April 11, 2019

Minimum wage mandates are having a significant impact on restaurants and the hospitality industry with 45% experiencing a labor cost rise of 3% to 9%.

Tocaya promotes CFO to president, welcomes CMO

April 4, 2019

The hospitality company behind Tocaya Organica, The Madera Group, has promoted Chief Financial Officer Mikey Tanha to president. As CFO, Tanha has overseen the…

Quaker Steak & Lube launches rewards platform via app

March 28, 2019

Quaker Steak & Lube has launched a guest rewards program via its mobile app. Revved-Up Rewards is easy to use and enables fans to earn loyalty points…

Pieology plants 1st non-traditional store in Southern California

March 28, 2019

Pieology has opened its first non-traditional location at California State University, Fullerton.  The school's Auxiliary Service Corporation, which oversees…

Halal Guys, Wetzel's Pretzel partner with Kitchen United

March 25, 2019

Kitchen United, which offers off-premise kitchen centers for brands and franchises, now has two new partners as well as a new restaurant concept. Halal Guys…

B.Good launches loyalty app

March 21, 2019

B.Good has launched a loyalty program — B.Good Rewards — that gives customers one point for every dollar spent. With flexible redemption tiers, the platform…

Jimmy Johns launches national campaign around 'freaky fast' delivery strategy

March 20, 2019

Jimmy John's is revealing how it uses "Sandwich Delivery Zones" to make its slogan of "Freaky Fast" a reality for customers. The campaign underscores the…

How restaurants can prep for flooding as spring rains approach

March 20, 2019

After flooding in the Midwest and in anticipation of what will likely be more flooding this spring when annual rains fall, food safety firm, Steritech released…

Eatsa releases technology to support virtual restaurants; Deliveroo becomes first user

March 15, 2019

Eatsa, the restaurant technology provider, has announced a new suite of products for virtual restaurants and delivery-only operators.

Famous Dave's FY2018 revenue falls 15%

March 5, 2019

Famous Dave's reported that the company's total revenue for fiscal 2018 fell 15 percent from the previous year to $54.9 million, while franchised location…

Wingstop reports strong year of growth

March 4, 2019

Thanks, in part, to its digital sales increasing to 27.6 percent of domestic system-wide sales, Wingstop Inc. today announced solid financial results for the…

Revenues, sales up at The Habit

March 4, 2019

The Habit Restaurants saw revenues and comparable restaurant sales increase during its fourth quarter and fiscal year ending Dec. 25, 2018.

Ovarian cancer claims life of Newk's Cares co-founder

March 1, 2019

Lori Newcomb, co-founder of Newk's Cares and wife to CEO and Founder of Newk's Eatery, Chris Newcomb, has died. She was diagnosed with Stage IIIC ovarian…

Roam Artisan Burgers opens 6th unit

February 28, 2019

Roam Artisan Burgers, based in San Francisco, opened its sixth unit earlier this month. Located at City Center Bishop Ranch in the Tri-Valley region serving…

Kitchen United launching locations in Austin, Scottsdale

February 27, 2019

Kitchen United will open kitchen centers in Austin, Texas, and Scottsdale, Arizona, in the third quarter of this year.