Shake Shack misses Q3 earnings expectations

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

November 2, 2018

While some Q3 numbers were up at Shake Shack — revenue grew 26.5 percent and system-wide year-over-year unit growth increased 31 percent — the chain's shares…

Starbucks: Happy hour, focus on improving digital channels responsible for solid Q4 numbers

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

November 2, 2018

Starbucks Corporation is enjoying a high this week, and it's not just because of the caffeine. The chain reported Thursday that Q4 global comparable store…

Pret a Manger agrees to settle worker lawsuit for nearly $1M

October 31, 2018

Pret A Manger will pay nearly $1 million to settle wage claims with New York employees, according to The Times UK.

Piccadilly expanding to-go locations to Louisiana

October 31, 2018

Piccadilly Restaurants is opening Louisiana's first Piccadilly To Go location Nov. 7 in Baton Rouge.  The 1,320-square-foot location, at 216 Lee Dr., offers…

Chipotle reports positive Q3 earnings

October 26, 2018

Chipotle Mexican Grill reported this week that revenue increased 8.6 percent to $1.2 million and that comparable restaurant sales increased 4.4 percent.

Starbucks launches American Sign Language-centric store in DC

October 24, 2018

Starbucks has opened the nation’s first American Sign Language-centric store in Washington, D.C.

Northwest Florida restaurateurs help communities see way through storm

October 19, 2018

In the week since Hurricane Michael slammed into the Florida Panhandle, the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association and its members have been busy providing…

The Hummus & Pita Co making Jersey debut

October 17, 2018

The Hummus & Pita Co is opening its first New Jersey location on Nov. 12, according to a company press release. The outpost is located in Holmdel (10…

Former McAlister's, Which Wich execs join Boston's leadership

October 16, 2018

Boston's Pizza Restaurant & Sports Bar has named two franchise industry veterans to its leadership team. Ryan Reeves will serve as vice president of sales…

Farm Burger hires on a COO

October 15, 2018

David Danowitz is the newly minted chief operating officer at Farm Burger and will be responsible for overseeing operations as well as opportunities for…

Shake Shack hires John Karangis as VP of culinary innovation

October 9, 2018

Shake Shack, a burger franchise, has hired John Karangis to serve as executive chef and vice president of culinary innovation. He will work to develop…

ShopKeep partners with Epson to provide receipt printers for restaurants

October 5, 2018

Epson America Inc., a provider of point-of-sale solutions, has entered into a strategic partnership with ShopKeep, a tablet-to-cloud payments and point-of-sale…

Oracle Food and Beverage teams with Omnivore for POS solutions

October 3, 2018

Oracle Food and Beverage, a provider of hardware and software solutions for foodservice operators, has partnered with Omnivore, a point-of-of sale connection…

Hughes introduces firewall solution for small and medium-size businesses

October 3, 2018

Hughes Network Systems LLC, an EchoStar company, has introduced HughesOn Secure Connectivity Services, a network solution for small and medium-size businesses…

Pei Wei embraces transparency, challenges Panda Express to do the same

October 3, 2018

Fresh. Wholesome. Transparent. These three words are the foundation of Pei Wei's latest initiative — The Wei Forward — which "embodies the brand's belief that…

Nekter Juice opening 30 restaurants in Florida, Maryland, Tennessee, DC

October 2, 2018

Nekter Juice Bar has signed its largest area development agreement with 2ndHarvest LLC to open 30 restaurants during the next few years in existing markets of…

Tropical Smoothie Cafe upgrades POS to the cloud, enhances mobile technology

October 2, 2018

Tropical Smoothie Cafe is implementing Appetize, a point-of-sale developer specializing in foodservice and retail payment technology, The chain selected…

Compeat, Ctuit users now have PlateIQ automated AP tools

October 2, 2018

Restaurant managing software company, Compeat, is partnering with AP automation concern, Plate IQ, to give Compeat and Ctuit use of Plate IQ's tools to manage…

Zoes elevating American Airlines dining options

September 28, 2018

Zoes Kitchen and American Airlines have teamed up to introduce a food-for-sale menu for flyers seated in the main cabin, according to a company press…

Rave Restaurant Group reports 6th quarter of growth for Pizza Inn, Pie Five struggles

September 27, 2018

Pie Five and Pizza Inn parent, Rave Restaurant Group, Inc. said its fourth-quarter results indicate comparable store retail sales increased 0.4 percent over…