Papa Johns appoints Madeline Chadwick as chief corporate affairs officer

February 21, 2023

Papa John's International has named Madeline Chadwick as the brand's chief corporate affairs officer, according to a press release.

Whataburger brings back fish in time for Lent

February 21, 2023

The Whatacatch Sandwich, and its dinner plate counterpart, are back at Whataburger now through April 10 in time for Lenten, according to a press release.

Marco's Pizza franchisees to develop 10 units in Northern Virginia

February 21, 2023

Marco's Pizza has inked a multi-unit deal that will bring 10 restaurants to northern Virginia over the next three years, according to a press release.

Last call: FastCasual's Excellence in Food Safety nominations closing soon

February 21, 2023

Entries will be accepted until midnight ET on Feb. 28, 2023.

Receipt Marketing: A Powerful Tool To Boost Your Business

In this post, we discuss the benefits of receipt marketing and provide some tips on how to implement a successful receipt marketing campaign.

Tyme self-order kiosks to offer PopPay face verification

February 20, 2023

Tyme, a self-ordering platform for restaurants, will offer PopPay face verification from PopID at Tyme self-checkout kiosks, according to a press release.

Papa Johns Canada raises more than $63K from sale of Shaq-a-Roni pizzas

February 20, 2023

Papa Johns Canada raised more than $63,000 through the sales of the brand's Shaq-a-Roni pizza for Canadian food rescue program, according to a press release.

Burrito Express to sign NIL contracts with 2 Arizona State athletes

February 20, 2023

Tempe, Arizona-based Burrito Express has announced that it will sponsor two Arizona State University athletes through the Name, Image and Likeness program.

Odd Burger launches stock program in lieu of franchise fees

February 20, 2023

Canada-based Odd Burger has launched a franchise program called the Odd Stock Program that allows franchisees to become eligible to have their entire franchise…

Experts explore NFTs, digital innovation, labor shortages, food insecurity needs

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Attendees will become mini experts in all-things NFT, digital innovation, fixing the labor shortages and meeting food insecurity needs. Speakers include Blaine…

SoundHound develops voice-based ordering

February 17, 2023

SoundHound has entered the digital menu game with its voice-ordering technology harnessing AI to allow customers to make and edit drive-through orders without…

Taco Bell opens latest Cantina concept in LA

February 17, 2023

Taco Bell has opened its latest Cantina concept in the heart of Los Angeles, according to a press release.

Halo Burger partners with community college for billboard design

February 17, 2023

Michigan-based Halo Burger has teamed with Mott Community College to create a billboard design for the brand's longest-standing billboard. A $1,000 scholarship…

FieldFlex launches to help restaurants cut IT costs

February 16, 2023

Kinettix, a provider of IT field technicians and break-fix dispatches to U.S.-based brands, has launched FieldFlex to give companies the ability to leverage…

US Foods boosts Q4, FY 2022 sales, earnings

February 16, 2023

US Foods lifted its Q4 and FY 2022 results on sales gains from independent restaurants and healthcare accounts, according to an earnings release. Highlights…

Roy Rogers expands into Ohio

February 16, 2023

Roy Rogers Restaurants will open in Cleves, Ohio on Feb. 27. The opening is part of a 10-unit deal with One Holland Corporation, according to a press release.

Toast acquires Delphi Display Systems

February 16, 2023

Toast, an all-in-one digital platform for restaurants, which announced last week that it partnered with Google to allow online Google ordering, has acquired…

Pie Five offers buy 3, get 1 free deal

February 16, 2023

Pie Five Pizza has launched a deal targeting group occasion pizza orders. For every three personal pizza purchased, a buyer will get a fourth one free.

Domino's raises $13M-plus for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

February 16, 2023

Domino's Pizza raised more than $13 million for St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital in 2022, according to press release.

McDonald's to add plant-based nuggets to menu in Germany

February 16, 2023

McDonald's is adding another plant-based product to its line, but this time in Germany. McPlant Nuggets will roll out to 1,400 German outlets next week…