Restaurants to add 500K jobs this summer

June 9, 2015

Restaurants are expected to add 522,000 jobs this summer season, according to the NRA.

U.S. expected to lead global restaurant industry

June 9, 2015

Research and Markets unveiled its latest report, the Restaurants: Global Group of Eight (G8) Industry Guide

Taco Bell testing alcohol, redesign: Is it rebranding as fast casual?

by Lon Southerland — Executive Vice President, GuestMetrics, LLC.

Taco Bell is testing test beer, wine, and “mixed alcohol freezes” this summer in a redesigned store format.

Baskin Robbins to open mall kiosk

June 8, 2015

Baskin-Robbins announced it has secured space for its upcoming store located in North County Westfield Mall in Escondido, California, as part of its expansion…

Restaurants hitting home runs in baseball stadiums

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Peanuts and Crackerjacks have always been staples at baseball stadiums around the country, but restaurants are trying to add other cuisines to baseball fans…

Subway partners with Pixar for Inside Out movie

June 8, 2015

Subway Restaurants announced the premiere of its latest spot tied to the upcoming Disney Pixar blockbuster Inside Out, which airs in theaters June 19.

McDonald's global sales down

June 8, 2015

McDonald's Corporation announced that global comparable sales decreased 0.3 percent in May.

Study: Tea offerings growing; coffee still most popular

June 8, 2015

Hot brewed coffee is the most consumed beverage in America after tap water, according to Datassential's latest report, the MenuTrends Keynote on Non-Alcoholic…

PizzaRev ranks in Top 100 Movers and Shakers

June 8, 2015

For the second year in a row, PizzaRev claimed a top spot in the 2015 Top 100 Movers and Shakers ranking published by FastCasual.com.

Olo celebrates 10 years

June 5, 2015

Olo, an online and mobile ordering company for restaurants, turned 10 this week.

Using mobile to create a personalized guest experience

Jared Miller, CTO for the Atlanta Falcons, discusses how mobile can be used to create personalized experiences even when the customer isn't using their device.

Cousins Subs founder retires; daughter takes over

June 5, 2015

Bill Specht, founder of Cousins Subs, announced his retirement as CEO after 43 years in the business.

Wienerschnitzel adds bacon, hot sauce to chili dogs

June 5, 2015

Wienerschnitzel has created five new versions of the Chili Cheese Dog.

McDonald's rolls out 'Create Your Taste' self-service kiosks

June 5, 2015

Now, select McDonald's customers will be able to create their own burgers with McDonald's new "Create Your Taste" self-service kiosks.

Groupon, PeachWorks execs discuss how technology benefits operations

The CEOs of Groupon's Breadcrumb and PeachWorks discuss how their technology can help restaurants and retailers stay relevant.

Restaurant chains pledge reduction in antibiotics to Obama admin

June 4, 2015

Critics argue that antibiotics are still a problem in agriculture.

Sprinklr acquires NewBrand Analytics

June 4, 2015

Sprinklr Inc., a social technology company, has acquired NewBrand, a location-specific text analytics software company.

5 tips for understanding consumer data

Restaurants now have the ability to collect tons of data but don't know how to use it.

Leo's Coney Island expands Michigan footprint

June 3, 2015

After more than four decades of serving Coney dogs and Greek specialties in the Metro Detroit area, Leo's Coney Island is expanding west with the opening of…

NRA gifted restaurant memorabilia collection

June 3, 2015

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation received a collection of iconic restaurant memorabilia on April 29, during a celebration of "The…