Restaurateur, rapper who bought Russia's Starbucks take over country's Domino's Pizza units

August 31, 2023

Russians will still be able to get pizza in its home country. The Russian restaurateur and rapper who took over Russia's Starbucks outlets in 2022 have…

Interactive Customer Experience Summit panel to discuss common drive-thru issues

August 30, 2023

As the food service industry navigates a landscape increasingly defined by speed and convenience, a panel session at the Interactive Customer Experience…

Visa, Mastercard set to raise credit card fees

August 30, 2023

Visa and Mastercard are planning to raise fees merchants pay when accepting credit cards, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal carried by msn.com.

Toppers Pizza expands leadership team

August 30, 2023

Wisconsin-based Toppers Pizza has moved several employees into leadership roles, according to a press release.

KFC Foundation donates $1M for community projects

August 30, 2023

The KFC Foundation is donating $1 million in community projects for 100 non-profit organizations, according to a press release.

Dave's Hot Chicken cofounder, president keynoting Interactive Customer Experience Summit

August 30, 2023

Attendees of the Interactive Customer Experience Summit will hear how Dave's Hot Chicken, which was born in 2018 but topped the 2023 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers…

Máka Mia Pizza robotic vending pizza concept to enter US

August 29, 2023

Máka Mia Pizza has introduced its Mia V4.5 Robotic Pizza Shop to the U.S. market. The robotic oven bakes pizza in a vending machine-style unit in three minutes…

ConverseNow intros AI ordering

August 29, 2023

ConverseNow, an AI technology platform for restaurants, has released its latest virtual ordering assistant, powered by OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Bard. With…

Great American Cookies makes return to Orlando

August 29, 2023

Great American Cookies returns to Orlando with a new location, a conversion from a Nestle Toll House Café by Chip by FAT Brands, parent company to Great…

Carl's Jr., Hardee's exceed annual fundraising campaign goal

August 29, 2023

Hardee's and Carl's Jr. recently held its annual Stars for Heroes fundraiser in which guests had the option to donate $1 or more at the register to benefit USA…

Jack in the Box offers free tacos with purchase of Red Bull Infusion

August 29, 2023

Jack in the Box is offering two free tacos with the purchase of a Red Bull Infusion to celebrate college students returning to classes, according to company…

Subway launches 'floating restaurant' aboard custom blimp

August 29, 2023

Want to eat Subway on a blimp? Now's your chance. The brand has unveiled Subway in the Sky taking flight on Sept. 1, according to a press release.

SoundHound, ChowNow answering the (restaurant) call

August 29, 2023

SoundHound AI, a provider of voice artificial intelligence, is joining forces with ChowNow, an online ordering and marketing platform, to allow restaurants to…

Tim Hortons launching Scan & Pay contest for Canadian fans

August 28, 2023

Tim Hortons is getting ready to launch a contest for Canadian users who use the brand's app Scan & Pay feature.

Krystal launches refranchising program, takes aim at 500 units

August 28, 2023

Krystal has unveiled a strategic refranchising initiative designed to propel the expansion of its brand presence. The program involves offering existing…

Little Caesars kicks off 2nd year as NFL's official pizza

August 28, 2023

Little Caesars is kicking off its second year as the official pizza sponsor of the NFL with free deliveries through Sept. 10.

FastCasual accepting nominations for 2024 Brands to Watch

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

August 28, 2023

Just a few months ago, we celebrated the annual 2023 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers, which recognizes the industry's most innovative companies…

DoorDash introduces AI, agent-powered voice-ordering solution

August 28, 2023

DoorDash has launched voice-ordering capabilities incorporating AI, building on its model leveraging agents to support restaurant operations. The…

McDonald's tests XL chicken sandwich in limited markets

August 25, 2023

McDonald's is testing a super-sized chicken sandwich in limited markets, according to a Chew Boom report.

Papa Johns releases Garlic Epic Stuffed Crust Pizza in Canada

August 25, 2023

Papa Johns has released its Garlic Epic Stuffed Crust Pizza across its Canadian locations, according to a press release.