Great American Cookies opens 1st New Mexico location

January 31, 2023

Great American Cookies has moved into New Mexico. The new cookie shop is located in Albuquerque, according to a press release.

Nominations open for FastCasual's 2023 Excellence in Food Safety awards

January 31, 2023

Nominations close Feb. 28. Wingstop was the winner of the 2022 Excellence in Food Safety award, and past winners have included Panda Express, Chipotle and…

McDonald's testing strawless lids

January 30, 2023

McDonald's is testing a strawless lid in some U.S. markets, according to a CNN report.

White Castle reopens in Midtown Manhattan

January 30, 2023

White Castle has opened a restaurant in Midtown Manhattan. Located at 539-541 8th Ave. just a few blocks away from Times Square, the opening marks White…

Krispy Kreme to reopen Atlanta shop destroyed by arson

January 27, 2023

Krispy Kreme and its franchise partner, basketball star Shaquille O'Neal, have announced the construction of a Krispy Kreme shop on the site of its historic…

KFC Foundation partners with Western Governors University for employee education program

January 25, 2023

The KFC Foundation has partnered with Western Governors University to offer KFC restaurant employees the opportunity to receive 100% paid tuition when…

Middleby acquires Flavor Burst

January 24, 2023

The Middleby Corp. has acquired Flavor Burst, a technology used in a variety-flavored beverage and soft serve products, for an undisclosed sum, according to a…

White Castle adds Valentine's Day merch line

January 24, 2023

White Castle has released a line of Valentine's Day merchandise. The swag includes a robe, sunglasses and t-shirt, according to a press release.

How to build brand momentum, strong culture

January 20, 2023

Building a top-notch brand is key to any restaurant's success. Customers relate to a brand, and it affects how they feel about they experience they have when…

Pizza Brands to Watch in 2023

We are honored to introduce the 2023 class of “Pizza Brands to Watch” and we look forward to finding out who makes future lists.

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How Another Broken Egg Cafe Dominates the Breakfast and Brunch Category

Join Another Broken Egg Cafe President and Chief Executive Officer Paul Macaluso and Revel Chief Strategy Officer Chris Lybeer for a webinar focused on how…

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Restaurants to lean on marketing while facing competition from coffee chains, c-stores

by Emil Davityan — CEO and co-founder, Bluedot

QSRs are grappling with fast-emerging competition from coffee chains luring customers away with faster drive-thrus and convenience stores offering an enticing…

Tony Roma's, Duck Donuts, Tropical Smoothie among CEOs closing Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit attendees will learn about Tony Roma's transition into the fast casual market, Duck Donuts' growth strategy and…

Brand that took over Russian McDonald's to enter Kazakhstan?

January 18, 2023

The Russian company that bought out McDonald's in its homeland may be headed for Kazakhstan. Vkusno & Tochka (which translates to "tasty and that's it"…

Pizza market to increase by $51B

January 17, 2023

The global pizza market will increase by $51.28 billion from 2021 to 2026 and will accelerate at a compound annual growth rate of 6.11%, according to a…

Mr. Gatti's expands Texas footprint

January 17, 2023

Mr. Gatti's sold 24 units in 2022 and celebrated the opening of several new restaurants in Texas, according to a press release.

Tim Hortons opens 600th unit in China

January 17, 2023

Tim Hortons has opened its 600th coffee shop in China, according to a press release.

A Tale of Two McDonald’s: How Different Locations Impact Visitor Patterns

To understand more about the impacts of location, Near looked in depth at the two most popular McDonald’s for Javits Conference Center visitors. We looked into…

Krystal unveils smaller prototype

January 16, 2023

Krystal has unveiled a smaller prototype in Center Point, Alabama. The 1,700-square-foot drive-thru features the first company store opening in more than …

Jollibee to open in Orlando

January 13, 2023

Jollibee will open its Orlando storefront on Jan. 18, according to a press release.