Coffee driving restaurant domination in UK, report says

June 24, 2015

The report includes an analysis of market size outlets and transactions in the U.K. and key players in the U.K. foodservice market.

Filter aims to reduce kitchens' carbon footprint, operating costs

June 24, 2015

A new filter system captures waste heat from cook lines to preheat water, an ecologically-friendly feature intended to save commercial kitchen operators…

Webinar download available: 'Why You Can't Afford to Miss the Fast Casual Pizza Revolution'

June 24, 2015

A free webinar, "Why You Can't Afford to Miss the Fast Casual Pizza Revolution," is now available for download.

20K free Domino's pizzas up to bat for MLB no-hitters

June 23, 2015

Domino's is offering free pizzas for every no-hitter through the end of the Major League Baseball season.

Mellow Mushroom serving up employee, guest recipes

June 23, 2015

Mellow Mushroom polled servers, bartenders, prep and line cooks from more than 170 locations to curate its Homegrown Picks Menu, which is available nationwide…

Beyond technology: 5 keys to managing menu updates

While many restaurant operators may be in good shape when it comes to meeting the caloric-labeling deadline of Dec 1, not all have considered the (print…

South by Southwest: Pizzerias on the move to Southern, Southwestern states

June 23, 2015

More pizzerias are preparing to expand, with most units popping up in Alabama, Tennessee and Texas.

Summer pizza menu: hot dogs, lobster, flatbread, and yes, a bit of cinnamon

June 22, 2015

Summer is in full swing, and pizzerias everywhere are putting a special twist on their version of summer food, taking advantage of hot weather food trends and…

Pizza Nova intros hormone-, antibiotic-free pepperoni

June 22, 2015

The improved healthier pepperoni follows Pizza Nova's own recipe with Canadian-raised beef and pork, which are vegetable and grain-fed

Old Chicago Pizza promotional tour honors regional food

June 22, 2015

Participating locations will feature specialty menu items representing signature dishes from New York City, Chicago and Southern California.

OrderSnapp launches free POS for pizzerias, small restaurants

June 22, 2015

The tablet is designed for startups looking to control investment costs and current restaurant owners who want to avoid expensive upgrades on old POS systems.

Are you 'CONNECTING' with your customers?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The CONNECT 2015 Mobile Innovation Summit will teach restaurant operators and retailers how to provide customers with mobile connections to help build a loyal…

5 pizza trends to optimize operations

June 19, 2015

Tyson Food Service has identified five trends in the pizza industry to drive successful operations.

Millennials eat more veggies than other age groups

June 19, 2015

A survey found that 84 percent of Americans aren’t eating the USDA recommended daily minimum of four vegetable servings and nearly half have no explanation as…

Why upscale, newer brands can escape negative Groupon effect

June 19, 2015

Some experts caution that restaurant brands may come across as desperate when they offer daily deals, but a new study from the University of Maryland's Robert…

PizzaRev launches mobile app delivery

June 19, 2015

The fast casual pizza concept recently launched the delivery of online and mobile orders through Postmates, an on-demand delivery service that will ensure…

QSRs, fast casuals among top-performing segments in 2014

June 19, 2015

The fastest-growing brands over the past 25 years aren't those with double-digit, same-store sales growth year after year, but those with steady growth that…

How to engage Millennials on social media

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

Understanding what makes Millennials tick will determine the direction a restaurant should take in capturing their attention on social media.

Pizza Patrón growth ready to 'hit the gas'

June 18, 2015

Pizza Patrón founder Antonio Swad, developer of Wingstop, commented on the success of Wingstop's IPO and how he hopes to apply what he's learned to Pizza…

Receiving 101: Control and Safety

by John Krebs — President, Axis Purchasing

Whoever is in charge of receiving should follow a standard set of rules in order to maintain the safety of food and ensure you protect your bottom line.