Pieology opens third Florida location

July 23, 2016

Pieology opened its third Florida location in Jacksonville, according to a company press release. The unit is owned and operated by franchise group, Kingdom…

Dippin' Dots now available across US in Chuck E. Cheese restaurants

July 22, 2016

Since its introduction in 2015, the demand for Dippin' Dots has increased among Chuck E. Cheese customers, according to a company press release. As a result…

Papa John chickens out

July 22, 2016

Papa John's said its has, as promised in December, transitioned to the use of vegetarian-raised, antibiotic-free poultry as of July 1,

Uncle Maddio's expands in Charlotte area

July 21, 2016

Uncle Maddio's Pizza expanded in the Charlotte, North Carolina area, a company press release announced. The brand announced the opening of its third restaurant…

Pie Five is "snicker-ing" about new dessert

July 21, 2016

Pie Five is introducing a concoction next week that is diametrically opposed to swimsuit season. On July 26 the restaurants will begin offering a cheesecake…

PizzaRev announces location, debuts iPourIt, fundraiser

July 21, 2016

To celebrate the opening of its new Oaks Mall unit  in Thousand Oaks, California,  PizzaRev announced it will give away free pizza on July 21 from 11 am – 1…

Why your app isn't appealing to your customer base

Not all apps are created equal, and consumers don't have the patience to wait while you to get it right.

Early bird gets the worm: Top 5 reasons to meet us in Cali for Fast Cas Exec Summit

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Although our 11th annual Fast Casual Executive Summit isn't until Oct. 9-11, you can get in at $595 as opposed to the regular price of $795 if you register by…

What are ya' drinking? New technology gives more accurate answer than ever

July 19, 2016

Beverage dispensing company Lancer has partnered with beverage data company Weissberger to create a platform that turns Lancer fountain dispensing machines…

Donato's Pizza is fan favorite in Nashville

July 19, 2016

Donato's pizza said in a news release that its success with its location in midtown Nashville has been so encouraging, it's pressing ahead with planning for…

Oracle Hospitality unveils new POS and hospitality platform

July 18, 2016

Oracle Hospitality announced an upgraded release of Oracle Hospitality Simphony Cloud Service in a company press report. The new Oracle Hospitality POS and…

Pizza Hut releases giant pizza in preparation for Olympics

July 18, 2016

Pizza Hut announced the debut of the nearly 24-inch Big Flavor Dipper pizza in a company press release. The Big Flavor Dipper pizza costs $12.99 and includes a…

Domino's extends delivery deal to weekends

July 18, 2016

Domino's Pizza announced an extension of its weekday three-topping deal to include the weekend, according to a press release. Domino's customers can now carry…

What's in a napkin? Maybe more than you think

July 15, 2016

Restaurant customers often take stacks of napkins when they visit with little thought to waste or cost to the business owner, and employees at the…

3 steps to cutting 1 huge expense

Legal hacks of credit card fees may seem complicated at first, but once understanding the three basic components of payment processing statements, they become…

5 Tried-and-True Technologies that Improve Restaurant Operations

New technologies appear on the market on a daily basis, but there are plenty of existing applications that can help operators deliver a superior experience.

Pizza Hut instant-chats customers

July 13, 2016

Pizza Hut, along with leading SaaS platform tech company, Conversable, said the chain has launched a new Pizza Hut social ordering platform or "chatbot" that…

Pie Five opens second location in St. Louis

July 13, 2016

Pie Five and franchisee, TF Pie Group, will open the chain's second St. Louis location on July 15 on Hanley Road in Richmond Heights, according to a company…

Sports fans would embrace mobile food, drink ordering at events

July 13, 2016

Ever found yourself hungry at a sporting event, run to the concession and then, due to long lines, jog back to your seat so you don't miss alot of action?

Grubhub offers restaurateurs access to consumer ratings and reviews

July 12, 2016

Grubhub, the online food delivery service, announced the launch of its new faceted ratings and reviews system in a press release. The new system provides…