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

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, 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…

Pie Five opens in Johnson City

July 11, 2016

Johnson City, Tennessee, is Pie Five's newest location, according to a company press release. The restaurant will open at 11 a.m., Friday at 2059 Hamilton…

Fast casual industry still growing

July 11, 2016

The fast casual industry is growing at a steady rate and outranking its counterparts, according to a Technomic report. In year-over-year results, cumulative…

Domino's releases hot summer deal

July 11, 2016

Domino's is offering 50 percent off all menu-priced pizza orders placed online for one week, concluding Sunday,  according to a company press release.

PizzaRev brings back barbecue

July 8, 2016

PizzaRev's barbecue pulled-pork pizza has returned for the summer and will remain available through Sept. 30, according to a press release. The summer-time…

DoorDash promises, delivers California service

July 7, 2016

DoorDash announced in a company press release its debut into specific regions of the Sacremento Valley, marking the door-to-door food delivery technology's…

Amazon "primes" the pump to play major role in restaurant delivery

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

It's called Prime Day and Amazon clearly sees it as a prime opportunity to make a major entry into the restaurant delivery business.

Russo's heats up the Middle East

July 5, 2016

Chef Anthony Russo, founder and CEO of the two chef-driven concepts, Russo’s New York Pizzeria and Russo’s Coal-Fired Italian Kitchen, announced the brands…