Meatless Farm Survey Says Over a Quarter of Americans Will Opt for Plant-Based Meat Alternatives When Restaurants Reopen

With Americans champing at the bit to get back to daily routines and neighborhood restaurants, this survey's findings are a telling sign of what restaurant…

Restaurateurs respond to Senate's passage of stimulus package

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Leaders of Firehouse Subs, Boloco and the National Restaurant Association weigh in on if the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act goes far enough…

National Restaurant Association report projects 4% industry-wide sales growth this year

February 27, 2020

The National Restaurant Association projected 4% restaurant industry sales growth this year across service categories to a total national of a record $89…

Donatos pushes a 'head' with cauliflower crust trifecta

January 21, 2020

Donatos Pizza is introducing three cauliflower crust signature pizzas featuring savory plant-based sausage in the company's bid to get out in front of the…

Where plants are leading restaurants in next decade

December 23, 2019

It's been a very good year to be a plant, especially if you're one of those used to concoct one of the variety of plant-based burgers out there, according to a…

Does your brand have what it takes to make the 2020 Fast Casual Top 100?

Nominations for the Top 100 and the Excellence in Food Safety awards close Jan. 17.

Pizza Hut, Subway offer put a pungent spin on seasonal scents

November 18, 2019

Seems a bit counter-intuitive as we enter the season of copious amounts of kisses and hugs, but at least two brands are making garlic the darlin' of the…

New Uno Pizzeria menu offers 65+ items for 6 different diets

October 24, 2019

Uno Pizzeria & Grill has launched its "Love All, Feed All" menu, designed for guests with specific dietary preferences or requirements. The brand's…

Live webinar: 30 days to more profitable delivery

Pizza Marketplace will host a live webinar, "30 Days to More Profitable Delivery." The one hour event starts at 2 p.m. EST on Oct. 8 and is sponsored by…

&pizza set to 'Zume' into new markets with mobile kitchens

September 19, 2019

D.C.-based brand 36-unit, &pizza, has paired up with Zume, Inc., to deploy Zume Forward Mobile Kitchens to expand in new markets, as well as to test…

Yum China Q2 revenues up, margins down

July 31, 2019

Yum China second-quarter financials indicated the brand grew revenues 3% or 10% in constant currencies, while total system sales grew 10% year over year…

Blaze tops Papa Murphy's, Marco's in 2019 Market Force customer ratings

July 30, 2019

Pasadena-based brand-on-growth-hormones, Blaze Pizza, topped Market Force's 2019 survey of best QSR brands as chosen by consumers. Early results of the study…

Taco Bell, Pizza Hut name new CEOs

July 26, 2019

Former adidas Group North America President Mark King will take the reins as Taco Bell CEO, and Yum sister brand, Pizza Hut, has promoted its U.S. President…

From food trucks to popping pearls, Wetzel's Pretzels CEO sees bright future

In the twists and turns of everyday QSR operations, few brands get more twisted, tasty and fun than West Coast-born and bred, Wetzel's Pretzels. On this week's…

Bertucci's, Buca di Beppo partner with Slice app

June 21, 2019

Pizza-ordering app, Slice, has partnered with pizzeria chain's, Bertucci's Brick Oven Pizza & Pasta and Buca di Beppo, to make ordering items from those…

Slutty Vegan creator Pinky Cole on brand's soaring popularity as it pushes the plusses of healthy eating

With an Impossible Burger base for its massively "Instagrammed" sloppy burgers, Slutty Vegan has risen  from a largely unknown solo food truck, to hugely…

Granddaddy of marijuana-themed brands, Cheba Hut perfects food-and-fun-first culture

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

This week, QSRweb Editor Shelly Whitehead rolls into the food truck category for a look at that business, while marijuana brand, Cheba Hut and its Chief…

Two Events. One Goal. Elevate the Customer Experience

We are excited to bring two leading customer experience events to one place! The Interactive Customer Experience (ICX) Summit is about looking at the…

Food truck park coming to Colorado town

September 3, 2018

A food truck park opened in Evans, Colorado, in mid-September, according to 9news.com. The park, called The Yard at 3520, will be established on a property at…

Rotolo's names veteran franchisee to COO spot

August 23, 2018

Rotolo has named Ryan Brach as the COO of the Louisiana-based brand. He brings more than 10 years of experience in market development to the chain, a news…