Exploring AI? Learn from Chipotle, Jason's Deli, Yum Brands

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Execs from Chipotle, Jason's Deli and Ampex Brands will share their journeys into the world of AI at this year's Fast Casual Executive Summit, being held Oct.

Middleby acquires automated washing solution manufacturer

July 28, 2022

The Middleby Corp. has acquired Colussi Ermes, a Pordenone, Italy-based manufacturer of automated washing solutions for the food processing industry, for an…

PizzaForno launches Pizza with a Purpose program

July 27, 2022

Automated pizza brand PizzaForno has launched its Pizza with a Purpose program in the U.S., with Houston as the brand's first stop. The brand's licensees work…

Marco's Pizza reaches $1B in sales, launches foundation

July 27, 2022

Marco's Pizza has reached $1 billion in sales. The company says the achievement comes on the heels of record-breaking growth and is due in part to its…

Webinar shows collecting sales tax doesn't have to be painful

July 27, 2022

Collecting taxes can be a challenge for restaurant operators, but technology can help make it easier. That was the message from a free webinar titled "How two…

Young Pizza Guys franchisee brings fresh perspective to business

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Kaitlynn Caster became a Pizza Guys franchisee at the tender age of 24. Here are the lessons she's learned and the challenges she's faced.

Near Restaurant Report Unveils How Consumer Behavior Has Shifted Post-Pandemic/ How Restaurants Can Evolve

The New World of Consumer Behavior: Restaurants 2022 report highlights significant shifts in consumer behavior from the onset of the pandemic to today…

Upper Arlington Pizza Club opens in Ohio

July 26, 2022

Upper Arlington Pizza Club in Ohio has begun serving pizza after a grand opening earlier this month. The pizza concept is the brainchild of the owners of Old…

Yum China shutters 2 Pizza Huts due to food safety violations

July 26, 2022

Several Pizza Huts in China have been forced to close due to food safety violations, according to a Seeking Alpha report.

Pizza Ranch sees accelerated growth

July 25, 2022

Buffet concept Pizza Ranch, has announced that it has accelerated its growth in the first half of 2022, signing a total of eight new agreement deals, bringing…

Alabama chef opens Dough Boy Pizza concept

July 25, 2022

Dough Boy Pizza, the latest concept by Alabama chef Erica Barrett, opens Saturday, Aug. 6. The brand will features thin crust pizza with toppings ranging from…

4 Signs that Your Customer Service Team Needs Additional Training

Every time your staff serves a client quickly, efficiently and courteously, you may be gaining a returning customer. But when crew members are not adequately…

Drive-thru dining gaining ground

July 22, 2022

Weekly restaurant visits are gaining, dining out intentions are positive and special dining occasions are coming back, according to a quarterly consumer survey…

Yum China begins construction on supply chain center

July 22, 2022

Yum China Holdings Inc. has announced the construction of its Yum China Supply Chain Management Center in Shanghai's Jiading district. The 61,000 square meter…

Sbarro receives 'Great Place to Work' certification

July 22, 2022

Sbarro has received a Great Place to Work certification. Great Place to Work is a global company that rates workplace culture, according to a press release.

Pieology launches 1st pizza truck

July 21, 2022

Pieology has launched its first-ever food truck. The truck made its debut July 14 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Labor market challenges, inflation play role in Domino’s Q2 earnings

July 21, 2022

Domino's Pizza saw U.S. same store sales drop 2.9%, international same store sales decline 2.2% and global retail sales dip, without adjustment for foreign…

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop testing automated pizzeria

July 21, 2022

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is getting into the pizza business, thanks to a partnership with Piestro, a robotic pizzeria featuring a standalone, fully integrated…

DoorDash, Uber Eats face slowing growth

July 21, 2022

Food delivery apps DoorDash and Uber Eats are facing slow growth after two years of massive growth due to COVID-19 and making a big marketing push to get back…

How two restaurant owners solved their sales tax dilemmas

Today more than ever, restaurant operators have too much on their plates. Collecting sales tax is required by most states and jurisdictions, but managing sales…

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