Automated drink dispenser maker Botrista raises $4M+

August 7, 2020

Botrista Technology, a startup based in Silicon Valley that provides an automated cloud-connected drink dispenser called DrinkBot, raised $4 million in seed…

Whataburger takes its fare on the road with first food truck

August 7, 2020

Texas fast casual brand Whataburger is celebrating its seventh decade in business by launching its first-ever food truck.

DoorDash launches DashMart stores nationwide

August 7, 2020

Delivery player, DoorDash, is debuting DashMart stores, a convenience mart delivering household and local restaurant fare to customers' doorsteps.

Packaging at Burger King, Freshii, McDonald's tests positive for potentially toxic chemicals

August 7, 2020

Packaging from Burger King, Cava, Freshii, McDonald's, Sweetgreen and Wendy's contained potentially toxic "forever" chemicals that may cause cancer and other…

Slim Chickens opens 8th UK location

August 7, 2020

Under the direction of Boparan Restaurant Group, Slim Chickens added to its United Kingdom roster this week with a store in the Westquay Shopping Centre at…

Mobile is moving in: Is your network ready?

by Jeff Bradbury — Sr. Director, Marketing, Hughes

With mobile applications becoming increasingly instrumental to near-premise and on-premise operations, it's important to consider whether the enterprise…

Nekter CEO reveals strategy leading to increased sales amidst pandemic

Technology may seem like a luxury to most new business owners, but Nekter CEO Steve Schulze said the chain wouldn't be growing in the midst of the pandemic…

Fiesta reports Q2 loss, still beats estimates

August 6, 2020

Fiesta Restaurant Group Inc., parent company of Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana, reported Thursday that its total revenues, as well as comparable sales, were…

Lime Fresh Mexican Grill launches redesign

August 6, 2020

Since opening 16 years ago in South Beach, Florida, in an 800-square-foot store, Lime Fresh Mexican Grill now boasts 13 locations and this month updated its…

Marugame Udon hitting up Texas

August 6, 2020

Marugame Udon, based in Tokyo, is bringing its handmade Japanese Sanuki udon noodles, tempura, robata grill and katsu sandos to the Dallas area when it opens…

Little Greek COO: Why standing still won't work

Bryan St. George, COO of Little Greek Franchise Development/Little Greek Fresh Grill, discusses marketing techniques that can help restaurants during COVID-19.

TouchBistro acquires loyalty and marketing solutions provider TableUp

August 6, 2020

TouchBistro, a foodservice point-of-sale solutions provider, has acquired Boston-based TableUp, a provider of loyalty and marketing solutions for the…

COVID-19 clips US Foods Q2 sales by 29.2%

August 6, 2020

U.S. Foods Holding Corp. net sales of $4.6 billion for the second quarter decreased 29.2% from the prior year's $6.4 billion, driven largely by the impact of…

The Habit Burger adds 13th Sacramento location

August 6, 2020

The Habit Burger Grill, a California-based restaurant company owned by Yum Brands, has opened its 13th restaurant in the Sacramento market. Located at 473…

Panera expands contactless rewards with Apple Card

August 5, 2020

Panera guests may now earn 3% daily cashback on Apple Card when they use Apple Pay in the Panera app or website, according to a press release. They can use…

Domino's, Pieology expanding globally

August 5, 2020

U.S.-based pizza brands are moving up and out to new places in the world, beginning with Domino's, which has extended its global reach to Croatia under a…

Payment speed top of mind for business owners

August 5, 2020

Although small business owners have increased their technology spend in the past two years, 39% said they still spent at least five hours per week dealing with…

Crave offering franchised food trucks

August 5, 2020

Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ is taking its dogs on the road via food trucks. The Long Island-based chain has partnered with Jordan Schild of Premiere Food Trucks…

Original ChopShop adds mobile app, in-house delivery drivers

August 5, 2020

Original ChopShop, a fast casual restaurant brand featuring protein bowls, salads, sandwiches and fresh juice, is making it easier and faster for guests to…

'Failing' is not an option for Fields Good Chicken

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Fields Good Chicken is staying alive through the pandemic by shifting its operations model.