Much has been made of fast casual’s potential sling-shot out of the COVID-19 crater. It’s a notion that tugs at some familiar examples. When the Great Recession smothered retail in 2008–2010, it was fast casual… Fast Food and Fast Casual Resume their Battle for Customers

Mercato Partner’s venture into the restaurant industry went so well the first time around that it’s digging in its heels. The private investment firm announced Wednesday the closing of Savory Fund II, a $100 million growth… Mercato Partners Raises $100 Million; Targets More Emerging Concepts

Mercato Partners’ venture into the restaurant industry went so well the first time around that it’s digging in its heels. The private investment firm announced Wednesday the closing of Savory Fund II, a $100 million growth… Mercato Partners Raises $100 Million, Targets More Emerging Concepts

My wife Ashton and I heard the statistic that 18,000 children were dying every day from starvation and malnutrition, and that just totally wrecked our world. About two years later, after a lot of research,… What Inspires Tacos 4 Life Cofounder Austin Samuelson

West Coast sandwich concept Togo’s has been around 50 years, and that can be a good and bad thing, CEO Glenn Lunde says. Five decades comes with an undeniable brand presence, but legacy chains can also fall… 50-Year-Old Togo's Sparks Operational Evolution

Before COVID-19 jostled years of trends and consumer habits, roughly 80 percent of full-service restaurant traffic took place on-premises, according to The NPD Group. Within two weeks in March 2020, dine-in was leveled in 70… Convenience: The Pandemic-Proof Trend

Summer events and holidays such as Memorial Day, graduation season, Father’s Day and Independence Day are right around the corner. With more customers researching and ordering online than ever before, it is crucial that restaurants… Restaurant Marketing Tips for Summer Holidays

Krispy Kreme filed for an IPO Tuesday, roughly a month after publicly announcing its desire to return to the stock market. The chain intends to raise $100 million, according to the SEC filing. The number of… Krispy Kreme Files IPO, Looks to Raise $100 Million

Like many quick-service chains across America, Panera Bread finds itself at a COVID-19 crossroads. The need to court and remove friction from an off-premises swell, yet also the desire to guard the gathering-place DNA it’s… Panera Bread Unveils Next-Gen Restaurant Design

Last summer, Blaze Pizza’s buzzword was agility. At that point, the 340-unit cult favorite was only a few months removed from a global pandemic that rocked the entire world. Its 80 percent dine-in business plummeted… Blaze Pizza Lays Groundwork for Ambitious Growth Strategy