Fast Casual Dining

Reaching this climate positive goal equates to removing approximately 2.4 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalents each year as compared to Panera’s 2019 greenhouse gas baseline.

CaliBurger feature Miso Robotics' Flippy and PopID contactless payment tech.

U.S. fast casual restaurants didn’t fare as well as traditional quick service restaurants early in the pandemic, but their customers are returning, reports The NPD Group.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit's partnership with Franklin Junction will help expand global brand reach capital-free through host kitchens.

The first of three co-owned Mexico locations will open in October.

Portillo's IPO plans follows on the heels of other high profile IPOs and acquisitions in the restaurant tech space.

The solution, from Interface Security Systems, eliminates false alarm costs and streamlines security operations.

Gregg Imamoto was hired to lead the global udon concept.

The brand's aggressive franchise expansion plans include 40 new locations to open by year-end. More than half will include drive-thrus.

With locations in Chicago and now San Jose, Calif., the fast casual brand has the flexibility to expand access to the brand in new and emerging markets through its digital channels.

El Pollo Loco's innovative tech implementations will tee off an interactive workshop session for operators seeking to thrive in changing times.  

Barbecue At Home items are shipped frozen so fans can enjoy at their convenience.