Fast Casual Dining

Wow Bao's Groundbreaking Dark Kitchen Initiative Surpasses 100 Locations in 6 Months

Innovative program supports restaurants while saving and creating jobs. More than 100 additional locations are on track to open by 2021.
Lauren Cody Joins Panera as Chief of Staff & Chief Customer Officer

Lauren Cody previously served as McDonald's UK VP of Strategy & Insights.
El Pollo Loco Adds GPS Technology for Curbside Pickup

Andy Rebhun, VP of Digital, gives Restaurant Next attendees the inside scoop on its recent tech initiatives, including its recent rollout of FlyBuy curbside pickup technology.
Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que Launches a Restaurant Within a Restaurant

The Chicken Shack menu is available only through a QR code at the restaurant or ordering online.
WaBa Grill Launches Updated Mobile Rewards App

App users can bypass the line for in-store carryout, select curbside pickup or have their food delivered for free through the end of the year.
Modern Market Eatery Adds Order at the Table

Fast casual brand develops QR-code based solution in-house.
Industry Vet Debbie Roberts Joins Panera as COO

Roberts joins the Panera team after three decades at McDonald’s, where she was most recently East Zone President with responsibility for 7,000 restaurants in 11 regions.
sweetgreen Promotes Personalization

By introducing Collections, sweetgreen aims to help guests further explore the menu by giving them tailored suggestions based on their preferences.

Lemonade Opens Ghost Kitchen Location