Huddle House rolling out fast casual model

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The brand is unveling new prototypes, portable menu items and a revitalized brand identity.

Orlando Cat Cafe unleashes franchising opportunity

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

After eight years of serving coffee and facilitating nearly 3,000 cat adoptions in partnership with the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals…

Fast Casual reveals 2024 food tour stops

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Attendees will visit three fast casuals, where they'll taste food and chat with leadership.

Chipotle: 'It's electric!'

Chipotle Mexican Grill has created an all-electric restaurant design to maximize energy efficiency in its equipment and systems. Using 100% renewable energy…

Mo’ Bettahs betting on rebrand

When Hawaiians Kimo and Kalani Mack set out to create a fast casual brand in 2008, they dreamed of sharing their strong culture with people all over the U.S.

Chick N Max: From Perfect Pitch winners to up-and-coming franchisor

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Coming out of COVID-19 in 2021, Chick N Max sales grew 30% over 2020, generating two-year sales comps over 40%. In 2022, sales and transaction growth continue…

Lemonade juices up look

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Restaurant brands are shifting strategies as a result of the pandemic, and Lemonade, a California-based fast casual brand known for its seasonal food and…

Raising Cane's debuting unique design for Florida flagship

Raising Cane's gives a sneak peek of its flagship location coming to South Beach.

Why Sweetgreen created smaller format for World Trade Center

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Sweetgreen, which has 140 locations and filed Monday to go public, is opening Friday inside the World Trade Center. As one of the first food and beverage…

Why you should give a cluck about Project Pollo

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Vegan entrepreneur Lucas Bradbury built his brand on bold flavors and bolder principles, including fair wages, sustainability and putting people over profit.

Finalists announced for 2021 ICXA Elevate Awards

The ICX Association has announced finalists in seven awards categories, ranging from retail, restaurant, kiosk, digital signage, omnichannel and emerging tech.

Sweetgreen shows off new look

Sweetgreen, a 120-unit brand known for serving healthy food, has launched a brand identity in hopes of reimagining fast food and teaching future generations…

Tacos 4 Life cofounder reveals what it takes to succeed with a mission-focused brand

By Austin Samuelson, Tacos 4 Life owner and co-founder

Viva Chicken proves there's life amid COVID-19

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Charlotte-based Viva Chicken CEO Gerald Pulsinelli shares five strategies that has breathed new life into the chain amid the coronavirus.

Is Chicago's Hey Sugar as good as it looks?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

"Hey, Sugar" is no longer only a term of endearment; it's a fast casual bakery in Geneva, Illinois, and the creation of Owner Sarika Singh, who opened the…

Starbucks transforming US stores

Understanding that the customer experience will never be the same even when COVID-19 is in the rearview mirror, Starbucks is doubling down on its digital…

Mooyah unveils new look in Alabama

Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes unveiled its remodeled design Monday in Hoover, Alabama.

Australian-based Mexican fast casual making US debut

Australia-based Guzman y Gomez is coming to America.

Square Pie Guys ‘bootstrapping’ it to the top

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Although Square Pie Guys first opened last year as a weekly pop-up inside Vinyl Wine Bar in San Francisco, the "scrappy" pizza concept now has its own…

Check out highlights from ICX Summit in Dallas

The 2016 Interactive Customer Experience Summit featured almost three days of education, networking and tours.