Gong cha, Crust Pizza leaders talk franchising in today's modern restaurant world

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

A session at the Fast Casual Executive Summit will look at franchising dos and don'ts as well as the latest trends and innovations in franchising.

Speaker Spotlight: Susan Taylor, Juice It Up CEO and president

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Susan Taylor, CEO and president of Juice It Up, shares a look at her career, achievements and industry trends ahead of her appearance at Fast Casual Executive…

Juice It Up entering Nevada

June 25, 2025

Juice It Up, a smoothie, juice and açaí bowl chain, is entering Nevada thanks to an agreement with Marine Corps officer and local franchisee Sukhbir Toor to…

Snacking: The death of the daypart?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Snacking is driving morning sales for Juice It Up and late-night sales for Zaxby's.

The science behind Gen Z's obsession with Instagram-worthy drinks

Fast Casual Nation hosts Paul Barron and Cherryh Cansler dive into the $243 billion functional beverage market with Noah Burgess, Research & Development…

Juice It Up fueling baseball fans

April 4, 2025

Juice It Up, an acai bowl, smoothie and raw juice chain, is serving Angels Baseball fans at an in-stadium location inside the Classic Hits stand on the Field…

Juice It Up unveils protein smoothies, build-your-own waffles

January 27, 2025

California-based Juice It Up is expanding its protein-packed smoothie lineup with The Strawberry Zone and The Berry Zone. Both contain 32 grams of protein in a…

Preventing restaurant legal landmines

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

A panel at the Fast Casual Executive Summit, held in Denver examined how restaurants can avoid legal landmines.

Juice It Up expanding Southern California presence

October 15, 2024

Juice It Up has opened its Murrieta, California, location. Owned and operated by franchisees Vikram Brar and Avneet Kang, who will expand the brand's presence…

Juice It Up nearing 100th unit

July 25, 2024

Juice It Up generated strong gains in the first half of 2024, with same-store sales up nearly 7% and total system sales up 9%, according to a company press…

Sales surging at Juice It Up

February 9, 2024

Juice It Up finished 2023 with strong sales and a robust development pipeline. In 2023, systemwide sales surged past $43 million — up 38% over five years. The…

Juice It Up entering San Diego

July 20, 2023

Newport Beach, California-based Juice It Up, a smoothie, açaí bowl and raw juice chain, is entering the San Diego market thanks to a six-unit agreement with…

Juice It Up adds Cali location

July 6, 2023

Juice It Up has opened in Calimesa, California. Featuring a fresh store design with striking architecture and a welcoming environment, the store is owned by…

Can a restaurant have 'too much tech?'

June 19, 2023

Restaurants of all sizes have spent the past few years investing in a variety of technologies to help them understand the health of their brands, gain…

Juice It Up franchisee adding 6 units to portfolio

June 15, 2023

Juice It Up has signed a six-unit agreement for Los Angeles County with BMB Foods Inc., which owns three other Juice It Up locations in California's Inland…

Juice It Open opening in Arizona

January 18, 2023

Juice It Up is entering Arizona under the direction of franchisee Rod Rezvani, who is opening a store this month inside the AZ Travel Plaza in Ehrenberg. The…

Juice It Up adding 7 California stores

December 28, 2022

Juice It Up has inked six franchise agreements that will result in seven locations opening in Southern California by the end of 2023. It has over 30 locations…

Juice It Up adding to California footprint

October 5, 2022

Juice It Up has landed a multi-unit development deal with Morey Mirkazemi to open three stores in Bakersfield, California over the next three years.

Juice It Up entering Arizona

August 2, 2022

Juice It Up is headed to Arizona this summer, opening a store in Ehrenberg, just east of the California border.

Juice It Up opens in Santa Barbara County

June 29, 2022

Juice It Up has opened its first Santa Barbara County location in Santa Maria, California.