Newsweek readers name Next Level Burger 'best fast-food chain'

July 26, 2024

Next Level Burger, a plant-based burger joint chain based is the winner of the 2024 Newsweek Readers' Choice Awards contest for best fast-food chain.

Why Veggie Grill CEO thinks downsizing will fuel growth

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Veggie Grill's plan for growth includes exploring franchising, menu enhancements and technology upgrades.

Pokeworks names 1st female CEO

August 30, 2023

Pokeworks' former CFO Regina Cheung is now CEO, replacing Steve Heeley, who held the role since August 2021. "I like to think of myself as a servant leader…

Veggie Grill revamps loyalty app

July 12, 2023

Veggie Grill has upgraded its loyalty program and digital ordering experience via Thanx, a guest engagement platform.

Veggie Grill launches 'Bitchin' menu

January 11, 2023

Veggie Grill has collaborated with Bitchin' Sauce, a plant-based dip company sold in over 12,000 retailers nationwide, to create a few LTOs, including the…

Veggie Grill debuting 4 brands under 1 roof in NYC

December 12, 2022

California-based Veggie Grill is opening next week in New York City at 1004 Second Ave, marking the 35th restaurant opening for the fast casual veggie-centric…

Veggie Grill adds 30th location

July 29, 2021

The 30th Veggie Grill opened Thursday in West Hollywood at 7917 Sunset Blvd.

Veggie Grill's latest LTOs include Buffalo 'chicken,' keylime cheesecake

June 29, 2021

Veggie Grill has created the Crispy Buffalo Chickin' Sandwich, a plant-based version of the standard buffalo chicken sandwiches offered by typical fast-food…

Veggie Grill's meatless BBQ kit coming soon

May 21, 2021

Summers are for veggies, according to a press release from California-based Veggie Grill, which is launching a Summertime Plant-Based BBQ Kit.

Stand-Up Burgers opens in Chicago

April 26, 2021

Stand-Up Burgers is standing tall in Chicago.

Pokeworks adds 3 heavy hitters to C-suite

March 24, 2021

In an effort to expand its footprint in the post-pandemic restaurant landscape, Pokeworks has hired Michael Walters as COO, Steve Heeley as CMO and Larry…

Cooking plant-based cuisine the right way

Kajsa Alger, VP of Food and Beverage at Veggie Grill and Más Veggies Taqueria, discusses why the pandemic accelerated the popularity of plant-based eating and…

Veggie Grill debuts virtual vegan concept

January 20, 2021

Veggie Grill has launched Más Veggies Taqueria, a virtual concept offering only plant-based and planet-friendly food for delivery only. Partnering with…

The 'winter (LTO) is coming'

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Customers around the world may be forced to change their holiday plans because of the pandemic, but one constant that they can always count on is that their…

Ain't no party like a plant-based party

July 20, 2020

Veggie Grill, said U.S. customers can help those in need and the planet this week by eating a vegan meal. Veggie Grill, the largest plant-based chain in the…

Veggie Grill rolls out farmhouse themed design nationwide

October 23, 2019

Veggie Grill recently opened its new farmhouse-themed store design at locations in Toluca Lake, California, and Harvard Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and…

Veggie Grill partners with Sodexo for expansion to colleges

March 11, 2019

Veggie Grill, a California-based restaurant chain, has entered a partnership with Sodexo Inc. to expand the plant-based foods concept to college campuses…