We Are One of the Fastest-Growing QSR Franchises Out There

Shipley Do-Nuts might be 87 years old, but we are still on a roll, making us one of the fastest-growing QSR franchises out there. Our ranking in the Fast…

KC natives bringing Goodcents to Texas

July 26, 2023

Kansas City-based Goodcents is expanding into Texas by year's end with a 10-unit area representative agreement with Jax and Chad Johnson, two Kansas City…

Tacombi debuts 1st Chicago location

July 26, 2023

Tacombi, which launched in 2006 as a taco-serving bus on the sands of the Yucatán and now operates 17 taquerias, has opened its first taqueria in Chicago.

Father-son duo bringing Clean Juice to Austin

July 26, 2023

Clean Juice, a USDA-certified organic juice and food bar franchise, is opening its first Austin location this weekend, thanks to a deal with father-and-son duo…

SPIN! Pizza to open in Frisco, Texas

July 26, 2023

SPIN! Pizza will open its latest location in Frisco, Texas, in early August, according to a press release.

Mountain Mike's Pizza Expands Significant Bay Area Presence with New Restaurant in East Palo Alto

Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Continues Adding Locations Throughout San Francisco Bay Area

Slim Chickens talks 'Turkey'

July 25, 2023

Slim Chickens is opening in Istanbul, Turkey, under the direction of the Boparan Restaurant Group and Ulus, which are opening a location inside the Istanbul…

Honeygrow adds to Maryland presence

July 25, 2023

Honeygrow, a 33-unit Philadelphia-based fast casual brand known for made-to-order stir fry, salads and honeybars, is opening next week in Baltimore County…

Fazoli's exploring AI ordering at drive-thru

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Doug Bostick, president of Fazoli’s, is testing drive-thru voice AI in 12 company restaurants.

Big Chicken adding 3rd Florida location

July 25, 2023

Melbourne, Florida, is the next destination for Big Chicken, founded by basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal.

Chipotle celebrating National Avocado Day with free concert tickets

July 25, 2023

In partnership with the Peruvian Avocado Commission, Chipotle Mexican Grill is turning up the volume for National Avocado Day — July 31 — by giving fans…

Shake Shack rolls out picnic kits

July 25, 2023

Shake Shack is closing out National Picnic Month (July) with an experience to bring guests back to its Madison Square Park roots. The brand, which opened its…

The Big POS Reframe

Old habits die hard. And POS has become an old habit in the restaurant industry. For 40+ years, POS was the only piece of technology in the restaurant — and…

Newk's taps former Fazoli's exec to lead franchise sales

July 24, 2023

Newk's Eatery has hired David Boatright as director of franchise sales to lead the expansion of the brand.

Must-have features for a modern restaurant POS

When researching the right POS for you, it’s important to make sure it includes the features you need while offering benefits that separate it from other…

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Fatburger riding into Six Flags

July 24, 2023

Los Angeles-based FAT Brands Inc., the parent company of Fatburger and 16 other restaurant concepts, is opening Fatburger in San Antonio at Six Flags Fiesta…

Zaxby's hires former Dollar General exec as CFO

July 24, 2023

Zaxby's has hired Dollar General's former SVP and chief strategy officer, Donny Lau, as CFO. He previously held numerous roles at Yum Brands and will lead the…

How voice AI is driving customer satisfaction, growth

July 24, 2023

In today's fast-paced world, customers demand speed and convenience. When it comes to food ordering, voice AI is a game-changer. By allowing customers to place…

The Next Step in Personalizing Self-Service Interactions

Although self-service technology provides convenience and efficiency, it can also feel impersonal and frustrating if the system is not tailored towards an…

Mother-daughter duo opening 2nd Farmer Boys unit

July 21, 2023

The mother-daughter team of Leeza Brazier and Leila Bakkali are launching their second Farmer Boys location in Perris, California, following their 2018 opening…