Oola Bowls entering Western US following expansion to 22 locations

December 5, 2025

Oola Bowls, specializing in açaí bowls, has surpassed 75 franchise units sold and plans to expand into the Western United States in 2026.

Yogurtland inks franchise agreements for 13 locations

December 4, 2025

Yogurtland has signed franchise agreements for 13 locations, a move that includes the self-serve frozen yogurt chain's first entry into the Idaho market.

Wingstop, Crumbl franchisee opening 120 Lola Beans in Texas

December 4, 2025

Lola Beans, a drive-thru franchise specializing in coffee, infused sodas and plant-based energy drinks, has signed an area representative agreement with…

Osmow’s entering New Jersey

December 4, 2025

Osmow's, a fastcasual chain known for its modern take on Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine, is entering the New Jersey market with a location in North…

Half the cost, 5x the visits: How FiiZ sold 200 units in 1 year

Velvet Taco names Chris Schultz CEO

December 3, 2025

Velvet Taco named Chris Schultz as its chief executive officer on Wednesday, tapping a veteran of Voodoo Doughnut and Starbucks to oversee the brand's domestic…

Ruby Jean’s Founder: Why ‘slow growth is fast growth'

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Ruby Jean's operates three locations in Kansas City, offering all-natural, nutrient-dense juices, wellness shots, smoothies and shakes.

Jeff’s Bagel Run reports 26% sales growth, doubles store count

December 2, 2025

Jeff's Bagel Run reported a 26% increase in same-store sales as the Orlando-based chain continues a rapid expansion across the U.S.

From Shark Tank to Goldbelly: The strategic expansion of Topsail Steamer

As the visionary behind Topsail Steamer, Danielle stepped into entrepreneurship with a clear purpose: connection creates meaning and growth. Her leadership…

The high cost of 'almost accessible:' Why hardware is only half the battle for kiosk compliance

by Katie Kochelek — Senior Marketing Specialist, Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc.

Although many companies using kiosks have some level of accessibility built in -- compliant height, reachable screens or appropriate clearance --- stopping…

GoTo Foods appoints Omer Gajial as CEO; Holthouser to retire

December 2, 2025

GoTo Foods, the parent company of restaurant brands including Auntie Anne's and Cinnabon, named Omer Gajial as its chief executive officer.

Jersey Mike’s names former Wyndham exec as CFO

December 2, 2025

Jersey Mike's Subs named Michele Allen as its chief financial officer on Tuesday, tapping the former hotel executive to oversee the chain's financial strategy…

Teriyaki Madness appoints Scott Shotter as chief restaurant officer amid expansion

December 1, 2025

Teriyaki Madness has appointed industry veteran Scott Shotter as its chief restaurant officer. Shotter joins the Denver-based fast casual chain as it prepares…

Taco John’s using data-driven analytics to guide menu, marketing strategies

December 1, 2025

Taco John's has entered a partnership with customer data platform Bikky to shift its corporate strategy from intuition-based decision-making to data-driven…

Chipotle offering free food, BOGO deals throughout December

December 1, 2025

Chipotle Mexican Grill has launched several holiday promotions that will gift customers free food, including buy-one-get-one-free entrée offers on the first…

PreciTaste, Par partner to streamline AI kitchen management onboarding

December 1, 2025

PreciTaste, a restaurant artificial intelligence platform, and Par Technology Corp., a foodservice technology provider, are partering to simplify the adoption…

2026 restaurant outlook signaling challenges for fast casuals

December 1, 2025

Consumer spending on restaurants is holding steady, but fast casual operators must redouble efforts to deliver clear, consistent value to maintain momentum…

The future of experience management: 10 trends shaping 2026

Explore the top 10 experience management trends shaping 2026. From practical AI to personalization, each has the potential to help brands build stronger…

From gifting guru to fast casual powerhouse: Edible Brands CEO reveals brand's evolution

Somia Farid Silber, CEO of Edible Brands, discusses how the brand is expanding beyond its traditional gifting niche to deliver new experiences for consumers.

50 Funny Work Chat Names for Restaurant Teams

Boost morale with a unique work group chat name! Discover 50+ funny and creative work chat names for your restaurant's kitchen, servers, bar staff, and…