How 1 brand is changing the 'face' of barbecue

by Dan Hyman

Sonny’s BBQ pitmasters are bringing more women to the industry.

Star Micronics Introduces the TSP143IVUE, the first model of the 4th generation of the TSP100 series

Star Micronics releases the TSP143IVUE, an ultra-connected and innovative thermal receipt printer.

Mooyah adding to Nashville line-up

March 7, 2022

Texas-based Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes is opening a location in Nashville with franchise partners Martin and Alfredo Arguello, a father-and-son team…

Ike's adding 30 units

March 7, 2022

Targeting 30% growth this year, Ike's Love & Sandwiches, which has over 80 units, is adding 30 locations in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Northern…

WaBa Grill tests machine-learning from Koala

March 7, 2022

California-based WaBaGrill has been testing a machine-learning algorithm that analyzed over 115,000 of its orders to collect nearly 260,000 individual data…

Dae Gee Korean BBQ signs 1st franchisee agreement

March 7, 2022

Dae Gee Korean BBQ, a hybrid fast casual and full-service Korean barbeque concept blending Korean food tradition with American culture, has signed its first…

Penn Station East Coast Subs adding 49 locations

March 7, 2022

Penn Station East Coast Subs signed multiple new agreements in January with new and existing franchisees for a total of 49 restaurants in Indiana, Kansas City…

Women in the Lead 2022: 13 female execs share experiences

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

FastCasual is celebrating International Women's Day with our annual Women in the Lead story, featuring the stories of 13 females leading the industry.

Luckin Coffee concludes provisional liquidation

March 7, 2022

Luckin Coffee Inc., a pioneer in coffee vending and a competitor to Starbucks in China which entered into a restructuring support agreement with shareholders…

Papa Gino's, D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches hires execs to upgrade customer experience

March 7, 2022

New England Authentic Eats LLC, the parent company of Papa Gino's and D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches, has tapped two senior restaurant industry executives to help…

Integrating digital, on-site experiences is driving restaurant sales

March 7, 2022

Digital sales are the majority of sales at physical restaurants with 41% of average sales flowing through digital channels while 32% come from on-premise and…

NCR Corporation, Stratacache bringing digital signage to menus

March 7, 2022

NCR Corporation, an enterprise technology provider, is partnering with Stratacache, a company with experience in digital signage and retail marketing…

Wow Bao creates menu for plant-based concept

March 7, 2022

Several industry leaders have come together to launch a plant-based protein brand — Skinny Butcher — in both retail and virtual restaurants.

Tennessee lawmakers drop proposed beverage tax

March 7, 2022

The Tennessee House of Representatives has withdrawn a bill to levy a 5-cent tax on non-alcoholic carbonated beverage containers, thanks to lobbying by the…

Shake Shack serving up bitcoin

March 7, 2022

In an effort to reach younger customers, Shake Shack is getting in the bitcoin game, offering the cryptocurrency to customers making purchases using the Cash…

Koibito Poke opening in Charlotte

March 4, 2022

Koibito Poke, which was founded in 2018 in Arizona, is opening in Charlotte, North Carolina in July at 4701 Park Road, Suite B.

Rush Bowls making Minnesota debut

March 4, 2022

Rush Bowls, a Colorado-based concept known for its healthy meals-in-a-bowl, is opening its first Minnesota location in mid-March. Under the direction of the…

Saladworks adding 20 ghost kitchens

March 4, 2022

Saladworks, a create-your-own salad franchise, which is part of the WOWorks family of brands, is opening 20 ghost kitchen locations in Florida through its…

Sweetgreen CEO sees 'clear runway' for 1,000 locations by 2030

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Sweetgreen's shares were up 17% Thursday after the Los Angeles-based company reported that revenues were up nearly 40% and that same-store sales increased 63…

Chef Jose Andres, Pollo Tropical helping Ukrainian refugees

March 4, 2022

Miami-based Pollo Tropical is partnering with Chef Jose Andres' charitable foundation, World Central Kitchen, to support relief efforts in and around Ukraine.