7 Brew opens 500th location

October 14, 2025

7 Brew Coffee, a fast-growing drive-thru beverage brand, celebrated the opening of its 500th stand Saturday with a race-themed event in Toms River, New Jersey.

The value meal paradox: How restaurants use discounts to survive the consumer sentiment slump

by Mark Wasilefsky — Head of Restaurant and Franchise Finance, TD Bank

Amid historically low consumer sentiment, major restaurants are adopting value meals as a strategic, temporary measure to retain customers and gain market…

Pop's Beef fuels growth through multi-unit franchising

October 13, 2025

Illinois-based Pop's Beef, a fast casual franchise serving house-made Italian beef and sausages, is building on its legacy of family and community by embracing…

The Long Game: Why Clean Data Makes or Breaks Your Restaurant’s AI Strategy

At this year’s QSR Evolution Conference in Atlanta, GA, technology innovators came together to explore how AI is reshaping restaurants.

Restaurants bet on tech, growth despite inflation, labor challenges

October 10, 2025

Restaurants are increasingly turning to technology and strategic growth plans to weather ongoing inflation and labor shortages, according to Toast's Voice of…

Fueling delicious growth: Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream

In this episode of Founderology: Built to Breakthrough, we talk with Donna and Daniel Golik, Mother and Son Founders of Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream – craveable…

Cava unveils loyalty program with status matching

October 10, 2025

Cava has enhanced its loyalty program, Cava Rewards, with "status matching" as well as three status levels — Sea, Sand and Sun.

Cheba Hut intros Munchie Mob Rewards

October 10, 2025

Cheba Hut Toasted Subs has rolled out a mobile app and loyalty program, Munchie Mob Rewards, designed to streamline ordering and reward customer loyalty.

BRIX Holdings CEO shares vision for multi-brand growth, digital transformation

BRIX Holdings CEO Sherif Mityas joins Fast Casual Nation hosts Paul Barron and Cherryh Cansler to discuss managing eight restaurant brands including…

Top 5 Work Chat Apps for Restaurants in 2025

Choosing the right work chat app for your restaurant is crucial. This guide rates the top 5 work group chat apps, comparing ease of use, security, and other…

What fast casuals can learn from Europe’s street food culture

Walk down a narrow Parisian alley or a bustling Lisbon market, and a symphony of sights, sounds, and smells greets you. Steam rising from sizzling pans, fresh…

Old Scratch Pizza leads with 'Midwesternly Neapolitan' pizza

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

The episode of the Pizza Marketplace Podcast features Old Scratch Pizza founder Eric Soller discussing his journey from a culinary and corporate background to…

Tulsa-based Bodhi's Bowl launches franchise program

October 8, 2025

Bodhi's Bowl, a fast casual restaurant specializing in chef-driven rice bowls, is launching a nationwide licensing and franchise program. The brand was founded…

Graze Craze opens 100th location

October 8, 2025

Graze Craze, a charcuterie franchise, has opened its 100th location. The store, located in Orlando, Florida, reflects a milestone reached less than five years…

YOLO to Solo: 5 things your restaurant guests want

by Jill Griep — Account Director, Bernstein Rein

The dining landscape is shifting fast, and today's guests are bringing new expectations with them every time they walk through the door. It's no longer just…

Force4Good Celebrates Record Fundraising Growth in 2025

Erie, Colorado – October 7, 2025 – Force4Good, the leading community fundraising platform for restaurants and non-profits, is proud to highlight its…

HungerRush Powers Creno’s Pizza Transformation, Driving Sales and Streamlining Operations Across Ohio

Cloud-Based POS platform delivers strong ROI with 29% redemption rate in first text campaign

Slice House by Tony Gemignani to open in Boulder, Colorado

October 7, 2025

Slice House by Tony Gemignani will open in Boulder, Colorado, this December, according to a press release.

Swig promotes Todd Smith, hires Shannon Swenson to lead expansion

October 7, 2025

Swig, a company known for "dirty soda," has made leadership changes to fuel its nationwide growth and franchising efforts.

8 ways to BOOst your October catering sales

by Kelly Grogan — Founder, CRUMBS

Everyone's already hitting fast-forward to the holidays, but savvy restaurant operators know that October is prime time for community engagement and catering…