Salad House taps Bikky for data-driven growth

June 3, 2025

Salad House, a health-focused franchise, is deploying the Bikky customer data platform for data-driven growth.

From Founder to franchisee: How Chronic Tacos built a Brand still breaking through

In this episode of Founderology, I sit down with Randy Wyner, Founder and franchisor of Chronic Tacos, and Caleb Walker, multi-unit franchisee and…

Ziggi's launching dirty soda in all stores

June 3, 2025

After a 5-month pilot, Ziggi's Coffee, a specialty franchised coffee concept based in Denver, is launching its Dirty Soda lineup nationwide on Tuesday. The…

Five Guys and CloudKitchens Launch New Partnership

Starting June 3rd, Five Guys will be serving their handcrafted burgers and fries in a ghost kitchen in San Francisco, CA.

How to keep profits high under pressure

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Struggling with high restaurant costs? A panel at the Fast Casual Executive Summit will offer tips on how to maintain profitability.

Pokeworks levels up summer drink menu

June 2, 2025

Pokeworks is rolling out a refreshed lineup of signature drinks in partnership with Botrista, a provider of automated craft drink technology.

Burger Patch rolls out 2019 pricing

June 2, 2025

Sacramento, California-based Burger Patch, known for its vegan offerings, is launching the "Eat Like it's 2019" campaign today, offering retro pricing on…

Last call: Nominations closing soon for 2025 Perfect Pitch

June 2, 2025

Nominations close June 8.

Dave's Hot Chicken lands majority investment from Roark

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

June 2, 2025

The company's valuation is $1 billion.

Wayback taps mystery shopping platform to manage customer data

May 30, 2025

Wayback Burgers is partnering with Reality Based Group, a tech-enabled video mystery shopping firm, to improve customer service, operational efficiency and…

Starbucks adding (wellness) shots to the menu

May 29, 2025

Starbucks is embracing functional beverages thanks to a partnership with Sol-ti, a San Diego-based functional beverage brand. Highlighting a growing trend…

CRMBC Achieves Record Growth in 2024, Expands Membership by 76%

California’s only self-insured workers’ compensation group for restaurants surpasses $20M in annualized revenue and welcomes more than 70 new members.

DSA Signage, Neon partner to deliver engaging signage for restaurants

May 29, 2025

DSA Signage, which manufactures high-quality displays, and Neon, a customer engagement platform, have partnered to have DSA Signage screens powered by Neon's…

Slim Chickens CEO: Gen Z, AI driving industry change

Slim Chickens CEO Tom Gordon reveals how Gen Z's snacking behavior is revolutionizing the fast casual industry and why his 300+ store chicken chain is betting…

Cheba Hut claims 'OG' status on Doritos LTO

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

May 28, 2025

After noticing that Subway recently added Doritos to the menu via Doritos Footlong Nachos — a move Cheba Hut made over 20 years ago when it created "Not'chose…

Cousins Maine Lobster to open food truck in Wisconsin

May 28, 2025

Cousins Maine Lobster plans to open a food truck in Wisconsin. It will open in June 2025 and will be run by Chris Goeman and Kevin Smith, according to a press…

NYC's Parched levels up guest rewards with app launch

May 28, 2025

Parched Hospitality Group, known for its Australian-inspired dining and cocktail brands, has launched "Parched Locals," a tiered rewards program and mobile…

Honeygrow opens 60th unit

May 28, 2025

Honeygrow, a fast casual restaurant serving customizable stir-fry, salads and honeybars, has opened its 60th location in Allentown, Pennsylvania, marking the…

Former Better Buzz Coffee COO takes lead role at Yoshinoya America

May 28, 2025

Yoshinoya America has appointed Paul Nishiyama as president. He most recently as chief operating officer at Better Buzz Coffee and previously held several…

Shake Shack debuts app, loyalty offering

May 28, 2025

Shake Shack is enhancing its guest engagement with app-exclusive offers and a gamified loyalty program. App users may get any size soda for $1. The offer is…