Gina's Gelato learning the coffee biz from Crimson Cup

May 20, 2025

Gina's Gelato and Java opened in Parma Heights after receiving support from Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea's, "7 Steps to Success," a consulting program based on…

Founderology Forum introducing blog series: 'Developing front-line managers' leadership skills'

by Felicia White — President, CHART

Dr. Felicia White's blog series will reveal results from her research study exploring the connections between front-line restaurant managers receiving training…

Randy's Donuts opens in Japan

May 19, 2025

Los Angeles-based Randy's Donuts opened its first store last week in Japan, bringing its signature oversized treats and bold American flavors to Tokyo's…

Philly welcomes 9th Bubbakoo's location

May 19, 2025

Bubbakoo's Burritos has opened a second location under the direction of Jigar Patel in Bensalem, Bucks County, in Philadelphia. It marks the state's ninth…

Craveworthy Brands, Jon Taffer partner to expand Taffer's Tavern

May 19, 2025

Craveworthy Brands, a multi-restaurant platform company, and Taffer's Tavern, a full-service pub franchise founded by "Bar Rescue" host Jon Taffer, are…

2025 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers

This year, the exceptional caliber of leadership across the industry led to a slight adjustment in our numbers—we were compelled to recognize 100 brands and 2…

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Dave's Hot Chicken named Fast Casual's 2025 top brand

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The Los Angeles brand launched in 2018 and has grown to over 300 locations. It won the Top 100 two years ago, making it the second brand in history to earn the…

Kraft Heinz, Uber Eats launch program showing restaurants serving Heinz

May 16, 2025

The Kraft Heinz Company has launched Heinz Verified, a program that indicates restaurants that serve Heinz products. Heinz Verified is the latest program from…

The Red Chickz expanding California footprint

May 16, 2025

Nashville hot chicken chain The Red Chickz is bringing its spicy offerings to Bakersfield, California, through a three-unit franchise agreement with Gurdish…

Father-daughter duo bringing Dog Haus to Louisiana

May 16, 2025

Dog Haus is expanding into Louisiana, thanks to an agreement with the father-daughter team of Gregg Strasburger and Erin LeDoux to open three locations.

How to Reduce Turnover and Keep Your Best Employees

High turnover isn’t just frustrating — it’s expensive. In the restaurant industry, it leads to increased training costs, inconsistent service, and lost…

SynergySuite Recognized with Dual Honors in the 2025 TITAN Business Awards

The 2025 TITAN Business Awards has officially concluded its first season, spotlighting a new class of global business trailblazers.

Fast casual tech trends: Roam, DoorDash leaders share predictions

Fast Casual Nation, hosts Paul Barron and Cherryh Cansler sit down with Josh Spiegelman, co-founder of Roam Artisan Burgers, to explore the evolution of the…

Workstream partners with Instant Financial to offer on-demand pay solutions

May 15, 2025

HR, payroll and hiring platform Workstream has announced a partnership with Instant Financial to provide earned wage access (EWA), digital tip payouts, and…

Bobby's Burgers signs multi-unit deal for Arizona

May 14, 2025

Bobby's Burgers by Bobby Flay will expand its Arizona presence with a multi-unit franchise agreement to open restaurants in Maricopa County.

Panera Bread taps DoorDash, Wing to offer drone deliveries in Charlotte

May 14, 2025

DoorDash and Wing, a drone delivery service, have partnered to launch drone delivery in Charlotte, marking the first time the service is available to city…

&pizza CEO doubles down on franchising efforts, increasing growth

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

&pizza CEO Mike Burns discusses how the brand lost its identity, found it again and began franchising.

Chicken Salad Chick adds Red Velvet Cake to menu

May 14, 2025

Chicken Salad Chick, which has nearly 300 locations, has added Red Velvet Cake to its menu. The three-layer cake with cream cheese frosting is available…

Teriyaki Madness expands to El Salvador amid strong Q1 growth

May 14, 2025

Teriyaki Madness, a Denver-based fast-casual chain known for its Asian-inspired bowls, opened its first international location last week in El Salvador.

Tariffs causing 4 strategy pivots for restaurants

by Dilan Mehta — CEO, Sizzle

Dilan Mehta, co-founder and CEO of Sizzle, an AI-powered food commerce platform, believes that restaurants considering the market's volatility as a moment to…