McAlister’s Deli continues expansion, operators to open 265 restaurants by 2032

March 13, 2026

McAlister's Deli, headquartered in Atlanta, is expanding its presence in 2026, striking multi-unit franchise development agreements in Alabama, Florida…

Blaze Pizza partners with Reality Based Group for mystery shopping

March 13, 2026

Reality Based Group and Blaze Pizza have entered a partnership to implement a mystery shopping program across the restaurant chain's franchise locations…

Professor Green teams with Hero Brands to launch PG in UK

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

PG Fast Food is shunning the traditional burger-and-fries blueprint in favor of a "naughty but nice" menu that emphasizes choice. Offerings include the "UFO" …

Dog Haus planting flag in Mexico

March 12, 2026

Dog Haus is heading south of the border.

&pizza serves up romance with Pi Day weddings

March 12, 2026

&pizza will host free wedding ceremonies and receptions for four couples on Saturday, March 14, continuing a brand tradition for Pi Day, according to a…

Grubhub, Wonder, Dexa launch 1st drone food delivery program in New Jersey

March 12, 2026

Grubhub, Wonder and Dexa will launch a drone delivery test program, beginning March 18, bringing delivery innovation to customers in New Jersey for the first…

Chili Shack promotes Elizabeth Orona to COO

March 12, 2026

Chili Shack, a Denver-based chain known for its green chili-smothered Mexican-American fare, has appointed Elizabeth Orona as chief operating officer to lead…

Everytable launches national franchise program

March 12, 2026

Los Angeles-based Everytable, a mission-driven food company with 35 units, has launched a core franchise program seeking single- and multi-unit operators to…

Panera expands caffeinated, caffeine-free options

March 12, 2026

Panera Bread has launched two beverage lines, Frescas and Energy Refreshers, introducing four flavors infused with real fruit. The launch comes alongside a new…

Toast releases Q4 trends report, February price monitor

March 11, 2026

Toast has released its Q4 2025 Restaurant Trends Report and the February 2026 Menu Price Monitor.

The New Front of House: Why Pizza’s Next Growth Era Runs on Self-Order Kiosks + Intelligent POS Systems

Easy-to-use kiosks fully integrated with a modern POS system have emerged as the most efficient and cost-effective solution to the challenge of front-of-store…

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The 4:30 am grind: How a cotton-field startup turned into an artisan pizza empire

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In this episode of the Pizza Marketplace Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace, talks to Joe Carlucci, founder and owner of Valentina's…

Data-driven survival: Unpacking the economic forces reshaping fast casuals

In this episode of Fast Casual Nation, hosts Paul Barron and Cherryh Cansler sit down with Dr. Chad Moutray, Chief Economist at the National Restaurant…

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CrownTV Launches DisplayDetails.com - A One-Stop Samsung Commercial Display Marketplace

New sister brand offers the full Samsung OM, QMC, and OH commercial display lineup with competitive pricing, expert guidance from 13+ years of digital signage…

Roger Berkowitz returns to Logan Airport with fast casual seafood concept

March 10, 2026

Roger Berkowitz, the former face of the Legal Sea Foods empire, is returning to his roots at Boston Logan International Airport.

7 Brew coming to Arkansas Walmarts

March 10, 2026

7 Brew, a drive-thru beverage chain, is entering the retail market with a line of ready-to-drink canned coffees launching in Walmart stores across Arkansas.

Jeff's Bagel Run awards 24 franchise units across 5 markets

March 10, 2026

Jeff's Bagel Run has awarded 24 franchise units across Atlanta, Chicago, Greenville, Raleigh and Orlando, according to a press release.

Secret Burger Kitchen targets 'institutional-grade' scaling with trio of industry heavyweights

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Dave Bloom will oversee development discipline and governance; Douglas Fry is in charge of menu discipline, throughput, training systems, decision architecture…

Brooklyn Dumpling partners with social media influencer

March 10, 2026

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop has signed a multi-year partnership and investment deal with viral food critic Keith Lee, marking the first time the food creator has…

Starbucks launches tiered loyalty program to boost engagement

March 10, 2026

Starbucks Coffee Company launched a reimagined loyalty program on Tuesday, introducing a three-tiered structure designed to increase personalized value for its…