Socializing for success: 13 takeaways from Restaurant Marketing Workshop

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Restaurant marketers spent an hour swapping social media trips, tricks and no-nos when crafting social media plans.

Fazoli's makes Canadian debut

June 5, 2025

After annoucing last year that it signed a 25-unit deal to expand to Canada, Fazoli's, owned by FAT Brands, opened its first international location this week…

NBA Hall of Famer's fast casual concept launches franchising

June 5, 2025

Grown, an organic-certified fast-food restaurant founded by Shannon Ray and NBA Hall of Famer Ray Allen, is launching a nationwide franchising program. The…

Botrista blends tech, flavor in new beverage line

Botrista launches automated beverage platform.

The science behind Gen Z's obsession with Instagram-worthy drinks

Fast Casual Nation hosts Paul Barron and Cherryh Cansler dive into the $243 billion functional beverage market with Noah Burgess, Research & Development…

DIG collaborates with Persian-American content creator

June 5, 2025

DIG, a fast-casual restaurant serving seasonal, scratch-cooked comfort food, has partnered with Persian-American content creator Cyrus Veyssi to launch Cyrus…

Mooyah hires former Capriotti's exec to lead growth

June 4, 2025

Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes has hired Michael Meche as its president. He previously served as chief restaurant officer for Capriotti's and Wing Zone…

Toast commits $5M to combat food insecurity

June 4, 2025

Toast Inc. announced Wednesday a $5 million philanthropic commitment over the next five years to combat global food insecurity, beginning with a U.S.

Five Guys launches ghost kitchen

June 4, 2025

Five Guys launched its first ghost kitchen Monday in San Francisco, California, partnering with CloudKitchens to expand its reach.

Sunrise Social Express aims to be infusion of Waffle House, Raising Cane’s

June 4, 2025

Sunrise Social Express, a fast casual version of Sunrise Social, a metro-Philly hotspot, is now open at 301 S. Main Road in Vineland.

3 tech-savvy ways to ease restaurant labor costs

by Eran Hollander — Chief Product Officer, HungerRush

Restaurants that embrace a tech-first mindset aren't just keeping up; they're gaining the clarity and control needed to manage labor costs, empower their…

Chipotle opens event space in Ohio

June 4, 2025

Chipotle has opened a meeting and event space called The Pepper Training Center inside its Restaurant Support Center in Columbus' Downtown Arena District at…

Amid Tech Adoption and Labor Strains, AgozTech LLC Helps Restaurants Boost Efficiency with Rugged POS Accessories

As quick-service restaurants continue to modernize with mobile ordering, handheld POS tablets, and curbside delivery tools, many operators face a growing but…

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…