Honest Mary's under development in Austin

July 17, 2017

Honest Mary's, named after the wife of owner Nelson Monteith, will open in Austin, Texas later this summer, according to an Eater article.

Infographic: What's the 'real' cost of product recalls?

An infographic reveals the true cost of a product recall in the food industry, looking at how a product can become contaminated, and what companies can do to…

Restaurant ownership groups take NYC to court over menu labeling

July 14, 2017

Four restaurant ownership groups filed suit today in the New York state court system to halt New York City’s efforts to enforce menu labeling requirements…

Top execs discuss perks and pitfalls of private vs public ownership

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Panera Bread CEO Ron Shaich's decision earlier this year to sell the brand to JAB Holdings for $7.5 billion has spurred some to ask, "Just how much impact does…

Moe's fake queso warning comes on heels of Chipotle's Queso announcement

July 14, 2017

Moe's Southwest Grill is warning its customers of a "fake queso epidemic" in a not-so-subtle dig at Chipotle, which announced this week that it's testing queso…

Meatballs Etc begins franchising

July 14, 2017

Meatballs Etc. has launched a franchise program under Squisito Franchise Enterprises, beginning its expansion on the Eastern seaboard, according to a press…

Chipotle gets in on the queso action

July 14, 2017

Chipotle is putting some the Tex-Mex cheese, queso, on some of its menus to see if dairy-loving customers bite, a news release said. 

Back Yard Burgers re-enters Jackson market

July 14, 2017

Back Yard Burgers opened a location in Jackson, Tennesee, after its first location in the area closed in 2012.

Bobby's Burger Palace begins global expansion

July 14, 2017

Bobby's Burger Palace has launched its global licensing program, allowing expansion through new partners and new markets, according to a press release.

Potbelly Sandwich Shops announces 5 additional units

July 13, 2017

Potbelly Sandwich will continue its partnership with franchisees David Duke and Jay Clark and open five more units in the Richmond and Charlottesville areas…

Mamoun's Falafel signs 6-unit franchise deal in Georgia

July 13, 2017

Middle Eastern fast casual concept Mamoun's Falafel has announced a six-unit franchise deal in Atlanta and Athens, Georgia, according to a press release.

Juice It Up enjoys substantial Q2 growth

July 13, 2017

Juice It Up had a very good second quarter and is enjoying its sixth consecutive quarter of increasing sales.

Four Food Group acquires majority stake in Mo'Bettahs

July 13, 2017

Mo'Bettahs, a six-unit Hawaiian-style concept, has inked an all-cash acquisition deal with Four Food Groups, according to a press release. As of July 1 FFG now…

Legacy Hall serving fast casual fare in upscale food court vibe

by Matthew Harper — Intern, Networld Media Group

A group of fast casual concepts, including a brewery and a restaurant specializing in wine, are opening this fall in one building in Plano, Texas. Legacy Hall…

Salata announces Kingswood grand opening

July 13, 2017

Salata is celebrating the opening of its 56th location in Texas this week with a new Kingswood unit, according to a press release.

Infographic: Great ways restaurants can lighten the load on that online carbon footprint

From eco-friendly web hosting and printer-friendly content to streamlined fulfillment processes and "green" shipping, there are a variety of ways restaurant…

Going UP in a 'Blaze'of glory: Chain now fastest starting in history

July 13, 2017

Blaze Pizza is fastest-starting chain ever, according to Technomic. That's what stories in both Forbes and Quartz are reporting this week, after the chain …

Panera franchisee Pan American Group acquires 34 locations

July 12, 2017

Pan American Group, a subsidiary of Flynn Restaurant Group LP, is now the second-largest Panera franchisee after acquiring 34 locations in Missouri and Kansas…

By Chloe co-founder opens Italian fast casual concept

July 12, 2017

ESquared Creative Director and By Chloe co-Founder Samantha Wasser is partnering with former cookie company chef Ali LaRaia to create a Italian fast casual…

Anti-Trump rapper opens ThinkFoodLab in DC

July 12, 2017

Jose Andres, the chef who battled President Trump in court and then rapped about his immigration policies in April, opened ThinkFoodLab on July 11 in…