Now trending: Why unique chicken wing flavors are hot

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

While hot wings and barbecue flavors are some of the most popular flavors, fast casual brands, such as Wing Zone and Naked Chicken, are getting more creative.

So you wanna cater? What fast casuals should consider before going for it

While many restaurants are succeeding in the catering space, it's not for every brand.

Native Foods to save 100M gallons of water

July 30, 2015

Native Foods Café and the Surfrider Foundation have collaborated for their inaugural “Veg Pledge,” which seeks to save 100 million gallons of water.

Capriotti’s next step in nationwide expansion is Nebraska

July 30, 2015

The national sandwich brand is opening its first Nebraska location in partnership with franchisee Corey Tallman.

Say ‘aloha’ to Robek’s Hawaiian Acai Bowls

July 30, 2015

Robeks Fresh Juices and Smoothies announces new limited time menu item.

Groupon launches ‘Groupon To Go’

July 30, 2015

The Internet coupon service will expand into the takeout and delivery markets

Naf Naf Grill opening first Minneapolis location

July 30, 2015

The fast casual Middle Eastern style concept will open outside Chicago for the first time in company history.

Franchise industry group leader fires back on labor proposals

July 30, 2015

Proposed labor rules could destroy the industry, claims International Franchise Association chief.

Pie Five to open 25 locations in three states

July 29, 2015

Pie Five Pizza announced that HCW Development will open units in Missouri, New Mexico and Arizona.

Nothing cheesy about Sweet Lorraine’s Mac n’ Cheez! franchise agreement

July 29, 2015

Sweet Lorraine’s Fabulous Mac n’ Cheez! signed a franchising agreement for a fifth Michigan location.

Culimetrics, TCreative team up to launch Spoleto in US

July 29, 2015

Taking the step from a Brazilian QSR to an American fast casual Italian restaurant would have been very difficult, Spoleto reported in a recent press release…

Pieology expands into Koreatown

July 29, 2015

Pieology's Koreatown location in Los Angeles had opened with more locations still to come in the area.

Cali toasts new beverage concepts

DRNK coffee + tea and Qwench juice bar are Hollywood-born concepts that have opened in 11 locations.

HotSchedules delivers mobile task management, communication, accountability app

July 29, 2015

Logbook is a mobile task list and communication tool that can replace or enhance traditional paper systems.

Juice It Up commemorates 20 years in business with guest freebies

July 29, 2015

Juice It Up! is celebrating 20 years by offering guests a free smoothie at the chain’s more than 80 units nationwide

TripAdvisor app integration expands customer engagement capability

July 29, 2015

The new TripAdvisor integration is the latest addition to Enplug’s app portfolio geared toward boosting customer interaction via social networks

Free webinar offers insight on Which Wich CRM strategy

July 28, 2015

The live webinar will provide a rare opportunity to learn about customer relationship management from the business enterprise and gain unique insight on…

Coca-Cola products available at Freebirds

July 28, 2015

Freebirds World Burrito will now serve Coca-Cola products in all its locations.

Last call: Nominations closing soon for Fast Casual Top 25 execs

July 28, 2015

The editors of FastCasual.com are accepting nominations recognizing the industry's most influential people. The deadline to nominate is Aug. 3

Orange Leaf customers to build s’mores sundaes

July 28, 2015

Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt hopes to inspire thoughts of sharing stories around campfires while building s’mores with the introduction of Toasted Marshmallow…