Mountain Mike’s Pizza Climbs Even Higher and Increases Momentum as Brand Ramps up Development Across the Unite

Leading Pizza Chain’s 45th Anniversary Marked by Impressive Sales and Franchise Growth

McAlister’s signs 10-unit deal for Minnesota

January 16, 2024

Focus Brands, the parent company of Auntie Anne's, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, McAlister's Deli, Moe's Southwest Grill and Schlotzsky's, is bringing McAlister's…

Salata nearing 100 units

January 16, 2024

Salata Salad Kitchen is opening its 97th location Thursday in Charlotte's Lower South End. The 2,600-square-foot store marks the city's third location…

How this leading chicken chain is leveraging the fusion between QSR and fast casual

by Fast Casual

Navigating the rapidly blurred lines of fast casual and quick service, Slim Chickens stands out with the winning formula. In a dining landscape heavily shaped…

Just Poke entering Canada

January 15, 2024

Seattle-based Just Poke, which is backed by Conscious Hospitality Group, is entering Canada when it opens in Richmond.

Stuffed Shells, dessert arrive at Fazoli's

January 15, 2024

Kentucky-founded Fazoli's, a casual Italian chain franchise owned by FAT Brands Inc., is bringing fans cheesy comfort as the new year kicks off with three…

Star Micronics Unveils A New Line Of High-Performance Barcode Scanners

The latest line of 1D/2D barcode scanners include wireless, USB handheld, and desktop models, and are Star-branded for assured quality.

10 robots rescuing restaurant workers

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Meet 10 of the robots that Fast casual brands are using to improve the guest experience and provide better service.

Flying Dolly's launching franchising

January 12, 2024

Flying Dolly's — formerly Just Chillin — is seeking franchisees in the Southeast United States. Founded last year by Jeff and Corey Robertson, the brand is a…

Krak Boba celebrates opening with extravaganza

January 12, 2024

Krak Boba opened its 10th location in Moreno Valley, California, last month, and is celebrating Saturday with a party featuring prizes, music, an ice sculpture…

Tropical Smoothie taps SNL's Chloe Fineman in ad campaign

January 11, 2024

Atlanta-based Tropical Smoothie Cafe is debuting Tropic Bowls, topped with fruit, granola and chia seeds on bases of acai, chia oatmeal pudding or yogurt, as…

Next Level Burger acquires Veggie Grill

January 11, 2024

Next Level Burger, a plant-based burger chain, has acquired Veggie Grill from the vegan investment company VegInvest. With this acquisition, Next Burger will…

Krak Boba launches 'PersonaliTEA' campaign

January 11, 2024

Krak Boba, a 20-unit bubble tea brand based in Southern California, is launching a marketing campaign designed to revolutionize the way people experience and…

Bruxie opening 8th California location

January 11, 2024

California-based Bruxie, which serves hand-crafted waffle sandwiches, chicken tenders and custard shakes, has opened its eighth location in its home state.

I Heart Mac & Cheese rolling out flatbreads

January 11, 2024

Florida-based I Heart Mac & Cheese is now offering flatbread options for $9.99. Options include:

Naf Naf Grill feeding the hungry with a 'snap'

January 10, 2024

Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill is partnering with Gift A Meal, a cause-marketing platform committed to addressing local hunger in the local communities where Naf…

Cupbop promotes corporate trainer to operations director

January 9, 2024

Indonesia-based Cupbop, a fast casual Korean Barbeque in-a-cup concept, has promoted Gina Silveira to director of Operations. Before joining the company in…

Wickles Pickles acquired by Fenwick Food Group

January 9, 2024

Fenwick Food Group — a division of Fenwick Brands Inc., a consumer packaged goods investment firm in the Southeast — has acquired Wickles Pickles. Fenwick Food…

Shake Shack launching 'swicy' menu

January 9, 2024

Shake Shack is debuting a "swicy" (sweet/spicy) menu Friday, but fans can get early access Tuesday using the Shake Shack app.

New York Fries reentering US

January 9, 2024

New York Fries, a fresh-cut fries concept, is reentering the U.S., when it opens Tuesday in Roosevelt Field's Dining District, one of the largest shopping…