Mountain Mike’s Pizza Introduces Limited-Time Pricing on Popular Lunch Buffet

Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Offers All-You-Can-Eat Midday Buffet at Participating Locations for $9.99

Slim Chickens adding 3rd New Mexico unit

January 2, 2024

Fayetteville, Arkansas-based Slim Chickens is adding its third New Mexico location in Rio Rancho at 1909 Wellspring Ave. Spearheaded by multi-unit operator…

SynergySuite ranked #30 in the Deloitte 2023 Technology Fast 50 Awards

Dublin, Ireland – 1 December 2023 — SynergySuite today announced that it ranked 30th in the 2023 Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Awards, a ranking of the 5…

How Grégoire plans to franchise via hub-to-store model

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Gregiore chef and founder Gregoire Jacquet answers questions about his strategy.

Vicious Biscuit opening 1st franchised unit

December 29, 2023

Charleston, South Carolina-based Vicious Biscuit is opening its first franchised location next year in Northeast Ohio via a six-unit deal with native Ohioans…

Big Chicken opening in Carson City

December 28, 2023

Big Chicken, founded by basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal, is opening next week in Carson City, Nevada, at 444 East William Street Center, as part of a…

Starbucks stores home to EV charging stations

December 28, 2023

Volvo Car USA will deploy 50 Volvo and Starbucks branded EV chargers at 15 Starbucks locations along a 1,350-mile route between the Denver area and Seattle…

Bubbakoo’s adding 3rd Orlando location

December 28, 2023

Bubbakoo's Burritos is adding a location next week in Orlando, marking the area's third store. Located at 2304 South Kirkman Road, the restaurant is owned and…

Taziki's opens 9 locations in 2023

December 27, 2023

It was 25 years ago when founders Keith and Amy Richards discovered small-table Mediterranean cafes on a trip to Greece. When they returned home to Birmingham…

FastCasual reveals 10 most-read stories of 2023

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The holidays are upon us and 2023 is almost over, which means it's time for us to reveal the year's most-read stories.

Mountain Mike’s Pizza Continues Central California Expansion With Third Merced Location

Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Opens in Merced, Broadening Central Valley Footprint

5 Technologies Shaping The Future Of Labeling

In this post, we'll look at five technologies shaping the future of labeling for VARs, technology providers, and merchants.

How Goodcents cashes in by combining technology, old-school marketing

by Rebecca Murray — VP of Marketing, Goodcents

Rebecca Murray, vice president of marketing for Kansas City-based Goodcents, discusses marketing tactics with CEO Joe Bisogno and Jami Bond, VP of Franchise…

Captain D's franchisees converting Hardee's, Church's locations in New Jersey, Georgia

December 21, 2023

Nashville-based Captain D's has signed two franchise development agreements in New Jersey and Georgia. Both agreements are with experienced business leaders…

The Habit adding 2nd Fontana, California store

December 20, 2023

The Habit Burger Grill, a California-based restaurant company owned by Yum Brands, is opening a drive-thru restaurant Friday in Fontana, California.

Black Rifle Coffee taps Creative Realities for digital signage

December 20, 2023

Black Rifle Coffee, a coffee brand that has branched into retail coffee locations, has partnered with Creative Realities, a technology firm offering digital…

Slice House by Tony Gemignani celebrates 100th franchise deal

December 20, 2023

Slice House by Tony Gemignani has inked deals for 100 franchise units. The San Francisco-based brand launched franchising efforts 18 months ago in California…

California Fish Grill dives into voice AI

December 20, 2023

To allow restaurant staff to focus more on the customer experience inside its 55 restaurants, California Fish Grill replaced its traditional phone system with…

Gully Boyz: 2 cultures, 2 cuisines, 1 machine

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Gully Boyz, the first Indian and Pakistani restaurant in the fast casual space, aims to offer affordable and approachable South-Asian cuisine.

Freddy's continues Canadian expansion

December 20, 2023

Wichita, Kansas-based Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has signed its second development agreement for Canada. Led by Dan Arndt of ZZA Hospitality…