How bb.q Chicken maintains consistency throughout rapid expansion

Joseph Kim, CEO, of bb.q Chicken in the U.S., reveals how the brand's three restaurant formats allow it to cater to franchisees in a variety of markets

Fast casual execs talk deploying AI when budgets are tight

August 23, 2023

Cutting costs, reducing errors, improving customer satisfaction and enhancing the customer experience are just a few benefits of incorporating artificial…

Big Chicken is pretty big deal in Michigan

August 22, 2023

Big Chicken, a fast casual chicken concept founded by Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal, has signed a deal with H&D Group Investments to bring 20 locations to…

Taco Bell franchisee opening 7th Taco Bell Cantina

August 22, 2023

Diversified Restaurant Group, one of the largest Taco Bell franchisees and which operates 325 locations, is opening is seventh Taco Bell Cantina, a fast casual…

Crimson Coward Nashville Hot Chicken opening in Maryland

August 22, 2023

Crimson Coward Nashville Hot Chicken has signed a lease with David S. Brown Enterprises to open at Boulevard Corporate Center in Owings Mills, Maryland.

'It's a revolution': Jars by Fabio Viviani brings playfulness back to desserts

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Jars by Fabio Viviani is a dessert concept that could be coming to a town near you. Though the brand has one unit open in Chicago, it has sold more than a…

Our Donut Franchise Business Model and How It Works

At Shipley Do-Nuts, we take pride in offering aspiring entrepreneurs the opportunity to join our thriving franchise network. Our franchise model provides a…

Beyond Juicery + Eatery adds Michigan restaurant

August 21, 2023

Beyond Juicery + Eatery, a Midwest-based healthy fast casual concept, opened last week at 16660 19 Mile Road, in Clinton Township, Michigan, under the…

Cousins Subs adds Apple, Google Pay

August 21, 2023

Cousins Subs has launched an SMS program, Apple and Google Pay and split payments, all aimed at enhancing the guest experience and providing greater…

Play Bowls opens 200th location

August 21, 2023

New Jersey-based Playa Bowls, a superfruit bowl shop specializing in acai, pitaya, mango, green and coconut bowls, juices, smoothies and cold brew coffee, has…

Chipotle launches BOGO trivia

August 21, 2023

Chipotle Mexican Grill is bringing back Chipotle IQ, a trivia game that tests fans' knowledge of Chipotle's ingredients, food standards, culinary techniques…

Cousins Maine Lobsters food truck arrives in Maryland

August 21, 2023

The Cousins Maine Lobster company has launched a food truck in Hyattsville, Maryland.

Will Japan-based Pepper Lunch dominate the US?

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Although the Japanese-based concept has only five restaurants in the U.S., it spans nearly 500 locations in 15 countries and plans to have 100 North American…

Black Rock Coffee hires former Tokyo Joe's CEO

August 18, 2023

Founded as a family-owned business in Oregon in 2008, Black Rock Coffee Bar, which has 100 locations, has hired Mark D. Davis as CEO. Davis will leverage his…

Learn All About Our Louisiana Franchise Opportunities

Are you an entrepreneur looking for an exciting and profitable Louisiana franchise opportunity? If so, we have great news for you! Shipley Do-Nuts, the…

Goodcents opening 2nd Pennsylvania unit

August 17, 2023

Kansas City-based Goodcents will open its second Pennsylvania location next week. The store is located in Gettysburg, at 12 Dietrick Road.

Pitbull-backed fast casual striving for 1K units in 10 years

August 17, 2023

Cilantro Taco Grill, a Mexican immigrant-founded fast casual restaurant with over 15 locations throughout Chicago, has partnered with singer Armando Christian…

Collaborating with the right equipment and supply consultant offers unmatched peace of mind

Overseeing day-to-day operations of one or more locations takes time, experience and organization. That’s why finding the right equipment partner in the…

Taziki's adds 2 execs to leadership team

August 16, 2023

Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe has added a pair of industry experts to its executive leadership team — Robert Brown, VP of operations, and Lynn Edwards, VP of…

Hawaiian fast casual loses store to wildfires, raises funds for workers

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

L&L's store in Lahaina, Hawaii was lost to flames from the wildfires and its Honokowai location is temporarily closed due to no electricity or water. Nearly 2…