Bodega Taqueria y Tequila launching national expansion

February 9, 2023

Bodega Taqueria y Tequila — South Florida's fast casual taco joint by day and speakeasy lounge by night — is kicking off a national expansion plan for its…

Captain D's focuses on smaller footprints, double drive-thrus

February 8, 2023

In an effort to drive cost-effective conversion opportunities, Nashville-based Captain D's is adding several locations in 2023 by focusing on smaller…

Mad Greens launches franchising strategy

February 8, 2023

Colorado-based Mad Greens is hoping to have 50% more stores under development by the end of 2023.

Slim Chickens entering Wisconsin

February 8, 2023

Fayetteville, Arkansas-based Slim Chickens, which has over 210 locations in the U.S. and U.K., is entering Wisconsin at 601 W. Northland Ave., in Appleton…

Farmer Boys opens in Henderson, Nevada

February 8, 2023

Farmer Boys, a Southern California-based burger joint that serves all-day breakfast, is now open at 3431 St. Rose Pkwy., in Henderson, Nevada.

The Habit Burger opening in Roseville, California

February 8, 2023

The Habit Burger Grill, a California-based restaurant company, is opening next week in Roseville, California, at 1940 Blue Oaks Blvd.

BurgerFi opening in Orlando

February 8, 2023

Florida-based BurgerFi International Inc., owner of the BurgerFi brand and Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings, is adding a location to Orlando, Florida.

Chipotle misses the mark in Q4 2022

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

February 8, 2023

Despite falling short of revenue, earnings per share and same-store sales expectations for Q4, ending Dec. 31, 2022, Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol told investors…

Toast teams up with Google to expand online ordering

February 8, 2023

Toast, an all-in-one digital platform built for restaurants, has integrated with Google to allow its customers to offer online ordering via Google.

Unlocking Memorable Restaurant Experiences by Enhancing Brand Consistency

Customers expect standardized experiences and when those expectations are not met, it can cause confusion, misinterpretation of company values, loss of trust…

Sweet Paris achieves 14% same-store sales growth in 2022

February 7, 2023

Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café enjoyed a record-breaking 2022 with 14% same-store sales growth, signing a multi-unit deal to bring four stores to Minnesota…

Plant-based ingredients grow on pizza market

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

The NPD Group forecasts dairy and meat alternatives to grow through 2024 driven almost entirely by Millennials and Gen Zs. Not only are they looking for…

How Pollo Campero plans to dominate in US

Blas Escarcega, director of Franchise Development of Pollo Campero, discusses how the 400-unit chain born in Guatemala, plans to thrive in the U.S.

Panera launches fashion-forward 'BAGuette'

February 7, 2023

In honor of New York Fashion week, and in an effort to woo the fashion aficionado and the foodie, Panera Bread has debuted the BAGuette, a 12-inch purse…

Slim Chickens expands to Tallahassee

February 6, 2023

Fayetteville, Arkansas-based Slim Chickens is now open at 2441 North Monroe in Tallahassee, Florida. Established operator Kalo Restaurant Group is at the…

Ike’s Love & Sandwiches heats up Arizona

February 6, 2023

Ike's Love & Sandwiches is bringing the heat to Arizona, with at least three shops opening by year's end in Phoenix, Mesa and Gilbert.

Crisp & Green signs 40-unit deal

February 6, 2023

Crisp & Green, owned by Steele Brands, a Minnesota-based company known for establishing and developing healthy lifestyle restaurants, has signed a 40-unit…

Billy D's Fried Chicken opens in Wake Forest

February 6, 2023

Chef William Dissen has opened a third North Carolina location of his farm-to-table restaurant brand, Billy D's Fried Chicken, at Wake Forest University in…

Clean Juice making New Orleans debut

February 6, 2023

Charlotte-based Clean Juice is making its New Orleans debut this week at 2801 Magazine St., under the direction of franchisee Ernest Price Jr. The menu…

Fat Brands opened over 140 units in 2022

February 6, 2023

FAT Brands Inc., which owns Johnny Rockets, Fatburger, Round Table Pizza, Twin Peaks, Fazoli's and 12 other concepts, opened 142 stores in 2022 and added a…