Why Tacomasa's founder built a debt-free company

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Editor's note: This is the first in a series featuring founders of restaurant concepts answering five questions about building their companies.

Loman AI Raises $3.5 Million to Transform Restaurant Operations with Voice AI

AUSTIN, TX — Loman AI, the leading Voice AI platform for restaurants, today announced that it has raised a $3.5 million seed round led by Next Coast Ventures…

Mooyah VP of operations talks quality of food, consistency and those milkshakes

Beth Stockmoe, VP of operations for Mooyah, discusses the brand's food and operations in our latest Restaurant Operator Podcast.

Honeygrow makes Columbus, Ohio debut

August 26, 2025

Following its entry into Ohio last year, Philadelphia-based Honeygrow is expanding into Columbus, with a secured lease at 4784 Morse Road in the Franklin…

Loman AI raises $3.5M to transform restaurant operations via voice AI

August 26, 2025

Loman AI, a Voice AI platform for the restaurant industry, has raised $3.5 million led by Next Coast Ventures with participation from TenOneTen Ventures and…

Scheduling Chaos Costs More Than Overtime: Here’s Why

Discover how outdated, spreadsheet-based scheduling silently undermines restaurant profits—with turnover, customer loss, and burned-out managers costing far…

Chipotle launches 'Build-Your-Own' meal kit

August 25, 2025

Chipotle Mexican Grill is launching a "Build-Your-Own Chipotle" meal kit, a digital-exclusive offering designed to feed four to six people. The customizable…

Taco Bueno modernizing FOH operations

August 25, 2025

Taco Bueno is rolling out PAR Technology's point-of-sale and hardware solutions to all 140 of its locations. The move is intended to modernize the brand's…

SynergySuite Earns #35 Spot on 2025 Utah Business Fast 50

SynergySuite ranked #35 on the 2025 Utah Business Fast 50 for the second year in a row, highlighting its strong growth and global momentum. As an AI-native…

GoTo Foods takes to skies with multi-brand drone delivery in partnership with DoorDash, Wing

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

GoTo Foods is partnering with DoorDash and Wing on a multi-brand drone delivery pilot in three Texas markets to explore how the technology can improve…

Speaker Spotlight: Claudia Lezcano, Fuku CEO

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Claudia Lezcano, CEO of Fuku, shares a look at her career, her achievements and industry trends ahead of her appearance at Fast Casual Executive Summit 2025.

Ziggi's launches 'swicy' latte featuring Mike's Hot Honey

August 21, 2025

Ziggi's Coffee has partnered with Mike's Hot Honey for its fall menu, which includes the hot honey brand's first-ever national coffee collaboration. The menu…

Speaker Spotlight: Sawsan Abublan, CEO and co-founder, Shawarma Press

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

As CEO of Shawarma Press, Sawsan Abublan discusses her journey from pharmacist to fast casual leader, sharing insights on the power of hands-on experience and…

Celebrating the 2025 Fast Casual Hall of Fame inductees

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Registration is open!

Qu unveils kiosk upgrades to boost revenue, ease staffing for restaurants

August 21, 2025

Qu, a provider of restaurant technology, has announced upgrades to its kiosk systems aimed at helping quick-service and fast-casual restaurants increase…

How a pizzeria kid built a fast casual salad empire

Chipotle rewarding college students with extra points, dorm decor

August 20, 2025

Chipotle is giving back to students with its new Chipotle U Rewards program, designed to reward every part of the college experience. It's the first-ever…

Using tech to retain staff, reduce waste, delight restaurant customers

Fast casual concepts must invest in a connected technology system to seamlessly bring together all the technology, according to Michelle Connolly, director of…

From Maine to Milan: The global journey of Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls

How do you take a Maine lobster roll and build a brand that stretches from the East Coast to the heart of Milan, Italy? That’s the kind of breakthrough story…

Craveworthy CEO denies wrongdoing in franchise lawsuit

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

August 19, 2025

A franchise development company has filed a lawsuit against Craveworthy Brands and Dirty Dough, alleging breach of contract.