Jamba inks 16-unit deal with former baseball player

September 5, 2019

Jamba, which dropped the "Juice" from its name in June, has signed an agreement with Dustin King, a third-generation millennial franchise, to open 1…

Potbelly lands multi-unit development deal with Vegas casino owner

September 5, 2019

Potbelly Sandwich Shop has signed an agreement with casino owner Eric Persson to enter the Las Vegas market. Persson, who may bring up to 10 Potbelly locations…

Uberrito adding to Houston presence

September 5, 2019

Mexican fast casual restaurant Uberrito is opening this fall in Houston, marking the chain's sixth unit.

McAlister's franchisee adds 30 units to portfolio

September 5, 2019

McAlister's Deli is adding 30 locations to its roster as a result of a deal signed with Franchisee David Blackburn, the CEO of Southern Rock Restaurants LLC.

Moe's nabs McDonald's exec to fill president role

September 5, 2019

Former McDonald's exec Erik Hess is stepping into the president's role at Moe's Southwest Grill, which has 725 operating units across the U.S. He will oversee…

Grubhub launches Perks to boost loyalty for major brands

September 5, 2019

Grubhub has launched Perks, an in-app feature that will provide hundreds of millions of dollars in free food to loyal customers. 

What's new on the (fall) menu?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Fall limited-time offers are here. Not only do they include the typical pumpkin and caramel-flavored treats but also comfort foods reimagined in healthier ways…

Appetize QSR platform integrates Olo, Punchh and SynergySuite

September 5, 2019

Appetize, a point-of-sale and enterprise management platform, has integrated with the Olo, Punchh and SynergySuite digital platforms to simplify restaurant…

Grab investing $150M to create 'super app'

September 5, 2019

Grab Holdings Inc. plans to spend about $150 million on artificial intelligence and to hire additional engineers to help create a regional "super app" that…

Doordash enters exclusive delivery partnership with Mod Pizza

September 4, 2019

Mod Super Fast Pizza Holdings said it will launch nationwide delivery under an exclusive agreement with DoorDash, which will provide on-demand mobile service…

Flower Child launching mobile loyalty app

September 4, 2019

Flower Child, a fast casual restaurant chain focused on healthy lifestyles, is launching its first-ever loyalty app this month, according to a company press…

Naf Naf Grill doubling footprint with 4 franchise deals

September 4, 2019

Middle Eastern concept Naf Naf Grill is doubling its footprint by opening several units in Chicago as well as entering Tennessee and Iowa thanks to deals with…

Rush Bowls launching in Portland

September 3, 2019

Colorado-based Rush Bowls has opened in Portland, Oregan, at 2085 N.W. Allie Ave., Suite 330, in Hillsboro. It is the first of three units that franchisee…

Fazoli's promotes 3 execs

September 3, 2019

Fazoli's has promoted three of its execs to help the brand continue to grow. Jodie Conrad is now CMO, Blaine Adams is SVP of supply chain and quality assurance…

I Heart Mac & Cheese entering Indiana, adding to Florida footprint

September 3, 2019

I Heart Mac & Cheese is opening by year's end in Stuart, Florida, and also next year in Indianapolis. BG Foodservice, owned and operated by…

Tropical Smoothie opening 800th unit

September 3, 2019

Arlington Heights, Illinois, is home to Tropical Smoothie Cafe's 800th location. The unit, 115 W. Rand Road, opens Friday just three months after the…

The Smart Safe Fact Sheet for Retail

If your company is looking for an innovative solution to reduce the stress that handling cash has on your operations, a smart safe may be the right fit.

Farm Burger promotes COO to CEO

August 30, 2019

Farm Burger has promoted its COO, David Danowitz to CEO. Co-founder Jason Mann, former CEO, will now serve as executive chairman, where he will continue to…

Dog Haus opening inside Chicago virtual kitchen

August 30, 2019

Dog Haus is opening its second Chicago location Wednesday inside Kitchen United's virtual kitchen — Eats on Sedgwick — at 831 N. Sedgwick St.

Not even a fire can stop Cowboy Chicken

August 30, 2019

Less than two months after a kitchen fire that temporarily shuttered it, Cowboy Chicken — 5315 Greenville Ave. —  in Dallas, is back in business. The quick…