Ellis Winstanley joins Founderology to discuss scaling success through innovation, leadership

On this episode of Founderology - Built to Breakthrough, Kathleen Wood chats with Ellis Winstanley about his entrepreneurial journey through the hospitality…

Big Chicken joins Craveworthy Brands

March 4, 2025

Craveworthy Brands will become a managing partner, investor and stakeholder of Big Chicken, founded by Hall of Fame basketball player, Shaquille O'Neal…

Shake Shack heightens partnership with Delta

March 4, 2025

Shake Shack burgers are now available on Delta First Class flights over 900 miles out of Atlanta, Los Angeles, New York-LaGuardia and Seattle as the…

Potbelly launches area developer incentive program

March 4, 2025

Potbelly Corp. has launched its 50/50 Large Area Developer Incentive Program designed to reward multi-unit operating partners developing and opening shops on…

9 catering trends revealed

by Terry Matthews — Managing Partner, Off Premises Growth Academy

Sometimes, when I'm walking my dog, working out, or even dreaming, I start thinking about catering. I think about catering a lot. Like Sisyphus pushing that…

Pita Pit expanding to Montana

March 3, 2025

Pita Pit USA is opening in Belgrade, Montana, under the direction of franchisee Bruce Foreman, a fourth-generation Montanan, who is turning a lifelong dream…

Speaker Spotlight: William DiPaola, president, The Lime Truck

William, DiPaola, president of The Lime Truck, shares a look at his career, his achievements and industry trends ahead of his appearance at Restaurant…

Pokeworks dives into Texas expansion

February 27, 2025

Pokeworks is expanding in Texas with an opening in May in Mission, under the direction of Agustin Guzman, an Olympic swimmer who moved to the U.S. from Mexico…

Wings and Rings franchising fast-casual concept

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The idea for Noble Chicken began in 2019 as an entry into a local wing competition in Cincinnati.

Dickey's sausage available in 400 grocery stores

February 27, 2025

Dickey's and Rancher's Premium Sausages are now available in over 400 grocery outlets. Consumers may purchase Dickey's Original and Spicy Cheddar Links…

How Big Chicken is changing the franchise business

Big Chicken's Sam Stanovich stops by the Fast Casual Nation podcast to discuss how AI is changing franchise operations.

Cava doubles earnings, misses expectations

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

February 26, 2025

Cava reported Q4 earnings of 5 cents per share Tuesday, which was twice as high as last year but it fell short of the 7 cents on revenue of $223.3 million…

Tariffs...no tariffs: What’s a restaurant business to do?

by Phil Kafarakis — President & CEO, IFMA Food Away from Home Association

Even without imposed tariffs, it seems very likely that food prices will soar beyond the current accelerated levels. We clearly see that those prices are…

Dave's launches catering

February 25, 2025

Dave's Hot Chicken has launched a catering program in partnership with ezCater.

Lion's Choice CEO offers secrets to brand's success

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Lion's Choice CEO Fred Burmer offers secrets to the brand's operations and cooking up delicious roast beef sandwiches.

Savor Capital launches to fund early-stage restaurants, food tech companies

February 25, 2025

Savor Capital & Advisory, a specialized firm leveraging the expertise of industry veteran Paul Barron, has launched to address the unique challenges faced…

Actual Veggies lands $7M in funding

February 25, 2025

Actual Veggies, which provides chef-crafted veggie burgers and vegetable-forward products to the foodservice industry, announced its $7 million Series A round…

Chicken Salad Chick takes on Maryland

February 24, 2025

Chicken Salad Chick has signed a four-unit franchise agreement with Paul Weitz to bring its restaurants to Maryland.

Golden Corral closing, rebranding fast-casual concept

February 24, 2025

Golden Corral has shuttered Homeward Kitchen, its first iteration of a fast-casual spinoff and is reopening it in April as Golden Corral Favorites.

Starbucks firing 1,100 workers

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

February 24, 2025

North American leaders will return to the office at least three days per week.