FastCasual.com accepting nominations for Top 100 Movers & Shakers

January 5, 2016

The nomination and judging process have changed. Brands must nominate themselves, and a consumer poll is a new component.

Newk's hooks crawfish to winter menu

January 5, 2016

Down home comfort foods are on the menu at Newk's Eatery this winter and spring with the debut of crawfish to the brand's seasonal lineup.

Burger 21 opening first Texas location

January 5, 2016

Burger 21 is opening its first Texas restaurant Monday in North Frisco, Texas.

California Tortilla serving 'protein-packed' burrito

January 4, 2016

California Tortilla is offering a healthy new option to help customers with health related New Year's resolutions.

Chicken Salad Chick launches winter menu

January 4, 2016

Chicken Salad Chick has launched its winter menu featuring a limited-time curry chicken salad, four soups and a cranberry apple salad.

Newk's increases low calorie menu options

January 4, 2016

Newk's Eatery has introduced an expanded calorie-conscious menu focused on indulgent flavors from family recipes.

Pie Five Pizza to celebrate 'National Thank You Month'

January 4, 2016

Pie Five Pizza announced it is giving free pizza and other giveaways to its customers every day throughout January to celebrate "National Thank You Month."

9 must-know menu trends of 2016

From consumers eating in food halls to ordering on-demand delivery services and burnt food, 2016 will feature a few unusual food trends.

Restaurants striving to offer healthy options to kids

About 150 restaurant brands ranging from Noodles & Company to Outback Steakhouse to Sonic, use the Kids LiveWell guidelines across 42,000 locations nationwide.

Fast casual pizzeria adding delivery

December 31, 2015

Persona Pizzeria is starting the new year off by launching a delivery service.

Menchie's opens in Clearwater, Florida

December 31, 2015

Menchie's has opened its newest location in Clearwater, Florida.

Dickey's opens last location of 2015

December 31, 2015

Dickey's Barbecue Pit is celebrating the impending New Year with the opening of its fifth location in Rockford, Illinois.

Dessert destinations: 4 trends that will inspire customers to indulge

by Mindy Armstrong — Insights Manager, FoodIQ

Regardless of the path chosen, keeping an eye to flavor trends and offering a fast casual spin to these trends is the way to approach the opportunity.

Vegan bakery expanding nationwide

December 31, 2015

Cinnaholic, a vegan bakery offering cinnamon roll creations, has signed franchise agreements to open restaurants in Boise and Los Angeles.

Shake Shack arrives in Queens as 2016 looms

December 30, 2015

Shake Shack is opening its last unit of 2015 today at the Queens Center Mall in Queens, New York.

Pieology opening in Charlotte

December 30, 2015

Pieology Pizzeria will soon open in Charlotte, North Carolina's EpiCentre, a retail complex that consists of three floors of dining, bars and entertainment…

Year in review: Top 10 headlines of 2015

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

In no particular order, here are 10 headlines that received the most attention from our readers.

Vitality Bowls rollling into Denver

December 30, 2015

Vitality Bowls, which specializes in açaí bowls topped with a variety of superfoods, is opening in Denver.

Chipotle sales, stock still falling

December 29, 2015

Chipotle's stock is trading below $500 and is down 28 percent over the year.

The Halal Guys opening in Maryland

December 29, 2015

The Halal Guys has signed a franchise deal for Maryland to develop five units in the territory.