Bonchon bringing Korean flavor to Ohio, Michigan

August 26, 2021

Bonchon, which serves Korean fried chicken, has signed multi-location deals in Ohio and Michigan.

Ike's adds VP of Development to oversee growth

August 26, 2021

Ike's Love & Sandwiches has appointed industry veteran Adam Rinella as VP of Development to help the 80-unit brand continue expansion. Based in San…

German Doner Kebab opens inside American Dream

August 26, 2021

German Doner Kebab opened at American Dream, an entertainment, retail and dining destination comprising more than 3 million square feet in East Rutherford, New…

RFIS 2021 is in the books!

August 25, 2021

We came, we gathered, we partied, we learned. And we'll be back for RFIS 2022 in Nashville.

Farmer Boys raising minimum wage for California workers

August 25, 2021

Farmer Boys, a Southern California-based burger brand, is raising the minimum pay to $15 per hour for all California restaurant-level hourly team members…

Hey, fast casuals: It's time to get back out there!

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

It's almost time for the fast casual industry's family reunion. The Fast Casual Executive Summit kicks off on Oct. 3 in Charlotte.

Digital marketing plays big role as QSRs 're-get' customers

Creative brand marketing, especially digital advertisements, will be among the most important promotional tools QSRs can leverage as consumers return to their…

SJW Robotics to introduce fully autonomous restaurant

August 25, 2021

SJW Robotics, a Toronto-based food tech company, will introduce a fully autonomous robotic restaurant with zero on-site employees according to a press release.

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop expands to Texas with franchise deal

August 25, 2021

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, a dumpling chain based on the historic Automat concept, has signed a multi-unit franchise deal to make the brand's first appearance in…

Noodles & Co undergoes Texas expansion

August 24, 2021

Noodles & Company has entered into a multi-unit franchise and area development agreement with Carlos Hill, the president of Tsunami Enterprises, to open…

Garbanzo opening in Indiana

August 24, 2021

Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh, owned by WOWorks, is identifying Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville, South Bend, Valparaiso and Bloomington, Indiana, as its…

One hot dog shortens lifespan by 36 minutes, PB&J adds 33 minutes

August 24, 2021

In the category of what most QSRs, fast casual restaurants and hot dog food truck vendors "don't want to hear" comes a study that claims humans lose 36 minutes…

Sweetgreen scooping up Spyce

August 24, 2021

Los Angeles-based Sweetgreen is acquiring Spyce, a Boston-based restaurant company that created Infinite Kitchen, an automated culinary tool designed to…

Afghan-born founders of Iniburger donating sales to aid Afghanistan crisis

August 24, 2021

IniBurger, a San Francisco Bay area concept founded last year, is donating August and September proceeds to the International Rescue Committee of Northern…

Roll-Em-Up Taquitos announces 5-unit California deal

August 24, 2021

Roll-Em-Up Taquitos has announced a five-location deal in Orange County, California.

NRA calls for replenishment of Restaurant Revitalization Fund

August 24, 2021

The National Restaurant Association is calling on Congress to replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, due to concerns over the Delta variant affecting…

Waba Grill reports highest sales in company history

August 24, 2021

Sales are soaring at WaBa Grill, a healthy rice bowl chain based in Southern California. In fact, Q2 2021 was the top-performing sales quarter in the brand's…

Pumpkin spice lattes are back — earlier than ever

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

August 24, 2021

Starbucks may lead the way, but fast casuals around the world are still carving out a place for pumpkin-based menu items.

NCR acquires Foremost Business Systems

August 24, 2021

NCR Corporation has announced the acquisition of Foremost Business Systems, a point-of-sale (POS) and restaurant solutions provider in Minneapolis, according…

Icee drinks available at Moe's

August 23, 2021

Moe's Southwest Grill customers in Atlanta can now cool down with an ICEE drink, thanks to the chain's partnership with the frozen carbonated beverage provider.