Missouri's capital city welcomes Slim Chickens

June 17, 2021

Slim Chickens, a 129-unit chain based in Fayetteville, Arkansas, opened last week in Jefferson City, Missouri, at 2207 Missouri Blvd., with R Solutions Holding…

Killer Burger entering Idaho

June 17, 2021

Portland's Killer Burger multi-unit franchisee Wes Walterman has signed a lease to open the brand's first Idaho location at 85 W. Prairie Shopping Center in…

P Terry’s introduces app, revamps online ordering

June 17, 2021

P. Terry's Burger Stand, a family owned burger chain based in Austin, is launching an online ordering app to allow guests to order meals on-the-go for takeout…

Starbucks promotes Culver, Conway, Burns to leadership roles

June 16, 2021

Starbucks Corp. has promoted John Culver, who has led the international division for 15 years, to group president, North America, according to a press release.

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BurgerFi joining Russel Microcap Index

June 16, 2021

BurgerFi International Inc., which FastCasual recently named as the top brand on its 2021 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers list, is joining the Russell…

TundraFMP bundles 4 foodservice products into 1 offering

June 16, 2021

In an effort to cut costs for restaurant operators, TundraFMP has combined four of its foodservice brands — Franklin, Mavrik, Culitek and KNGout — into one…

Restaurateurs promoting Black-owned brands via Juneteenth dance party

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Keyia and Ferhat Yalcin, the husband-and-wife duo behind Fishnet Restaurant, a fast casual seafood eatery in downtown Baltimore, will host a free online dance…

Whole Foods now selling Little Sesame hummus

June 16, 2021

After launching its first retail line last month, Washington D.C.-based Little Sesame said its hummus was available at 13 Whole Foods locations in the…

Ice cream sales in no danger of melting away

June 16, 2021

Ice cream sales after Memorial Day Weekend were up 74% over the same period in 2020, according to Paytronix Systems Inc., which found that the weekend's daily…

Happy Joe's selects Speedline for online ordering

June 16, 2021

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream has selected SpeedLine Solutions Inc. as its exclusive online ordering provider, according to a news release. The Iowa-based…

Former Tropical Smoothie powerhouse launching PowerSoul Cafe

June 16, 2021

Dina Mitchell, a former area developer for Atlanta-based Topical Smoothie Cafe, is launching PowerSoul Cafe, a real fruit blended smoothie concept offering…

Roll-Em-Up Taquitos continues national expansion

June 16, 2021

Southern California-based Roll-Em-Up Taquitos has two locations open — one each in Chino Hills and Brea — but the homemade taquito brand is targeting markets…

Kolache Factory giving hiring bonuses

June 15, 2021

Kolache Factory, a Texas-based fast casual serving Czech-inspired pastries, is launching an aggressive hiring campaign this month and enticing new and current…

Viva Chicken bottling sauces

June 15, 2021

Since opening its first location in 2013, Viva Chicken has been serving hot, fresh chicken highlighted by Pollo a la Brasa — a charcoal-fire-roasted chicken…

Hot Heads Burrito adding to Indiana footprint

June 15, 2021

Hot Head Burritos is opening its sixth Indiana location this summer in New Castle. Located at 1480 South Memorial Dr., Suite A, the 1300-square-foot store will…

Luckin Coffee announces restructuring agreement

June 15, 2021

Luckin Coffee Inc., which filed for bankruptcy protection in February, has entered into a restructuring support agreement with holders of the company's $46…

US Foods' latest product launch hopes to cut BOH labor

June 15, 2021

In an effort to help restaurant operators handle labor shortages while filling increased offsite orders as well as a resurgence of on-site diners, US Foods has…

Now serving: Pollo Tropical creates ready-to-drink Rum Mojito

June 15, 2021

Florida-based Pollo Tropical is helping customers get their summer parties on with its first proprietary cocktail — Rum Mojito. The ready-to-drink cocktail…

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