Restaurant sales, traffic not so merry during holiday season

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

January 26, 2021

Although restaurants across the world have been doing their best to pivot operations by expanding digital and contactless services, traffic and sales are still…

Juice It Up breaks sales record in 2020

January 26, 2021

Juice It Up broke its sales record in 2020, reporting that same-store sales were up 14.75% and that franchisees' average unit volume increased over 13% when…

Kitchen United adds 2nd Chicago location

January 26, 2021

Pasadena, California-based virtual kitchen company, Kitchen United, has signed its second lease agreement in Chicago, as the company continues to execute its…

Potbelly adding North Carolina unit

January 26, 2021

Potbelly Sandwich Shop is opening this spring in Cary, North Carolina. Set to become the brand's third shop in the Triangle and the eighth in the state, the…

Webinar to explore why brands needs text message marketing in 2021

January 25, 2021

If you ask marketing experts to name one of the best marketing tool for fast casual restaurants today, text messaging is most likely at the top of the list.

Goodcents franchiees welcoming meatier sandwiches

January 25, 2021

Goodcents franchisees are excited about a menu change launching Monday that will add 30% more meat to its popular sub sandwiches and potentially draw new…

Texas A&M alumni opening 3rd Rush Bowl unit

January 25, 2021

Rush Bowls is going to College Station, Texas, thanks to Texas A&M alumni Mike and April Fuchs signing a deal to open their third Rush Bowls at 1509 Texas…

Freddy's posts solid 2020 earnings

January 25, 2021

Despite operating amid the pandemic, 2020 was a good year for Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers. AUV growth increased 6.5%, and year-over-year sales…

Chipotle's Super Bowl ad: 'Can a burrito change the world?'

January 25, 2021

Chipotle Mexican Grill will premiere its first Super Bowl commercial during the second quarter of Super Bowl LV (Feb. 7) when the Kansas City Chiefs face the…

Everytable launches 'mix-and-match' menu

January 25, 2021

Everytable has launched Everytable Essentials, a selection of mix-and-match menu items for guests wanting to create a new dish or amp up a favorite recipe. The…

3 ways Mutts Cantina CEO 'recession-proofed' his business

Kyle Noonan, co-owner of Mutts Canine Cantina, discusses three ways the concept’s flexibility and adaptability is helping it grow.

Greek Xpress rolls out nationwide franchising

January 22, 2021

NYC-based Greek Xpress is partnering with franchise development group Fransmart to roll out nationwide franchising. The brand has continued to build momentum…

Hot Rocks debuts stone-conveyor oven focused on maintenance, ease of use.

January 22, 2021

Hot Rocks, a spin-off of Picard Ovens and dedicated to the pizza industry, has created the GEN3 — a stone-conveyor oven focused on two key elements …

Artichoke Basille’s launching 3rd Jersey location

January 21, 2021

Artichoke Basille's Pizza, a New York-style pizzeria, is opening this spring in Jersey City at 246 Bay St., marking its third New Jersey location and the…

I Heart Mac & Cheese debuts 2nd Indiana location

January 21, 2021

I Heart Mac & Cheese kicked off 2021 by opening its second Indiana location in downtown Indianapolis, the first of many scheduled for 2021.

Pure Green takes Miami

January 21, 2021

Pure Green, a cold-pressed juice retailer, is opening Monday in Miami's Sunset Harbour neighborhood at 1915 Purdy Ave.

@Pizza launches via Instagram to curate top-ranked pizza joints

January 21, 2021

The virtual restaurant company, @Restaurants, which launched Pizzaoki — the delivery-only concept created in LA by DJ Steve Aoki — has created a way for pizza…

Multi-unit franchisee adding 2 Dickey's to California portfolio

January 21, 2021

Southern California Dickey's Franchisee, Lonnie Fryar, has inked a deal this week to bring two more units to the outskirts of Los Angeles in Rancho Cucamonga…

SBA approves 60,000 loans in first week

January 21, 2021

The U.S. Small Business Administration has already approved approximately 60,000 Paycheck Protection Program loan applications submitted by nearly 3,00…

Muscle Maker grill makes aggressive move to direct-to-consumer market

January 21, 2021

Muscle Maker Inc., the parent company of Muscle Maker Grill, Healthy Joe's and MMG Burger Bar, has launched MuscleMakerPrep.com, allowing customers to order…