Ovation secures $3M in funding led by customers

February 10, 2026

Ovation, a guest experience and operations platform for multi-unit restaurants, has raised $3 million in a funding round backed entirely by its own customers.

Successful and struggling: The Founder paradox no one talks about

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

We explore the "founder's paradox" of being both successful and isolated, ultimately arguing that connecting with a community of peers is the essential…

Stoner's Pizza Joint celebrates National Pizza Day with $4.20 pizza, heart-shaped pizza

February 9, 2026

Recovering from the big game? Florida-based Stoner's Pizza Joint is serving up the ultimate post-game recovery with a can't miss National Pizza Day offer. The…

DalMoros Fresh Pasta To Go opening 1st campus location

February 9, 2026

Gator Nation is getting a fresh taste of Italy when DalMoros Fresh Pasta To Go celebrates the opening of its newest U.S. franchise on Thursday, Feb. 19.

Bambu debuts 1st Walmart location in Batavia

February 9, 2026

Shoppers at the Batavia, Illinois, Walmart may pair their grocery runs with handcrafted boba and Vietnamese coffee.

Rotolo's Craft & Crust opens 7th restaurant in Texas

February 6, 2026

Rotolo's Craft & Crust has opened a location in Willow Park, Texas. The Louisiana-brand's newest restaurant is under the helm of franchisees Matt and…

Pei Wei expands Oklahoma footprint, upgrades digital experience

February 6, 2026

Pei Wei Asian Kitchen expanded its Oklahoma City-area footprint Tuesday with an opening in Yukon, debuting a redesigned interior and an updated digital…

Mason's opening 20 locations in Middle East

February 6, 2026

Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls, the largest brick-and-mortar lobster roll chain in the United States, is expanding into the Middle East, marking the first major…

Applications now open for LDEI 2026 Awards

February 5, 2026

Applications are now open for the 2026 Les Dames d'Escoffier International (LDEI) Legacy Awards, supported by The Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the…

Grubhub eliminating fees on orders over $50

February 5, 2026

Grubhub is moving to eliminate the industry's most persistent pain point by waiving delivery and service fees on larger orders, a shift the company will debut…

Bridging the restaurant coaching gap: LEAD announces leadership events in KC, Dallas

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

As the publisher of FastCasual.com and a proud Kansas Citian, I've always said that some of the best leadership in the restaurant industry is bred right here…

Speaker Spotlight: Seth Larsen, CDO, Cheba Hut Toasted Subs

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Seth Larsen, CDO of Cheba Hut Toasted Subs talks about how stays ahead of the competition while having a blast in today's speaker spotlight.

The power players: Inside the playbooks of Fast Casual’s 2026 rising stars

Discover the rising stars of fast casual dining as hosts Paul Barron and Cherryh Cansler interview three breakout brands from FastCasual.com's 2026 list of 2…

Ziggi’s Coffee debuts ‘season of love’ loyalty experience

February 3, 2026

Ziggi's Coffee is debuting a "season of love" limited-time loyalty experience.

&pizza puts polarizing veggie on pizza

February 3, 2026

Washington D.C.-based &pizza has never shied away from adding unusual toppings on its pizzas. The list includes cracked eggs, elote sauce and corn and…

Slice House by Tony Gemignani to open in Gilbert, Arizona

February 3, 2026

Fast-casual pizza franchise Slice House by Tony Gemignani will open a location in Gilbert, Arizona. It will be the first in the state, according to a press…

Loop AI secures $14M Series A to scale restaurant back-office technology

February 3, 2026

Loop AI, an enterprise AI platform for restaurant and retail back offices, has raised $14 million in Series A funding, according to a press release.

Wahlburgers expanding via The Home Depot, Bass Pro Shops locations

February 3, 2026

Wahlburgers, the burger chain founded by brothers Mark, Donnie and Paul Wahlberg, announced a major national expansion strategy, including partnerships with…

Slice House by Tony Gemignani opens in Boulder

February 2, 2026

Slice House by Tony Gemignani has opened in Boulder, Colorado, according to a press release.

Empowering restaurants to thrive: How smart technology is transforming the guest experience and the bottom line

by Fast Casual

Amid modern restaurant challenges lies a powerful opportunity – by embracing innovative technology, restaurants can not only survive but truly thrive.

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