Potbelly accelerates multi-unit franchise growth

August 1, 2019

Potbelly Corporation has signed three franchise agreements over the last six months that will nearly double its franchise footprint in Las Vegas, Nevada…

The Habit boasts increased Q2 revenues, international growth

August 1, 2019

Q2 was good to The Habit, whose parent company, The Habit Restaurants Inc., reported Wednesday that revenues were up 14.7% to $117.9 million for the quarter…

How automation can solve your labor problems

Automation will allow restaurants to use technology to simplify certain tasks and move workers to where they can continue to provide that human touch.

Mendocino Farms snags former Zoes CEO

August 1, 2019

Zoes Kitchen former CEO Kevin Miles now holds that title at Mendocino Farms, a farm-to-table fast casual concept based in Los Angeles.

Hong Kong delivery kitchen Nosh raises $1.7 million, sets regional expansion

August 1, 2019

Nosh, a Hong Kong-based cloud kitchen operator, said it has closed $1.7 million in pre-series A funding, will expand to Singapore in September and is…

Founder of India's largest coffee chain found dead

July 31, 2019

Two days after V.G. Siddhartha — the founder of India's Café Coffee Day — went missing, police confirmed Wednesday that they recovered his body from a river in…

Daphne's Mediterranean closes all Texas locations

July 31, 2019

Poor sales performance has prompted the closing of 11 Texas Daphne's Mediterranean locations, including six in Austin, which were formerly Noon Mediterranean…

Gloria Jean's opens first drive-thru unit

July 31, 2019

Gloria Jean's Coffees U.S.A has opened its first drive-thru unit in Crown Point, Indiana, near the corner of Broadway and East 109th Avenue. Owned and operated…

Creamistry to open 5th San Diego location

July 31, 2019

Creamistry, a California-based franchise chain that specializes in liquid nitrogen ice cream, is continuing its San Diego expansion with an opening in the…

6 emerging fast casuals will battle to win the Perfect Pitch

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Six operators will pitch their concepts Oct.15 to attendees and a panel of advisers at the annual Fast Casual Executive Summit in Austin.

Beyond Meat reports strong second quarter

July 30, 2019

Beyond Meat, Inc., a provider of plant-based meat, reported net revenues increased 287%, gross profit jumped 33.8% as a percentage of net revenues while net…

European fast casual dining market to hit $17B by 2024

July 30, 2019

The European fast casual dining market will reach $17 billion by 2024, growing at a compound annual growth rate of approximately 6% by 2024, according to a…

Aloha Poke launches franchise expansion initiative

July 30, 2019

Aloha Poke Co., which opened three years ago in Chicago and now has 18 units, is targeting its next growth wave in cities throughout the Midwest, Southeast and…

Luxury design defines Florida 'fine casual' restaurant

Described by owners Josh Bernstein and Steven Stolberg and Chef Jeremy Shelton as having a "fresh, upscale California vibe," Ovlo Eats in Plantation, Florida…

Shift4Payments names DoorDash as launch partner for third-party software marketplace

July 29, 2019

Leon adds gluten-free chicken nuggets to US menu

July 29, 2019

London-based Leon is bringing its gluten-free chicken nuggets to its Washington D.C. location. The baked nuggets, which first appeared on the London menu…

Fatburger signs Texas deal

July 29, 2019

Fatburger is opening 25 units in Texas thanks to a deal with Dallas-based Croft Ventures LLC, parent company of Famous Franchises LLC. The first stores will…

Tin Drum Asian Kitchen announces new leadership team

July 29, 2019

Atlanta-based Tin Drum Asian Kitchen has a new leadership team, including Altaf Popatiya as COO, Amisha Popatiya as director of marketing and Matt Schinelli as…

Mamoun's Falafel opens 10th unit

July 29, 2019

Mamoun's Falafel has opened its fifth New Jersey location, with plans for two more to open by the end of the year. The restaurant, located at the Wall…

Chipotle throws down TikTok dance-off

July 26, 2019

Chipotle Mexican Grill is celebrating National Avocado Day Wednesday by offering free guac on any entree purchased in its app or on chipotle.com. The brand…