Freshii marketing VP chats about the brand's love of technology, social media and Drake

Melissa Gallagher, Freshii VP of marketing, chats about the variety of marketing techniques that the chain uses to get stand out among its competitors.

Teriyaki Madness targeting Los Angeles for growth

February 15, 2018

Teriyaki Madness is targeting Los Angeles for expansion with plans to open 20-25 locations that will provide 500 jobs to the community, according to a press…

Tennessee Titans running back now backing Chopt Creative Salad Co

February 14, 2018

DeMarco Murray, running back for the Tennessee Titans, has relied on a healthy diet to help fuel his football career, which is one reason he has decided to…

Cafe Yumm signs 3-unit deal for Boise

February 14, 2018

Oregon-based Cafe Yumm has signed a three-unit franchise agreement with a husband and wife team to develop restaurant locations in and around Boise, Idaho. The…

Fazoli's debuts 2nd Florida unit in Tampa Bay

February 14, 2018

Fazoli's has opened in Plant City, Florida, part of the greater Tampa Bay area. Marking the brand's second restaurant in Florida, the Plant City location is at…

How 1 couple's love story was the catalyst to a thriving pizza business

Natalie and Drew French came up with the idea to launch their fast casual pizza brand —Your Pie — while honeymooning in Italy.

Taco Bell CEO taking over as Chipotle CEO

February 13, 2018

Taco Bell CEO Brian Niccol is trading in tacos for burritos. Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced that Niccol will be the chain's chief executive…

Überrito signs master franchise agreement for Texas

February 13, 2018

Uberrito has signed a master franchise agreement with the potential to bring more than 100 franchise locations to Texas, according to a company press…

Mooyah launches 1st televised ad campaign

February 13, 2018

Mooyah Burgers, Fries and Shakes has launched its first televised commercial spots to air on a variety of cable stations.

Las Vegas-Crazy Pita betting on frachising

February 13, 2018

Crazy Pita Rotisserie & Grill, a Mediterranean fast casual restaurant based in Las Vegas, is now betting on franchising by offering single- and multi-unit…

Jollibee Foods Corporation becomes majority owner of Smashburger in $100M deal

February 13, 2018

Smashburger, based in Denver, announced today that Jollibee Foods Corporation has acquired an additional 45 percent of the brand for $100 million USD, bringing…

Valentine's Day LTOs include $500 Pizza from Firenza, KFC's chicken scratch-and-sniff cards, sweet treats from Starbucks

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Hoping to attract Valentine's Day customers, limited-service brands around the world are offering a variety of sweet deals.

800 Degrees adds 'Woodfired Kitchen' to name in rebranding effort

February 12, 2018

With a plan to add wood-fired rotisserie ovens to selected stores, 800 Degrees Pizzeria has rebranded as 800 Degrees Woodfired Kitchen and is offering its take…

Blaze landing in Lincoln

February 12, 2018

Blaze Fast Fire'd Pizza will open Thursday in Lincoln, Nebraska, a news release said.

Nekter joins the 100 club

February 12, 2018

Nekter Juice Bar is opening its 100th unit Thursday and reported this week that it has surpassed $100 million in systemwide sales. It has 150 more restaurants…

Flame Broiler adds to Cali footprint

February 9, 2018

Flame Broiler has opened a location in La Verne, California, under the direction of a first-time franchisee, Josh Fuentes. He’s looking forward to…

January restaurant sales take a dive

February 9, 2018

Restaurant same-store sales growth were down in January after three straight months of flat or positive sales growth. The bad news comes from TDn2K's…

Blaze offering delivery in 6 major markets

February 9, 2018

Blaze Pizza has partnered exclusively with Caviar, Square's food-ordering service, to deliver the brand's food to customers in Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston…

Delivery: Will it drive sales or gobble up profits?

By Christopher Sebes, president, Xenial (formerly known as Heartland Commerce).

Pokeatery to celebrate Austin opening

February 8, 2018

Pokeatery, a Northern California-based concept known for its build-your-own pokeboxes, signature pokecado toast, and Dole Whip floats, is hosting a grand…