Caliburger launches global growth initiatives implementing robots, kiosks

February 8, 2018

CaliBurger is expanding this year throughout North America, the Middle East, Asia and Latin America. The company also announced that its face-based loyalty and…

Veggie Grill taking root in Chicago

February 8, 2018

 Veggie Grill is opening its first Chicago location Feb. 15 at 614 W. Diversey Pkwy., in the Lakeview neighborhood. It will be the brand's 29th location and…

Farmer Boys opens in Modesto, California

February 8, 2018

Farmer Boys, a Southern California-based fast casual burger and breakfast concept, recently opened its first Modesto, California, location at 1701 Prescott…

Will the Senate push back menu-labeling law again?

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

The U.S. House passage this week of the so-called "Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act" (H.R. 772) is either an attempt to water down previous menu-labeling…

How China's recycling ban will force fast casuals to reduce waste

The ban could push restaurants to adopt new standards for packaging and supplies to reduce the materials that end up in their waste and recycling bins and to…

Chicken Salad Chick opening 21st Alabama unit

February 7, 2018

Chicken Salad Chick is expanding in Alabama with its newest restaurant opening Feb. 20 in Decatur, marking the brand's 82nd location nationwide. The…

The Hummus & Pita Co inks Michigan deal

February 7, 2018

The Hummus & Pita Co., a NYC-based Mediterranean fast casual concept, is expanding to Michigan. The company has signed a five-unit franchise deal with…

Shake Shack sticks with ArrowStream for supply chain management

February 7, 2018

In order to manage supply chain inventories, compliance, food safety and overall product quality, Shake Shack is extending its partnership with ArrowStream's…

Paninis now on the menu at Urban Bricks

February 7, 2018

Urban Bricks Pizza is adding oven-fired paninis with unlimited toppings. The menu offering gives guests the ability to build their own paninis with unlimited…

Chipotle announces bonuses, new training programs, expanded parental leave for employees

February 7, 2018

Possibly taking its cue from Starbucks, which announced last week that it was giving its employees raises and more time off as a result of the Tax Cuts and…

Chipotle's CFO: Lower income tax rate will save $40-$50 million in 2018

February 6, 2018

Chipotle Mexican Grill reported today that its revenue increased 7.3 percent to $1.1 billion during its fourth quarter for the year ended Dec. 31, 2017. CFO…

Levelup teams up with Menufy to help restaurant brands reach more customers via mobile channels

February 6, 2018

Online ordering provider, Menufy, has partnered with LevelUp to extend its restaurant clients' distribution channels and hopefully orders, without added cost.

Melt Shop reports solid growth following domestic, international franchising efforts

February 6, 2018

Melt Shop reported today strong 2017 results following the launch of its domestic and international franchising efforts. The emerging franchisor signed three…

Mamoun's Falafel opening in Dallas

February 6, 2018

New York-based Mamoun's Falafel is opening a location Saturday in Dallas. The store, located at 3839 McKinney Ave., Suite 150, will host a variety of…

TARG opens 3rd Fazoli's unit

February 6, 2018

The TA Restaurant Group has opened a Fazoli's unit in Oklahoma City West located at I-40, Exit 140 on South Morgan Road, according to a company press…

Leon's founder to reveal how Bruce Lee inspires his leadership strategy

John Vincent, CEO and founder of Leon, will keynote this year's Fast Casual Executive Summit, Oct. 9-11 in Seattle.

Former Buffalo Wild Wings CEO joins board of Digi International

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

February 6, 2018

The $2.9 billion acquisition of Buffalo Wild Wings by Arby's Restaurant Group is now complete, which puts Arby's CEO Paul Brown in the top position of the…

Kotipizza Group unveils strategy to grow several fast casual brands

February 5, 2018

Kotipizza Group Oyj's board of directors has approved a new strategy and financial goals for the next three years to manage a portfolio of franchised fast…

Little Big Burger, Burgers Grilled Right on a growth mission

February 5, 2018

Portand, Oregon-based Little Big Burger and Burgers Grilled Right, owned by Chanticleer Holdings Inc, are both expanding across the country. 

Grabbagreen adds 5th unit to West Coast

February 5, 2018

Arizona-based Grabbagreen is adding a fifth location to the West Coast via a deal with franchisees Matt Burke, Zachary Burke and Jill Burke of Green Bros. The…