Garbanzo offering earth-friendly dinnerware

January 10, 2018

Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh has partnered with Eco-Products to offer dinnerware that does double duty, helping guests and the environment at the same…

Salsarita's CEO on the secret to growing fast casual brands

Salsarita's will open several locations in 2018.

Shake Shack shaking up travel industry

January 10, 2018

Global restaurateur HMSHost and Shake Shack are shaking up the travel industry with a partnership to open the burger restaurant in airports and on motorways…

Food Hall opening in Columbus, Ohio

January 9, 2018

Seoul Taco opens 5th unit

January 9, 2018

The fifth location of Seoul Taco, a Korean-Mexican fast casual brand that started as a food truck, is now open in Chesterfield, Missouri, the hometown of chef…

Naf Naf launching Naf Perks App

January 9, 2018

Naf Naf is bringing the flavors of the Middle East to guests everywhere on Jan 17 with the launch of its mobile app and rewards program — Naf Perks. To…

Slapfish entering Sunshine State

January 9, 2018

California's Slapfish is taking over Florida with its first location opening in the Sunshine State in mid-2018 in Orlando. Plans include 10 more restaurants…

7 technologies transforming the restaurant industry

by Niall Keane — CEO of SynergySuite, SynergySuite

Now trending: We are in the middle of a tech revolution that has turned once imagined solutions into foodservice necessities, entirely transforming the…

I ♥ Mac & Cheese launches franchise program

January 9, 2018

I ♥ Mac & Cheese, a fast casual cheese bar, is adding franchisee opportunities to its business model, which includes two corporate locations in South…

Coney Island Hot Weiner Shop inks first franchise agreements

January 9, 2018

Tulsa, Oklahoma's 93-year old Coney Island Hot Weiner Shop has signed its first franchise agreements, which could lead to up to 80 locations across Houston and…

Capriotti's debuts drive-thru in Vegas location

January 9, 2018

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is opening today in Las Vegas near Cheyenne and the 215 Beltway.    The Cheyenne location, owned and operated by Michael Solomon…

The Hummus & Pita Co signs Jersey deal

January 8, 2018

The Hummus & Pita Co., a NYC-based Mediterranean fast casual concept, is expanding to New Jersey this year. The company has signed a five-location deal…

Flame Broiler opening in San Bernardino

January 8, 2018

Flame Broiler is opening this week in San Bernardino, California, under the direction of franchisee Brian Kang, who owns and manages the location in Redlands…

Your dumpster wants a technology upgrade in 2018

Uncovering data from a restaurant's waste streams can help start the new year right.

Russo's launches "on-the-go" brand

January 5, 2018

Russo's New York Pizzeria has launched a pizza and pasta-focused concept — Next Generation Pizza & Italian. Founder and CEO Anthony Russo said he designed…

Cauldron Ice Cream going to Ontario

January 5, 2018

Cauldron Ice Cream, a Southern California-based concept that serves made-to-order nitrogen ice cream, has announced a multi-unit franchise deal with Toronto…

Wingstop appoints Larry Kruguer EVP, COO

January 5, 2018

Wingstop Restaurants has appointed Larry Kruguer to the role of EVP and COO. The former president of international is now responsible for the company's global…

Top 10 stories of 2017 will carry over to 2018

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Stories about Panera, Chipotle and Boloco are among FastCasual's Top 10 most read stories of the year.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe signs 26-unit deal

January 4, 2018

Tropical Smoothie Café's largest franchisee, Dyne Hospitality Group, has signed a multi-unit agreement that will bring 26 cafes to the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas…

Slapfish goes raw

January 4, 2018

Orange County residents can grab seafood and oysters under one roof with the opening of Raw Bar by Slapfish. Founded by Chef Andrew Gruel, the creator of the…