Veggie Grill expands eastward

July 19, 2017

Veggie Grill will open its first location beyond the West Coast in the Chicago area later this year, according to a press release.

Locali chooses Fransmart to accelerate franchising

July 19, 2017

Locali is partnering Fransmart to take its franchised natural food concept, with an organic-based deli menu, nationwide, according to a press release.

BurgerFi adds a Florida location

July 19, 2017

BurgerFi launched its Boynton Beach, Florida unit on July 17, according to a press release.

Former NFL tight end opens OK City Pie Five unit

July 19, 2017

Billy Bajema, a former Oklahoma State and NFL tight end, is getting ready to open Pie Five's fifth Oklahoma location and its fourth in the Oklahoma City area…

Chipotle stock plummets on news of Virginia norovirus outbreak

July 19, 2017

One of the worst things that could occur to any restaurant, but especially the food poisoning-plagued Chipotle chain, has happened at a Sterling…

McAlister's Deli wants 'Sweet Teas' to win baseball team naming contest

July 18, 2017

Atlanta's Triple-A baseball affiliate is looking for a name, and Famous Sweet Tea-selling McAlister's Deli wants everyone to vote for "Sweet Teas," according…

Hopdoddy to open location near Texas A&M campus

July 18, 2017

Hopdoddy Burger Bar will open in Bryan-College Station, adjacent to Texas A&M University, on July 31, according to a press release.

Wingstop taps Scott McLeod as senior VP of operations

July 18, 2017

Wingstop has hired Scott McLeod as senior vice president of operations and he will oversee Wingstop's domestic corporate and franchise operations and training…

Shelly Sun leads investors striving to drive Capriotti's growth

July 18, 2017

Franchising veteran Shelly Sun has joined Capriotti's Sandwich Shop as part of a group of high profile investors, according to a press release.  

JAB finalizes Panera transaction

July 18, 2017

JAB has completed its acquisition of Panera as of July 18, according to a press release.

JJ's Red Hots celebrates National Hot Dog Day with $2 dog

July 17, 2017

On July 19, JJ's Red Hots will celebrate National Hot Dog Day by offering a new hot dog, The National, for $2, according to a press release.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe celebrates robust half-year growth

July 17, 2017

Tropical Smoothie Café had a successful first half of 2017, signing 74 franchise agreements and opening 56 units. The concept recently added its 600th location…

Buffalo Wild Wings to discuss quarterly results July 26

July 17, 2017

Bobby's Burger Palace prepping for IPO

July 17, 2017

Bobby's Burger Palace is getting ready to file a Regulation A+ initial public offering with the goal of raising $15 million from investors, according to a…

Charlotte Tropical Smoothie Cafe opens its doors

July 17, 2017

Tropical Smoothie Café opened its newest unit in Charlotte this week and kicked off its grand opening celebration July 17., according to a press release. The…

Honest Mary's under development in Austin

July 17, 2017

Honest Mary's, named after the wife of owner Nelson Monteith, will open in Austin, Texas later this summer, according to an Eater article.

Infographic: What's the 'real' cost of product recalls?

An infographic reveals the true cost of a product recall in the food industry, looking at how a product can become contaminated, and what companies can do to…

Restaurant ownership groups take NYC to court over menu labeling

July 14, 2017

Four restaurant ownership groups filed suit today in the New York state court system to halt New York City’s efforts to enforce menu labeling requirements…

Top execs discuss perks and pitfalls of private vs public ownership

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Panera Bread CEO Ron Shaich's decision earlier this year to sell the brand to JAB Holdings for $7.5 billion has spurred some to ask, "Just how much impact does…

Moe's fake queso warning comes on heels of Chipotle's Queso announcement

July 14, 2017

Moe's Southwest Grill is warning its customers of a "fake queso epidemic" in a not-so-subtle dig at Chipotle, which announced this week that it's testing queso…