Prime Roots offering 'slice of the future' to delis, pizzerias

July 17, 2025

A new wave of plant-based deli meats is making its way to commercial slicers, offering sandwich shops and pizza brands a way to serve up options that even…

Nick the Greek, Pei Wei, Hawaiian Bros tap Lunchbox for faster growth

July 17, 2025

Restaurants are prioritizing swift digital launches, with brands like Nick the Greek, Hawaiian Bros and Pei Wei adopting solutions from Lunchbox, a multi-unit…

Freddy's launches 'This Is The Good Stuff' brand campaign

July 17, 2025

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has launched its brand campaign, "This Is The Good Stuff," an integrated media initiative designed to encourage…

Big Dave's Cheesesteaks founder: Breaking generational barriers in his father's name

Derrick Hayes, CEO of Big Dave's Cheesesteaks, shares his incredible journey from a postal worker to building a fast casual empire in this inspiring Fast…

Matcha Magic launches nationwide expansion

July 16, 2025

Matcha Magic, a woman and minority-led health-focused matcha cafe, announced a nationwide expansion plan, starting with its first franchise location at…

California Tortilla celebrating 'Shark Week' with fin hats, freebies

July 16, 2025

California Tortilla is bringing back its popular "Shark Week" promotion, offering customers a complimentary shark fin hat with the purchase of a fish taco. The…

6 ways Nekter drives loyalty without repetitive discounts

CTO Jon Asher explains why the chain doesn't go all in with heavy discounting.

Mokas brewing franchising plans

July 15, 2025

Mokas Coffee & Eatery, a 20-year-old cafe owned by JRI Hospitality Group, has unveiled franchise development plans.

Perkins' fast casual concept opening 46 New Jersey locations

July 15, 2025

Perkins American Food Co. is opening 46 units of its fast casual brand, Perkins Griddle & Go, in New Jersey. The first will open in October 2025 adjacent…

Keeping the Maine thing the main thing: How 2 'Cousins' built a global brand

In this episode of Founderology: Built to Breakthrough, Sabin Lomac—co-founder of Cousins Maine Lobster—shares how one wild night idea with his cousin Jim…

Coffee, beer, burger prices inch up; wings, burritos hold steady

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Toast's Menu Price Monitor aggregates sales data from approximately 140,000 restaurants on the Toast platform, offering a granular look at menu inflation as of…

Shake Shack names Jamie Griffin chief people officer

July 14, 2025

Shake Shack has hired Jamie Griffin as chief people officer, effective immediately.

Why community matters in catering

by Terry Matthews — Managing Partner, Off Premises Growth Academy

Community is crucial for meaningful progress, especially in the catering industry where challenges are unique and a universal playbook is absent. CaterLinked…

Naf Naf CFO named interim CEO

July 14, 2025

Greg Willman, CEO of Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill, has announced his retirement from the company, effective immediately. Current Chief Financial Officer Grady…

Starbucks unveils 'Secret Menu' on app

July 14, 2025

Starbucks is officially embracing its long-standing "secret menu" tradition, integrating customized drink creations directly into its mobile app. The coffee…

Speaker Spotlight: Sherif Mityas, BRIX Holdings CEO

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Sherif Mityas, CEO of BRIX Holdings Inc., is no stranger to flying high whether in an airplane or in his role. At the Fast Casual Summit, he will discuss how…

Guzman y Gomez dominates Taco Bell Down Under, eyes US takeover

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

New Yorker Steven Marks, who opened his fast casual Mexican concept in 2006 in Australia, has grown it to over 250 locations and is ready to take on the U.S.

Former Papa John's exec named Deliverect president

July 10, 2025

Deliverect, a global food tech SaaS company that processed its 1 billionth order this week, has appointed former Papa John's executive Justin Falciola as its…

Currito unveiling 6 development deals

July 10, 2025

Currito is expanding nationally thanks to six development deals adding locations in Delaware, Ohio, Tennessee, Kentucky and Indiana.

Maria Empanada: How Lorena Cantarovici built a fast casual powerhouse

Join Fast Casual Nation hosts Paul Barron and Cherryh Cansler as they interview Lorena Cantarovici, founder and CEO of Maria Empanada, who came to the U.S.