Great Wraps focusing on second-tier markets

April 30, 2015

After finding success with second-tier markets, Great Wraps Grill has decided to keep its franchising focus there.

Dickey's opening 3 units with 3-day Barbecue Bonanza

April 30, 2015

Dickey's Barbecue Pit is opening three units today and is hosting a three-day Barbecue Bonanza at each one, according to a company press release.

Blaze to expand footprint to 28 states, Canada in 2015

April 29, 2015

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza, a fast casual artisanal pizza chain, released financial results for its fiscal year ending December 28, 2014 along with its outlook…

BWW sees 20% increase in sales, revenue

April 29, 2015

Buffalo Wild Wings announced this week that its revenue and sales both increased about 20 percent during Q1.

Fast casuals fuel growth of restaurant industry

April 29, 2015

For the second year in a row, the fast casual sector was the growth engine of the U.S. restaurant industry, according to Technomic.

Coca-Cola among winners of NRA FABI awards

April 29, 2015

The National Restaurant Association announced the recipients of the Food and Beverage Awards recognizing progressive food and beverage products that the…

Orange Leaf, NBA player honoring moms with free fro-yo

April 29, 2015

Orange Leaf and an NBA player are honoring moms with free fro-yo

Villa partnering with Salsarita’s

April 29, 2015

Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina is coming back to Concord Mills Mall in Concord, North Carolina, courtesy of Villa Enterprises.

Panera CEO: Q1 results low because of investment initiatives

April 29, 2015

Panera Bread Company reported a net income of $32 million for Q1, but admitted that earnings per share came in at $1.41, down 9 percent from the same period…

Charleys Philly Steaks adds 3 Cheese Chicken

April 29, 2015

Charleys Philly Steaks is introducing a new 3 Cheese Chicken Sandwich with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce.

Baltimore restaurants calling for peace

As clean-up efforts continue after the riots in Baltimore, several area restaurants are providing free food and coffee for firefighters, police, the Maryland…

Why Jersey Mike's added ordering and payments to their mobile app

Rich Hope, CMO of Jersey Mike's Subs, talks about the restaurant chain's mobile app.

3 lessons restaurants can learn from ad agencies

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Retailers, marketers and business owners can learn a lot from ad agencies.

Menchie's adds southern locations

April 28, 2015

Menchie's has opened two new southern locations. One is in Austin, Texas, and the other is in Jacksonville, Florida.

Meatheads gives menu Mexican twist

April 28, 2015

Meatheads menu is heating up this summer with two additions that incorporate Mexican flavor.

Penn Station pens 10-unit deal in Atlanta

April 28, 2015

Penn Station East Coast Subs has signed a 10-unit agreement for Northeast Atlanta.

Uncle Maddio's spreading across Florida

April 28, 2015

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint is continuing its Florida expansion, planning soon to enter the Orlando market.

ABP launches spring menu

April 28, 2015

Au Bon Pain is unveiling several menu items, including a sirloin steak sandwich and salad, multigrain croissants, an asparagus and tomato egg white frittata, a…

Freebirds intros vegan option

April 28, 2015

Freebirds World Burrito recently introduced a meatless protein option to the menu with its Tempeh Calabacitas

La Madeleine's menu inspired by Provence, France

April 28, 2015

For its latest menu creations, la Madeleine Country French Café is channeling the philosophy and way of life of the people living in Provence.