News
Brooklyn Dumpling Shop heading to Atlanta
October 22, 2021
Brooklyn Dumpling Shop,a dumpling automat concept, has signed a five-unit franchise deal with Patrick Fisher to bring the brand to the state of Georgia.
read now
Loyalty programs keeping restaurants sales steady despite COVID-19 restrictions, vaccine mandates
October 22, 2021
Restaurants across the country are still determining how to manage day-to-day operations in accordance with recommendations regarding COVID-19 and vaccine…
read now
Dave's Hot Chicken hits Chicago
October 22, 2021
Los Angeles-based Dave's Hot Chicken is opening its first Chicago location Friday at 3643 N. Western Ave. The restaurant features in-door seating as well as a…
read now
Olo to acquire Wisely
October 22, 2021
Olo Inc., an on-demand commerce platform, will acquire Wisely Inc., a customer intelligence and engagement platform that enables restaurant brands to…
read now
Chipotle boasts record-breaking sales
October 21, 2021
Chipotle broke its record for quarterly sales, reporting Thursday that comparable restaurant sales were up 15% and that revenues jumped 22% during Q3. Earnings…
read now
El Pollo Loco opening 8 locations in Denver area
October 21, 2021
After announcing plans to enter the Denver marketplace with 15 restaurants over the next five years, El Pollo Loco, a fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain…
read now
Plant Power debuts flagship location in Vegas
October 21, 2021
San Diego-based Plant Power Fast Food, a 100% plant-based fast casual chain, opened a flagship location last week in Las Vegas.
read now
Bagel Boss preparing for remodel
October 21, 2021
New York's Bagel Boss is creating a prototype featuring modern design elements with classic features, President Adam Rosner said in a company press release.
read now
Big Chicken opening inside Seattle's Climate Pledge Arena
October 21, 2021
Shaquille O'Neal-owned Big Chicken is opening inside Seattle's Climate Pledge Arena, which is home to the NHL'S Seattle Kraken, WNBA's Seattle Storm and live…
read now
Panera's on track to be 'climate positive' by 2050
October 21, 2021
Panera Bread has committed to becoming climate positive by 2050, which means it will remove some of the carbon from the atmosphere that it emits. With nearly…
read now
Sweet Paris takes Miami
October 21, 2021
Sweet Paris Creperie & Cafe, based in Houston, is expanding to Florida with four locations. The state's first store will open in downtown Doral at 5335 NW…
read now
Tampa Bay welcoming Capriotti's
October 20, 2021
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop has made its Tampa Bay debut at Starkey Ranch development in Odessa, Florida. The restaurant, at 12267 SR 54, marks the chain's first…
read now
MOD Pizza launches app on Koala platform
October 20, 2021
MOD Pizza has launched an iOS app with Koala, a platform that creates customizable apps and websites for restaurants and MOD Pizza is its debut brand.
read now
Cowboy Chicken coming to Orlando
October 20, 2021
Cowboy Chicken, known for its wood-fired rotisserie chicken and handmade side dishes, is opening next year in Kissimmee, Florida, thanks to a four-unit deal…
read now
Hellman and Friedman acquire NPD Group
October 20, 2021
Hellman and Friedman, a global private equity firm, has entered into an exclusive agreement to acquire NPD, according to a press release.
read now
Peet's Coffee revamps loyalty app
October 20, 2021
Peet's Coffee has revamped the Peetnik Rewards loyalty program. Inspired by customer feedback, it allows them to earn rewards faster with one point earned for…
read now
Tacos 4 Life adding 7 locations
October 19, 2021
Tacos 4 Life, an Arkansas-based restaurant on a mission to help end world hunger, is opening seven restaurants in five cities in the coming months.
read now
Bobby Flay growing fast casual burger joint
October 19, 2021
Chef Bobby Flay and Caesars Entertainment are opening Bobby's Burgers inside Harrah's Las Vegas and Paris Las Vegas.
read now
Meet Slim Chickens in St Louis
October 19, 2021
Arkansas-based Slim Chickens, which features dine-in and drive-thru service in the better-chicken segment, is opening at 1515 Hampton Ave., in St. Louis. It's…
read now
McAlister’s Deli hits 500th unit
October 19, 2021
Atlanta-based McAlister's Deli has made Tennessee home to its 500th restaurant, opening west of Nashville in Dickson, Tennessee.
read nowFeatured Vendor
HungerRush brings every part of your restaurant together — orders, guests, data — in one platform built for fast casual and quick-serve multi-location brands ready to grow.
Subscribe
Get the latest news and resources from Fast Casual.
