Rapid Fired LTO solves the 'pizza or barbecue' dilemna

July 21, 2020

With many of us in these warm summer days torn on dinner choices between ordering pizza and firing up the grill, Ohio-based Rapid Fired Pizza is providing…

Fast food industry worth $932B by 2027

July 21, 2020

The fast food restaurant sector will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 4.6% reaching $931.7 billion by 2027, according to ResearchandMarket.com, The…

Zoup Omaha opens with redesign

July 20, 2020

Zoup Eatery is now open in Omaha's Aksarben Village at 1917 South 67th St. The location, which opened Monday, hosted socially distanced events that collected…

Ain't no party like a plant-based party

July 20, 2020

Veggie Grill, said U.S. customers can help those in need and the planet this week by eating a vegan meal. Veggie Grill, the largest plant-based chain in the…

Chipotle offering Tractor Beverage lemonade, aguas fresca, tea

July 20, 2020

Chipotle Mexican Grill has rolled out a line of non-GMO and certified organic beverages from Tractor Beverage Co.

The Salad House seeks regional expansion

July 16, 2020

The Salad House, a New Jersey-based fast casual restaurant concept, has launched an effort to expand its franchise presence in the New York metropolitan area…

Elevation Burger debuts vegan milkshake

July 16, 2020

All U.S.-based Elevation Burger locations are now offering a vegan milkshake made of vanilla oat milk ice cream and unsweetened almond milk.

Gyro Shack owners gearing up for major expansion

July 16, 2020

Gyro Shack, which was recently acquired by Boise-based entrepreneurs Mark Urness and Matt Jeffries, is launching an aggressive franchising strategy, according…

Focus Brands names Krause as CDO, taps Muir to lead sales

July 15, 2020

Focus Brands, the parent company of Carvel and Cinnabon, named veteran franchise development executive Brian Krause as chief development officer, succeeding…

Smokey Bones Chicago offers on-demand delivery via Postmates

July 15, 2020

Chicago barbeque lovers can now order Smokey Bones' famous slow smoked ribs, pulled pork, wings and other popular menu items for pickup or contactless delivery…

Chipotle celebrating 100th Chipotlane this month

July 15, 2020

Chipotle Mexican Grill will celebrate the opening of its 100th Chipotlane, the brand's drive thru digital order pick-up lane, this month at its newest store…

Tropical Smoothie Café opened 43 Cafes, signed 103 franchise deals since January

July 15, 2020

Tropical Smoothie Café said it has signed 103 new franchise agreements and opened 43 new stores this year already in 25 states. In fact, the brand said in a…

Coca-Cola rolls out contactless Freestyle beverage dispenser

July 15, 2020

The Coca-Cola Co. is rolling out contactless, triggered via smartphone, for its Freestyle self-service dispenser used in restaurants, as the coronavirus…

Yogurtland expands dairy-free offerings

July 15, 2020

If you like piña coladas and eating vegan, Yogurtland may have the dairy-free flavor for you: Piña Colada swirl. Fortified with Vitamin C, the gluten-free…

Muscle Maker Grill expanding at Texas Tech

July 15, 2020

Muscle Maker Grill Inc., the parent company of Muscle Maker Grill and Healthy Joe's, has signed a lease to open a Muscle Maker Grill this fall in the Medical…

Marugame Udon noodling around in London

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

July 15, 2020

Marugame Udon, a 1,000-unit udon noodle and tempura chain based in Japan, is opening early next year in London as the result of a joint venture between…

Bbot raises $3M to drive contactless dining platform forward

July 14, 2020

Bbot Inc., a restaurant and hospitality startup focused on simplifying and improving order and pay processes, has raised $3 million in a seed funding round led…

Fat Brands looks to raise $9M in Series B offering

July 14, 2020

Fat Brands Inc., the parent company of Fatburger, Elevation Burger, Ponderosa and other brands, announced the pricing of 360,000 shares of Series B cumulative…

Kraft Heinz invests $48M to expand Missouri manufacturing operation

July 14, 2020

Kraft Heinz has announced plans to invest in its Springfield, Missouri manufacturing facility as part of a five-year, $48 million project to enhance its…

Merchants Foodservice CEO urges support for emergency foodservice relief bill

July 14, 2020

Andy Mercier, president and CEO of Merchants Foodservice, based in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, has called for support of the bipartisan bill introduced to…