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Cherryh Cansler taking reins as publisher of Fastcasual.com

March 6, 2025

Cherryh Cansler will be taking the reins of Fastcasual.com as the newly named Publisher.

Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shop to implement Samsung kiosks, digital menus

March 6, 2025

Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop, a sandwich chain with over 60 locations, will implement Samsung kiosks and digital menu boards, powered by GRUBBRR, to enhance…

Blaze Pizza to celebrate Pi Day with BOGO for $3.14

March 6, 2025

Blaze Pizza is offering fans a buy one 11-inch pizza, get a second 11-inch pizza of equal or lesser value for $3.14, according to a press release.

Chipotle embracing hot honey trend

March 6, 2025

Chipotle is putting its spin on hot honey, the top menu trend of the year, with its Chipotle Honey Chicken, available to rewards members via the Chipotle app…

Einstein Bros drops country song honoring breakfast sandwich

March 5, 2025

Einstein Bros.Bagels is honoring its latest LTO, the Country Bagels & Gravy Egg Sandwich, with its first single and music video, "Forget the Fork." The…

Famous Dave's rolls out prototype for non-traditional spaces

March 5, 2025

Famous Dave's has launched a more streamlined, cost-effective prototype for franchise partners and guests. Initially tested in Arizona, the model is designed…

Jeff's Bagel Run opening in Colorado, Tennessee, Florida

March 5, 2025

Jeff's Bagel Run is expanding in Colorado Springs, Colorado; Knoxville, Tennessee, and Melbourne, Florida, thanks to three franchise agreements.

Starbird expanding to Utah, Illinois

March 4, 2025

Starbird has signed two franchise development agreements to bring five locations to Salt Lake City, Utah and five to Chicago, with the first openings…

Big Chicken joins Craveworthy Brands

March 4, 2025

Craveworthy Brands will become a managing partner, investor and stakeholder of Big Chicken, founded by Hall of Fame basketball player, Shaquille O'Neal…

Shake Shack heightens partnership with Delta

March 4, 2025

Shake Shack burgers are now available on Delta First Class flights over 900 miles out of Atlanta, Los Angeles, New York-LaGuardia and Seattle as the…

Potbelly launches area developer incentive program

March 4, 2025

Potbelly Corp. has launched its 50/50 Large Area Developer Incentive Program designed to reward multi-unit operating partners developing and opening shops on…

Pita Pit expanding to Montana

March 3, 2025

Pita Pit USA is opening in Belgrade, Montana, under the direction of franchisee Bruce Foreman, a fourth-generation Montanan, who is turning a lifelong dream…

Pokeworks dives into Texas expansion

February 27, 2025

Pokeworks is expanding in Texas with an opening in May in Mission, under the direction of Agustin Guzman, an Olympic swimmer who moved to the U.S. from Mexico…

Dickey's sausage available in 400 grocery stores

February 27, 2025

Dickey's and Rancher's Premium Sausages are now available in over 400 grocery outlets. Consumers may purchase Dickey's Original and Spicy Cheddar Links…

Cava doubles earnings, misses expectations

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

February 26, 2025

Cava reported Q4 earnings of 5 cents per share Tuesday, which was twice as high as last year but it fell short of the 7 cents on revenue of $223.3 million…

Dave's launches catering

February 25, 2025

Dave's Hot Chicken has launched a catering program in partnership with ezCater.

Savor Capital launches to fund early-stage restaurants, food tech companies

February 25, 2025

Savor Capital & Advisory, a specialized firm leveraging the expertise of industry veteran Paul Barron, has launched to address the unique challenges faced…

Actual Veggies lands $7M in funding

February 25, 2025

Actual Veggies, which provides chef-crafted veggie burgers and vegetable-forward products to the foodservice industry, announced its $7 million Series A round…

Chicken Salad Chick takes on Maryland

February 24, 2025

Chicken Salad Chick has signed a four-unit franchise agreement with Paul Weitz to bring its restaurants to Maryland.