TMAD launches 'Executive Franchise Package' to keep momentum

May 1, 2025

Colorado-based Teriyaki Madness started 2025 with a growth spurt, opening 10 shops. Nine franchisees joined the brand, and systemwide gross sales climbed 21…

Panera coming in (croissant) clutch

April 30, 2025

Panera Bread is offering a limited-edition "Croissant Clutch," a purse inspired by its Croissant Toast Sandwiches.

Biggby's former CFO promoted to president

April 30, 2025

Biggby Coffee has promoted CFO Erin Kaylor to president.

Kraft Heinz honored for innovation

April 30, 2025

Kraft Heinz has been named to Fast Company's annual list of the world's most innovative companies.

Former Chipotle exec named Sweetgreen COO

April 30, 2025

Sweetgreen has hired Jason Cochran as COO. Effective May, he will oversee Field Operations and Operations Services and Innovation, reporting to co-founder and…

Taylor Wiederhorn named co-CEO of Fat Brands

April 30, 2025

FAT Brands Inc., the parent company of Round Table Pizza, Fatburger, Johnny Rockets and 15 other restaurant concepts, has appointed Taylor Wiederhorn as…

7 Brew hires chief people officer

April 29, 2025

7 Brew, a drive-thru beverage concept, has hired Stephanie Quillen as its first chief people officer.

Chipotle launching digital-gaming experience on Roblox

April 29, 2025

Chipotle Mexican Grill is celebrating Cinco de Mayo with an immersive digital gaming experience, "Ingredient Quest," launching May 5 in the Burrito Builder…

Virtual Dining Concepts acquires Empanadas United

April 29, 2025

Virtual Dining Concepts has added Empanadas United, a family founded business serving empanadas, to its portfolio of brands, including Man vs Fries, Pardon My…

Birdcall making Red Rocks debut

April 28, 2025

Birdcall, a Denver-based fast casual, is serving guests at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado. Located near the south entrance ramp, it will be open…

How Taco Cabana balances cost, value in inflationary environment

April 28, 2025

Armando Flores, head of Supply Chain at Taco Cabana, discusses how he focuses on strategic sourcing, meaningful partnerships and regional efficiency to keep…

Gong Cha using Line Friends Minini characters to intro new flavor

April 28, 2025

Gong cha, a bubble tea brand with over 240 locations, is featuring Line Friends minini characters on keychains and special-edition minini tumblers to mark the…

Madras Dosa opening at 30 Rock

April 25, 2025

South Indian restaurant Madras Dosa Co. is opening its third New York City location at Rockefeller Center. Opening Friday, the restaurant will serve as the…

Houston TX Hot Chicken opening 25th location

April 25, 2025

Houston TX Hot Chicken is opening its 25th location in Texas at 1177 University Dr., in Brazos County's College Station.

Consumer economic uncertainty poses threat to Chipotle growth

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

April 24, 2025

CEO Scott Boatright looks to upgrade back-of-house technology and increase catering sales.

Pepper Lunch CEO: '2024 was transformative'

April 24, 2025

Average unit volume increased 5.4%, and all locations reported same-store sales growth.

Hawaiian Bros taps Lunchbox to grow direct digital catering

April 24, 2025

Hawaiian Bros Island Grill has selected Lunchbox to help it grow its direct digital catering. Launching Lunchbox Catering, Order Aggregation and Delivery…

Charlie Morrison named CEO of Jersey Mike's

April 24, 2025

Jersey Mike's Subs has named Charlie Morrison as CEO. The former chairman and CEO of Wingstop has also served as CEO of Salad and Go and Pizza Inn, is taking…

PrimoHoagies opens at PNC Field

April 23, 2025

Philadelphia-based PrimoHoagies is now serving baseball fans at PNC Field, the 10,000-seat home of the minor league team, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.

Alaska Airlines serving Evergreen's plant-based bowl

April 22, 2025

By month's end, Alaska Airlines passengers sitting in the main cabin will have access to a plant-based and gluten-free dish — The Best Laid Plants — from…