Afghan-born founders of Iniburger donating sales to aid Afghanistan crisis

August 24, 2021

IniBurger, a San Francisco Bay area concept founded last year, is donating August and September proceeds to the International Rescue Committee of Northern…

Roll-Em-Up Taquitos announces 5-unit California deal

August 24, 2021

Roll-Em-Up Taquitos has announced a five-location deal in Orange County, California.

NRA calls for replenishment of Restaurant Revitalization Fund

August 24, 2021

The National Restaurant Association is calling on Congress to replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, due to concerns over the Delta variant affecting…

Waba Grill reports highest sales in company history

August 24, 2021

Sales are soaring at WaBa Grill, a healthy rice bowl chain based in Southern California. In fact, Q2 2021 was the top-performing sales quarter in the brand's…

Pumpkin spice lattes are back — earlier than ever

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

August 24, 2021

Starbucks may lead the way, but fast casuals around the world are still carving out a place for pumpkin-based menu items.

NCR acquires Foremost Business Systems

August 24, 2021

NCR Corporation has announced the acquisition of Foremost Business Systems, a point-of-sale (POS) and restaurant solutions provider in Minneapolis, according…

Icee drinks available at Moe's

August 23, 2021

Moe's Southwest Grill customers in Atlanta can now cool down with an ICEE drink, thanks to the chain's partnership with the frozen carbonated beverage provider.

Tocaya opening in Long Beach

August 23, 2021

Venice, California-based Tocaya Modern Mexican is opening Tuesday in Long Beach within the 2nd Street and PCH shopping center, a social hub and community…

The Halal Guys drops line of streetwear

August 23, 2021

The Halal Guys has created a streetwear capsule collection featuring outerwear, tees and accessories.

Daphne's Mediterranean opens in Cali's central valley

August 23, 2021

Daphne's Mediterranean has opened in Fresno, California, at 6733 N. Riverside Dr. #109, marking the chain's first central valley location.

Nekter opens Texas unit with walk-up window

August 23, 2021

Nekter Juice Bar has opened its first two restaurants in the "Sun City" of El Paso, Texas, at West Towne Marketplace and at Zaragoza Grove on Saturday.

Dutch Bros Coffee files IPO

August 23, 2021

Dutch Bros Inc., which has nearly 500 locations in 11 states, is going public, according to a company press release. Although the number of shares and their…

Jollibee deploys temperature monitoring from Digi

August 23, 2021

Jollibee Foods Corp. has deployed digital hazard-analysis-critical-control-point and temperature monitoring solutions from Digi International's SmartSense line…

Slim Chickens still hatching across the pond

August 23, 2021

Slim Chickens, which features dine-in and drive-thru service in the better-chicken segment, is adding a location in the United Kingdom at Exeter Cres…

Dave's Hot Chicken adding 10th LA restaurant

August 20, 2021

Dave's Hot Chicken is adding a 10th location in Los Angeles, where the fast casual chain was created in 2017. Located in the Ladera Heights neighborhood at…

Aspen Institute, Rouxbe intro online course for safe restaurant dining

August 20, 2021

The Aspen Institute's Food & Society Program has partnered with online culinary school Rouxbe to launch a free online training course on safe restaurant…

Bubbakoo’s opening second Kentucky location

August 20, 2021

Bubbakoo's Burritos, a build-your-own-burrito concept, is opening this week in St. Matthews, Kentucky, at 4212 Shelbyville Road.

Restaurant spending up in second quarter

August 20, 2021

Consumer spending at U.S. restaurants was up 32% in the second quarter compared to the same quarter last year, and for a pre-pandemic view, flat compared to…

Main Squeeze Juice expanding in Texas

August 20, 2021

Main Squeeze Juice Co., a Louisiana-based juice and smoothie bar franchise, is continuing expansion in Texas with an opening in Frisco under franchisees and…

Vitality Bowls hires COO

August 20, 2021

Vitality Bowls has hired John Mascali as COO to lead franchisee sales and operations.