Shake Shack opening in Houston

June 21, 2019

Shake Shack is coming to downtown Houston, opening Tuesday at 702 Main St,, at the corner of Capital and Main Street, according to a press release.

PJ's Coffee awards free franchise license to former Marine

June 20, 2019

PJ's Coffee of New Orleans chose Marine Corps veteran Bobby Mounts as the winner of its annual Veteran Franchise License Giveaway. 

Yogurtland entering Indonesia

June 20, 2019

Yogurtland has signed a multiple store development agreement to expand to Indonesia with business partners Franseda Natalio, William Siawira and Erwin Sujono.

Par Technology teams with SpeedETab to integrate technology for restaurant POS

June 20, 2019

Par Technology Corp., a provider of point-of-sale technology for restaurants and retail stores, has entered an agreement to integrate its technology with…

Rush Bowls opening first Michigan location

June 20, 2019

Rush Bowls is opening its first Michigan unit, which is one of five planned by Beth Lehman, founder of Blush Enterprises. "Detroit's revitalization is a…

FAT Brand acquires Elevation Burger

June 20, 2019

FAT Brands Inc. just got a little fatter.

Cosi opens 4th Connecticut restaurant

June 19, 2019

Cosi Inc. has expanded its presence in The Constitution State. In addition to having locations in West Harford, Stamford and Avon, Cosi is now open in…

The demand for fake meat is real

June 19, 2019

Shares of Beyond Meat skyrocketed Tuesday after the plant-based protein company said it was going to sell its meatless meat as patties in grocery stores…

Panera expanding dinner menu pilot to 9 stores

June 19, 2019

After testing a dinner menu at a Jacksonville, Florida location, Panera Bread is expanding its dinner menu pilot to nine stores in Lexington, Kentucky in July.

Bubbakoo's Burritos opens Philadelphia unit

June 19, 2019

Bubbakoo's Burritos, a Jersey Shore-based eatery that serves Mexican food fused with American flavor, has opened its first Philadelphia location. As the…

Crazy Dough's Pizza rebrands a year after GFG acquisition

June 18, 2019

Crazy Dough's Pizza said it is rebranding now, a bit less than a year after it was acquired by Atlanta-based franchisor, Georgia Franchise Group. Rebranding…

Former Hardee's franchisee opening 3 Captain D's units in Georgia

June 18, 2019

Captain D's opened this week in Hazlehurst, Georgia, marking the brand's 105th restaurant in the state.    "Captain D's commitment to innovation and…

Is acerola the new acai?

June 17, 2019

California's Juice It Up is launching its Superfruit Sunrise smoothie and bowl featuring the acerola, a nutritionally dense fruit known to boost immunity, aid…

Melt Shop continues Pennsylvania expansion

June 17, 2019

New York City-based Melt Shop opened its second Pennsylvania location earlier this month in the Village at Newtown Shopping Center. The unit, 2820 South Eagle…

Postmates teams up with LA, NY delis to deliver 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' meal packs

June 17, 2019

When it comes to a good laugh, Amazon Prime Video's hit comedy, "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," delivers — literally. From June 17 to June 21, Postmates users in…

Whataburger under new ownership, leadership

June 17, 2019

Whatburger has a new owner.

Is Amazon already back in the food delivery game?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

June 14, 2019

Although Amazon announced earlier this week that it was closing its 4-year-old Amazon Restaurants delivery service, it's not quite out of the food delivery…

Bubbakoo's Burritos racing into Louisville

June 14, 2019

With nearly 30 locations open in New Jersey and Philadelphia, Bubbakoo's Burritos, a Jersey Shore-based eatery serving Mexican food fused with American flavor…

City Barbecue hires CFO, CMO

June 14, 2019

Ohio-based City Barbeque has hired Diane Reed and Judy Kadylak as CFO and CMO, respectively. Reed succeeds former CFO Jim O'Connor, while Kadylak is the…

Amazon's 13th Go store to offer self-serve Starbucks

June 13, 2019

Amazon's latest Go store, which marks the retailer's 13th Go location and opened Tuesday in Manhattan, will feature a self-serve Starbucks coffee bar.