Blaze location No. 300 opens in Miami

November 8, 2018

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza has opened location No. 300 - this one in Miami, Florida. The pivotal event comes just a couple of months after the brand clocked up…

Mamoun' Falafel readying first Atlanta location

November 7, 2018

Middle Eastern fast casual Mamoun's Falafel has signed a lease for the first of six units in a franchise deal planned for the Atlanta, Georgia area.

Starbucks expands delivery service, pilots Star Kitchens in China

November 7, 2018

Starbucks is expanding its Starbucks Delivers service in China, making it available to more than 1,100 stores in 17 cities.

Habit Burger Grill fires up big funds to beat childhood hunger

November 7, 2018

The Habit Burger Grill has raised nearly $500,000 to help stop hunger across the U.S.

Rave Restaurant Group reports sales drop at Pie Five, growth for Pizza Inn

November 7, 2018

Rave Restaurant Group, the parent company of Pizza Inn and Pie Five, reported disappointing Q1 sales at Pie Five, but its older, full-service brand, Pizza Inn…

Capriotti's launches charity to fight homelessness in Vegas

November 6, 2018

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, based in Las Vegas, is hoping to make a big impact on homelessness in its hometown.

Chipotle celebrates Veterans Day with BOGO special

November 5, 2018

Chipotle Mexican Grill will offer a special buy-one, get-one deal in honor of veterans on Nov. 11.

Grass-fed steak hits Chronic Tacos menu

November 5, 2018

Premium grass-fed carne asada is now officially on the menu at all Chronic Taco locations.

Blaze opens 300th unit

November 2, 2018

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza has opened its 300th restaurant —  just two months after celebrating its sixth birthday. Founded in 2012, Blaze has expanded from its…

Farm Burger customers 'will vote for free fries'

November 2, 2018

Atlanta-based Farm Burger isn't opening until 12:30 p.m., Tuesday to give employees ample time to vote in Midterm Elections and will also give free fries to…

Shake Shack misses Q3 earnings expectations

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

November 2, 2018

While some Q3 numbers were up at Shake Shack — revenue grew 26.5 percent and system-wide year-over-year unit growth increased 31 percent — the chain's shares…

Starbucks: Happy hour, focus on improving digital channels responsible for solid Q4 numbers

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

November 2, 2018

Starbucks Corporation is enjoying a high this week, and it's not just because of the caffeine. The chain reported Thursday that Q4 global comparable store…

Volition Capital put $12.5 million in PlayerLync

November 1, 2018

Mobile content learning and performance management platform, PlayerLync, secured $12.5 million in growth financing for the purpose of marketing, additional…

Tis the season for holiday treats at Starbucks

November 1, 2018

Halloween is over, and so is the  Witch's Brew at Starbucks, which is launching Thursday its full lineup of holiday treats. 

Big NY expansion ahead for Dickey's Barbecue Pit

November 1, 2018

New franchisee Jerry Stephan plans to open 21 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit locations in New York, with the first opening on Long Island in the spring of 2019.

Ono Hawaiian BBQ opening another Southern Cal location

November 1, 2018

Ono Hawaiian BBQ is continuing its Southern California growth with a new location in Mission Hills.

Pret a Manger agrees to settle worker lawsuit for nearly $1M

October 31, 2018

Pret A Manger will pay nearly $1 million to settle wage claims with New York employees, according to The Times UK.

Corlex Capital launches, invests in casual Ivan Ramen brand

October 31, 2018

Corlex Capital, LLC has launched as an independent financial sponsor focused on control and minority equity investments in the lower middle market for the…

Curry Up Now expanding California footprint

October 31, 2018

Curry Up Now has made its expansion into Southern California official with the solidification of its first site in Orange County. The store, according to a…

Rush Bowls making international debut in Canada

October 31, 2018

Denver-based Rush Bowls has announced that its first international location is opening next year in Edmonton, Canada, via an agreement with franchisee Matthew…