Portillo's testing breakfast menu

April 11, 2025

Portillo's is testing breakfast service at five locations in Chicago.

Noodles & Co launches 'Taste Tour' for rewards members

April 11, 2025

Noodles & Co. is taking Noodles Rewards members on a taste tour featuring 14 days of daily deals. Members who join the free program will unlock access to…

Kura Sushi rolling out premium LTOs

April 11, 2025

Kura Sushi USA is rolling out Kura Reserve, a limited-time platform that offers seasonally inspired premium creations to complement its permanent menu. Curated…

Playa Bowls opens 300th location

April 10, 2025

New Jersey-based Playa Bowls, specializing in acai bowls, smoothies, juices and cold brew, celebrated its 300th opening on March 29 in Atlanta's Buckhead…

HTeaO intros Refreshers drink line

April 9, 2025

Iced tea franchise brand HTeaO has introduced a line of fruit-forward beverages designed to deliver a boost with natural energy, according to a press release.

Charles Watson takes the lead at Smalls Sliders

April 9, 2025

Charles Watson is trading smoothies for sliders; the former Tropical Smoothie Cafe CEO is filling the same role for Atlanta-based Smalls Sliders.

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop serving Yankee fans

April 9, 2025

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop has joined Yankee Stadium's culinary concession scene as part of a partnership with the New York Yankees and Legends Hospitality. It…

Chicken Salad Chick franchisees adding Vicious Biscuit to portfolio

April 9, 2025

Savannah, Georgia-based Savannah Biscuit, owned by Kelly and Tim Paslawski, is bringing Vicious Biscuit to the Peach State.

Ovation releases tools to empower restaurants

April 8, 2025

Guest feedback platform Ovation has released two product enhancements designed to help restaurants gain deeper insights and drive real revenue: Long-form…

Guest retention key to restaurant profitability

April 7, 2025

Traditional methods for identifying issues affecting retention, such as delayed surveys with low response rates, potentially biased table visits, and…

From homelessness to restaurant heroes: Power couple keynoting Fast Casual Executive Summit

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

April 7, 2025

Chef Bryant "Baul" Williams and Daniella Williams, the husband-and-wife founders of Atlanta-based Binky's, specializing in soul food, and brunch hot spot Betty…

Juice It Up fueling baseball fans

April 4, 2025

Juice It Up, an acai bowl, smoothie and raw juice chain, is serving Angels Baseball fans at an in-stadium location inside the Classic Hits stand on the Field…

Ovation, Craveworthy Brands discuss guest feedback, cashing in on guest recovery

April 4, 2025

Ten lost customers. That's nearly $30,000 walking out the door, according to Zack Oates, founder of guest feedback program Ovation.

Sambazon lands at Pittsburgh airport

April 3, 2025

Sambazon, an acai bowl and smoothie shop, has landed at the Pittsburgh International Airport, giving travelers access to acai imported from Brazil.

Doner Shack expands in Glasgow with multi-unit franchise deal

April 3, 2025

Doner Shack is expanding its footprint in Scotland with a three-unit franchise deal with Abrar Khaliq.

Sweetgreen launches loyalty program, Ripple Fries

April 3, 2025

Sweetgreen has launched SG Rewards, a free loyalty program allowing members to earn 10 points for every dollar spent toward perks and access to members-only…

FAT Brands accepting cryptocurrency for franchisee royalty payments

April 2, 2025

Los Angeles-based FAT Brands Inc., which owns 2,300 locations of Round Table Pizza, Fatburger, Johnny Rockets, Twin Peaks, Fazoli's and 13 other restaurant…

Curry Up Now opening 1st drive-thru location

April 1, 2025

Curry Up Now, a California-based Indian fast casual brand, has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement with Ganshayam Patel to bring the concept to Bowling…

Madras Dosa expanding New York City footprint

April 1, 2025

Boston-based Madras Dosa Co. is opening three locations this Spring in New York City, joining its existing location in Times Square at 1450 Broadway, which…

Ike's making waves in Hawaii

March 31, 2025

San Francisco-based Ike's Love & Sandwiches has opened a beachfront location in Kona, Hawaii.