Burger Patch rolls out 2019 pricing

June 2, 2025

Sacramento, California-based Burger Patch, known for its vegan offerings, is launching the "Eat Like it's 2019" campaign today, offering retro pricing on…

Last call: Nominations closing soon for 2025 Perfect Pitch

June 2, 2025

Nominations close June 8.

Dave's Hot Chicken lands majority investment from Roark

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

June 2, 2025

The company's valuation is $1 billion.

Wayback taps mystery shopping platform to manage customer data

May 30, 2025

Wayback Burgers is partnering with Reality Based Group, a tech-enabled video mystery shopping firm, to improve customer service, operational efficiency and…

Starbucks adding (wellness) shots to the menu

May 29, 2025

Starbucks is embracing functional beverages thanks to a partnership with Sol-ti, a San Diego-based functional beverage brand. Highlighting a growing trend…

DSA Signage, Neon partner to deliver engaging signage for restaurants

May 29, 2025

DSA Signage, which manufactures high-quality displays, and Neon, a customer engagement platform, have partnered to have DSA Signage screens powered by Neon's…

Cheba Hut claims 'OG' status on Doritos LTO

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

May 28, 2025

After noticing that Subway recently added Doritos to the menu via Doritos Footlong Nachos — a move Cheba Hut made over 20 years ago when it created "Not'chose…

Cousins Maine Lobster to open food truck in Wisconsin

May 28, 2025

Cousins Maine Lobster plans to open a food truck in Wisconsin. It will open in June 2025 and will be run by Chris Goeman and Kevin Smith, according to a press…

NYC's Parched levels up guest rewards with app launch

May 28, 2025

Parched Hospitality Group, known for its Australian-inspired dining and cocktail brands, has launched "Parched Locals," a tiered rewards program and mobile…

Honeygrow opens 60th unit

May 28, 2025

Honeygrow, a fast casual restaurant serving customizable stir-fry, salads and honeybars, has opened its 60th location in Allentown, Pennsylvania, marking the…

Former Better Buzz Coffee COO takes lead role at Yoshinoya America

May 28, 2025

Yoshinoya America has appointed Paul Nishiyama as president. He most recently as chief operating officer at Better Buzz Coffee and previously held several…

Shake Shack debuts app, loyalty offering

May 28, 2025

Shake Shack is enhancing its guest engagement with app-exclusive offers and a gamified loyalty program. App users may get any size soda for $1. The offer is…

Fuzzy's launches $5 happy hour

May 27, 2025

Fuzzy's Taco Shop is rolling out a happy hour menu featuring items priced at $5 and under. The happy hour, available for dine-in only Monday through Friday…

Farmer's Fridge to offer fresh meals on select Delta flights from LAX

May 27, 2025

Farmer's Fridge, known for its fresh, machine-vended meals, is partnering with Delta Air Lines to offer a selection of its chef-curated items on select…

&pizza lowering prices

May 27, 2025

Washington, D.C.-based &pizza thinks its pizza prices are too high. In a head-turning move, the brand has slashed its pricing across the board, according…

Starbucks to introduce self-service kiosks in Korea, Japan

May 27, 2025

Starbucks is set to break with its long-standing tradition of direct barista-customer interaction by introducing self-service kiosks in Korea and Japan for the…

NYC's first pizza bagel shop opens

May 27, 2025

Bagizza, New York City's first dedicated pizza bagel shop, has opened in Midtown Manhattan. The restaurant was founded by Michael Park, partner and Master…

Zaxby's co-founder acquires Georgia-based fast casual

May 27, 2025

Zaxby's co-founder Tony Townley has purchased Maepole, an Athens, Georgia-based eatery serving customizable plates using locally sourced ingredients. The…

Lunchbox hosting 1-day catering summit in NYC

May 23, 2025

Restaurants hoping to grow their catering revenue and optimize off-premises operations may attend The Catering Leadership Summit, June 25, at Emmy Squared…

Smoothie King CFO named president

May 23, 2025

Smoothie King has promoted CFO Gavin Felder as president, and he will retain his finance responsibilities as well.