Will these LTOs increase fast casual traffic?

Brands have always use limited-time offers to give customers new reasons to visit their stores, but they are doubling down on that strategy as people are…

Foo Fighters inspire former fine-dining chef to open barbecue joint

May 10, 2021

Leaving fine dining Italian cuisine for American BBQ, James Beard-nominated and Bravo Top Chef Chef Bruce Kalman is opening his first fast casual restaurant…

Pure Green teams with Foodgod on partnership, new menu

May 7, 2021

Juice and smoothie chain Pure Green is partnering with television personality and food influencer, Jonathan Cheban, known in the culinary world as Foodgod.

Wolfnights expands NYC footprint

May 7, 2021

Wolfnights, a fast casual serving up gourmet wraps, has signed a lease for another New York store at a location in Midtown Manhattan.

Chicken shortage sends prices upward

May 6, 2021

Chicken prices have more than doubled year to date, and wing prices have set new records on account of a shortage, according to Urner Barry, a market research…

Chick N Max begins US expansion

May 6, 2021

Wichita-based Chick N Max is moving ahead with its franchise location plans by identifying four key markets for its first wave of expansion: Kansas City, St.

5 ingredients every chef should use in vegetarian recipes

Certified Master Chef Daryl Shular, owner of Farmed Kitchen & Bar and the Shular Institute, reveals five things all vegetarian meals should have.

Rebounding on steroids: Lessons learned from former Yum! CEO

While restaurateurs have had their share of setbacks over the last year or more, how brands fare going forward depends very much on how each company executes…

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Sysco boosts earnings against 13.7% sales decline for Q3 2021

May 4, 2021

Sales for Sysco Corp. in the third quarter fell 13.7% from $13.7 billion in Q3 2020 to $11.8 billion, in Q3 2021, ending March 27, 2021, according to an…

Mod enters its 'salad days'

May 4, 2021

Mod Pizza has introduced a new salad menu across its more than 490 stores nationwide, a news release said. Customers can customize any of the new classic…

Saladworks puts some 'wow' in new menu items

May 4, 2021

Saladworks, which is part of the WOWorks family of brands, is launching its most ambitious menu update in the brand's 35-year history and it's all about…

Most gluten-free diners find eating out a challenge

May 3, 2021

A majority, 85%, of gluten-free diners find eating out "extremely challenging" or "very challenging," according to a survey conducted to commemorate Celiac…

Wing Zone joins the Chicken Sandwich Wars

April 28, 2021

A new contender just joined the so-called Chicken Sandwich Wars: Wing Zone's Colossal Chicken Sandwich is entering the fray and doesn't care if it ruffles a…

Dog Haus entering Oakland with ghost kitchen

April 28, 2021

In East Bay, California, the "dog days" of summer are coming Monday when Dog Haus makes its Oakland debut at the local CloudKitchens facility, at 2353 E. 12th…

Five Tips for Getting a Restaurant Up, Running and Positioned for Success

The process of getting a restaurant up, running and positioned for success – particularly nowadays – can be a daunting task. Here are five tips for achieving a…

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How this single dish fueled growth at Rooster & Rice

Tommy Charoen, executive chef and co-founder of the chicken and rice-focused Thai concept Rooster & Rice, shares how his simple menu became a Bay-area…

Corbett's Burgers & Soda Shop expands franchise opportunities

April 23, 2021

Corbett's Burgers & Soda Bar in Cary, North Carolina, is launching a national search for franchisees.

Stan's Donuts & Coffee brings back summer menu

April 23, 2021

Stan's Donuts & Coffee, a Chicago-based donut shop, is offering fans a taste of summer with a line of new drinks, including the Red Velvet Frozen Hot…

Honeybee Burger: A plant-based burger with passion

by Pat Shea — Editor, NetworldMedia

Fast Casual spoke with Adam Weiss from Honeybee Burger and Virtuous Foods on plant-based products and embracing inclusivity in this emerging market.

Brunch comes in a burger at The Habit Burger Grill

April 22, 2021

Who says brunch has to wait for the weekend? Thanks to the Habit Burger Grill's latest addition to its menu, The Brunch Charburger, customers can brunch any…