Snacking: The death of the daypart?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Snacking is driving morning sales for Juice It Up and late-night sales for Zaxby's.

Smalls Sliders launches Strawberry Swirl Shake

June 6, 2025

Smalls Sliders' latest limited-time treat is the Strawberry Swirl Shake, and it's here for just the summer. The shake is available from now through Aug. 31…

Botrista blends tech, flavor in new beverage line

Botrista launches automated beverage platform.

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Ziggi's launching dirty soda in all stores

June 3, 2025

After a 5-month pilot, Ziggi's Coffee, a specialty franchised coffee concept based in Denver, is launching its Dirty Soda lineup nationwide on Tuesday. The…

Pokeworks levels up summer drink menu

June 2, 2025

Pokeworks is rolling out a refreshed lineup of signature drinks in partnership with Botrista, a provider of automated craft drink technology.

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…

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…

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…

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…

2025 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers

This year, the exceptional caliber of leadership across the industry led to a slight adjustment in our numbers—we were compelled to recognize 100 brands and 2…

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Chicken Salad Chick adds Red Velvet Cake to menu

May 14, 2025

Chicken Salad Chick, which has nearly 300 locations, has added Red Velvet Cake to its menu. The three-layer cake with cream cheese frosting is available…

Haven Hot Chicken founders find room for Nashville hot chicken brand

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Haven Hot Chicken has gone from four stores to nine in just 10 months. Learn how the Connecticut-based brand is growing from its co-founders in our latest…

Botrista Debuts New Beverage Innovations, Expanded AI Capabilities at the National Restaurant Association Show

Botrista debuts new categories including dessert drinks and better for your options like: low calorie, functional, antioxidant, protein beverages, along with…

Gong Cha using Line Friends Minini characters to intro new flavor

April 28, 2025

Gong cha, a bubble tea brand with over 240 locations, is featuring Line Friends minini characters on keychains and special-edition minini tumblers to mark the…

5 Essential Products Every Franchise Needs for Consistency

In the competitive world of restaurant franchising, consistency isn't just important — it's your brand. When customers walk through the doors of your…

Oil Filter Products Tutorial

Gycor has been on the cutting edge of cooking oil filtration since 1986. Learn more about our filter products in this video.

Discovering the tools to food truck success

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Jordan Schild, president and CEO at Premier Food Trucks, shared several tools to food truck success with moderator Bradley Cooper, editor of Food Truck…

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Trend Report: Healthcare Beverage Innovation

Discover how hospitals are rethinking food and beverage service to support staff, patients, and visitors. Explore the rise of automation in healthcare…

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