Starbucks understands the protein assignment

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

October 1, 2025

Understanding more customers are looking to add more protein to their diets Starbucks has added a line of protein-boosted lattes, milks and cold foam drinks to…

Fusian honoring Breast Cancer Awareness with pink sushi

October 1, 2025

Fast casual restaurant chain Fusian is offering pink sushi rolls throughout October to raise money for the Breast Cancer Fund of Ohio.

Chipotle launching Red Chimichurri sauce

September 29, 2025

Chipotle Mexican Grill is adding a new sauce to its menu, a limited-time offering called Red Chimichurri.

Stoner's Pizza Joint launches Honey Hot Pepperoni Pizza

September 19, 2025

Stoner's Pizza Joint has launched its Honey Hot Pepperoni Pizza for a limited time only. The pizza is available from now through Oct. 31 at participating…

Carne Asada available as LTO at Chipotle

September 2, 2025

Carne Asada, Chipotle's most-searched menu item on Google, is returning to the menu Thursday at U.S. and Canada locations. Available for a limited time, the…

Big Dave's rolls out regional LTOs

August 27, 2025

Big Dave's Cheesesteaks is rolling out limited-time and regional menu items this fall, including the "Spicy Jawn" and the permanent regional additions…

Speaker Spotlight: Steve Felson, The Buona Companies Sr. VP, Operations & Training

August 1, 2025

The Buona Companies Sr. Vice President, Operations and Training Steve Felson will be sharing insight on the "Executive Perspectives: Inspiration for Today’s…

Capriotti's boosts menu with larger portions, value options

July 22, 2025

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is launching its "Bigger, Better" initiative, featuring larger portions and updated value deals across its menu.Its cheesesteaks will…

Prime Roots offering 'slice of the future' to delis, pizzerias

July 17, 2025

A new wave of plant-based deli meats is making its way to commercial slicers, offering sandwich shops and pizza brands a way to serve up options that even…

Starbucks unveils 'Secret Menu' on app

July 14, 2025

Starbucks is officially embracing its long-standing "secret menu" tradition, integrating customized drink creations directly into its mobile app. The coffee…

&pizza debuts Pina Colada Knots

July 7, 2025

&pizza has introduced Piña Colada Knots. The sweet treats are baked, packed with pineapple and finished with a rich coconut drizzle and toasted flakes…

Azzip Pizza releases lobster roll pizza

July 1, 2025

Azzip Pizza has dreamed up the Shell Yeah! lobster roll pizza as its July Pizza of the Month.

Fuego Tortilla launches watermelon margarita

June 26, 2025

Fuego Tortilla Grill, a fast casual concept inspired by Mexican flavors and the spirit of Texas, is cooling things down and cranking up the flavor with the…

Chipotle debuting Adobo Ranch

June 9, 2025

Chipotle Mexican Grill is adding its first new dip in five years to menu. Adobo Ranch, featuring dobo pepper, sour cream and a blend of herbs and spices, is…

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…

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…