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…

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…

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…

Jamba launches 'Singles to Go' drinks

April 16, 2025

Jamba, which has nearly 900 locations, has partnered with The Jel Sert Company, a manufacturer of powdered drink sticks, to create Jamba Singles to Go, a line…

Panera launches 'croissant toast'

April 16, 2025

Panera has developed an innovation on bread, "Croissant Toast." Made from croissant dough, the all-butter croissant dough is layered, and sliced into flaky…

Dave’s Hot Chicken prescribing 'Davezempic'

April 14, 2025

The newest menu item at Dave's Hot Chicken is small on size but huge on flavor. By Tuesday, the company will debut Mini Sliders across its 300 locations. Each…

Portillo's testing breakfast menu

April 11, 2025

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

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…

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.

SeoulSpice Korean Kitchen expanding to Chicago

March 25, 2025

Washington D.C.-based SeoulSpice Korean Kitchen is expanding to Chicago, opening on March 31 at 20 N. Michigan Ave., across from Millennium Park and The Art…

Clean Juice launches 'sleepmaxxing' smoothie

March 20, 2025

Clean Juice, a USDA-certified organic juice bar owned by BRIX Holdings, is helping customers enhance their wellness routines with the launch of The Relaxation…

Just Salad offering upscale dinner options

March 20, 2025

Just Salad has created a dinner category, Market Plates, designed for health-conscious consumers. The permanent menu addition will feature from-scratch…

Panera serving 'Pot of Gold'

March 11, 2025

In honor of St. Patrick's Day, Panera is serving up a little extra luck with its "Pot of Gold Bread Bowl." a green Bread Bowl filled with mac 'n' cheese. The…

Your Pie debuts Pizza Shop Sandwiches

March 7, 2025

Your Pie, a fast casual pizza chain, had added handcrafted sandwiches made with the brand's signature dough, according to a press release.

Chipotle embracing hot honey trend

March 6, 2025

Chipotle is putting its spin on hot honey, the top menu trend of the year, with its Chipotle Honey Chicken, available to rewards members via the Chipotle app…

True Food Kitchen goes 100% seed oil-free

February 4, 2025

Phoenix-based True Food Kitchen is transitioning its kitchens and menus to become 100% seed oil-free. All 46 locations in 18 states now use heart-healthy…

Can Ziggi’s Coffee clean up with dirty soda?

January 29, 2025

Colorado-based Ziggi's Coffee is testing a Dirty Soda menu in Mead, Colorado, and will expand it to 13 pilot locations in February.

Graeter's, Skyline Chili create Graeter's Skyline Spice Ice Cream

January 27, 2025

Graeter's Ice Cream and Skyline Chili have created a co-branded ice cream, Graeter's Skyline Spice Ice Cream, available for purchase now in-stores. The…

Juice It Up unveils protein smoothies, build-your-own waffles

January 27, 2025

California-based Juice It Up is expanding its protein-packed smoothie lineup with The Strawberry Zone and The Berry Zone. Both contain 32 grams of protein in a…

Fast Casual reveals 2025 '20 Brands to Watch'

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

January 23, 2025

FastCasual's fifth annual report, "20 Brands to Watch," reveals the industry's up-and-coming leaders.