MOD Pizza introduces trio of game-day pizza favorites

December 14, 2023

MOD Pizza has introduced the Tailgate Trio, a group of pizzas inspired by game-day appetizers, according to a press release.

Cowboy Chicken launches wings to celebrate football season

December 14, 2023

Wings and football go hand-in-hand, which is why Dallas-based Cowboy Chicken is adding wings to the menu in four flavors — lemon pepper, BBQ, Buffalo and…

Rock N Roll Sushi serving branded sake

December 4, 2023

Rock N Roll Sushi has launched a branded sake in select markets thanks to a collaboration with Arkansas-based Origami Sake. Although alcohol makes up only 20…

Pieology gets nutty with Dessert Pizza made with Nutella

November 15, 2023

Pieology has introduced the Dessert Pizza made with Nutella to its menu, according to a press release.

Gen Z sipping on craft beverages, less alcohol

November 15, 2023

Gen Z, which is made up of people between the ages of 11 and 26, is the largest and most diverse generation with a spending power of $360 billion and craves…

Luckin Coffee boosts Q3 2023 revenues, earnings

November 1, 2023

Luckin Coffee, a pioneer in coffee vending and a competitor to Starbucks in China that emerged from bankruptcy proceedings last year, improved its revenue and…

Your Pie launches LTO winter pizza, pasta

November 1, 2023

Your Pie has launched it latest craft series offerings, the Bacon and Cheddar Pizza and Everything Pasta, according to a press release.

BurgerFi rolling out jumbo chicken wings

October 31, 2023

As of Wednesday, Florida-based BurgerFi International has an official wingman when three flavors of jumbo chicken wings — seasoned Original, Memphis Sweet BBQ…

Plant Power Fast Food debuts black bean-based burger patty

October 27, 2023

Plant Power Fast Food has introduced the Hippie Patty in time for World Vegan Day on Nov. 1. The patty is comprised of black beans, poblano peppers, chipotle…

Rise Southern Biscuits rolling out menu upgrades

October 25, 2023

North Carolina-based Rise Southern Biscuits and Righteous Chicken is rolling out menu updates next week featuring sandwiches, breakfast boxes, tater tots and…

Plant Power Fast Food teams with comedian Tim Robinson for LTO

October 19, 2023

Plant Power Fast Food has partnered with Tom Robinson, a Michigan-based writer, actor and comedian, to introduce a vegan take on the beloved cult favorite, the…

Just Salad hitting 'Sesame Street'

October 19, 2023

Just Salad, a fast casual brand focused on health and sustainability, has launched its first Kids Menu and in collaboration with Sesame Workshop, a global…

California Tortilla launches Grill Melts

October 16, 2023

California Tortilla, a fast casual that serves California-style Mexican food and is known to fans as Cal Tort, has launched Grill Melts, portable handheld…

MOD Pizza adds Pocket Pie to permanent menu

September 19, 2023

MOD Pizza has added its folded Pocket Pie to its permanent menu. The Pocket Pie was introduced on March 14, known as Pi Day, and come in three varieties…

Pumpkin dessert cake returns at MOD Pizza

September 18, 2023

Fast casual pizza brand MOD Pizza has brought back its Pumpkin Spice No Name Cake for a limited time. The seasonal sweet is a pumpkin cake with a fluffy spiced…

Planet Smoothie debuts fall LTOs

September 12, 2023

Planet Smoothie is jazzing up its menu with new flavors of bowls — the Berry Brazilian, the PB & the Bee, the Dark &Dreamy — and available for a…

Your Pie Pizza releases fall LTOs

September 8, 2023

Your Pie Pizza has released the Philly Cheese Steak Craft Series, as well as two seasonal gelatos, according to a press release.

Wahlburgers, Sugarlands rolling out moonshine-infused BBQ sliders

September 5, 2023

Sugarlands Distilling Co., a craft distillery, and Wahlburgers, a burger restaurant and bar founded by Paul Wahlberg alongside his brothers Donnie and Mark…

MOD Pizza offers cheese pizza deal

September 5, 2023

MOD Pizza is offering its popular all-cheese Maddy Pizza for $7 today, according to a press release.

FastCasual accepting nominations for 2024 Brands to Watch

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

August 28, 2023

Just a few months ago, we celebrated the annual 2023 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers, which recognizes the industry's most innovative companies…