Sweetgreen gets a 'kelping' hand from David Chang

February 12, 2020

Sweetgreen is adding kelp to its menu Thursday via a partnership with Atlantic Sea Farms, the first commercial seaweed farm in the United States.

PizzaRev to open in Virginia Beach

February 12, 2020

PizzaRev said it will open its first Virginia Beach, Virginia store in March, and this store will also be the first to sport the brand's refreshed look, a news…

Texas Tech grad transforms shipping container into barbecue biz

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Three months ago, 25-year-old Zach Bergenholtz converted a 45-foot shipping container into a barbecue joint and is now serving more than 2,000 North Dallas…

Mooyah unveils new look in Alabama

Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes unveiled its remodeled design Monday in Hoover, Alabama.

Greek from Greece lands 31-unit deal

February 10, 2020

Greek from Greece Bakery-Cafe has finalized a deal that will expand its portfolio from 10 to 41 locations. Thirty locations will open in Long Island, New York…

Daily Jam jams on via franchising

February 7, 2020

Daily Jam, a fast casual brunch concept, has signed its first franchise agreement, a 10-unit deal in Michigan with Motor City Jam, an entity under the family…

The drive-thru experience driving growth for Scooter's Coffee

February 7, 2020

Coffee drinkers are using the drive-thru more than ever, according to a Statista report that said drive-thru coffee orders have increased over the past five…

CoreLife Eatery hires marketing VP

February 6, 2020

CoreLife Eatery, a fast casual restaurant featuring scratch-made fare, has named Julia Baker as its vice president of marketing.

Chicken Salad Chick opening in Baton Rouge

February 6, 2020

Chicken Salad Chick is opening its first location in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Located at 801 Frogmore Dr., the Baton Rouge units marks the brand’s eighth…

How Just Salad is reducing waste

February 6, 2020

Just Salad released its first sustainability report Thursday, saying that it has diverted 75,000 pounds of single-use plastic from landfills through its…

Quiznos targets Latin America for growth

February 6, 2020

As part of a 20-store development deal, Quiznos is on track to open five restaurants this year in Latin American markets including Costa Rica, Honduras…

GetFried rebrands to myfrii

February 6, 2020

GetFried, a QSR specializing in fries founded in 2015 in New York, has changed its name to myfrii and rebranded as a fast casual chain, according to…

Freddy's growing strong

February 4, 2020

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers experienced record-breaking success in 2019, achieving its 12th consecutive period of positive same-store sales…

Dog Has collaborates with Michelin-starred chefs

January 31, 2020

Dog Haus is bringing in the culinary expertise of Michelin-starred chefs for its Chef Collaboration Series, a program that taps guest chefs to create…

Kisses From Italy signs California franchise deal

January 31, 2020

Following the opening of its first international location in Bari, Italy, Kisses from Italy Inc. is continuing expansion plans with its first California…

Chipotle takes another step toward helping young farmers

January 29, 2020

Chipotle Mexican Grill has rolled out the second phase of its mission to help young farmers succeed in America. The Chipotle Aluminaries Project 2.0…

Starbucks pulls back on guidance increase as China outbreak forces store closures

January 29, 2020

Starbucks Corp. reported fiscal first-quarter earnings that beat expectations, however, warned that the ongoing coronavirus spread in China is forcing it to…

How $100 can buy you a piece of these 2 fast casuals

January 28, 2020

Tasty Equity, a franchisee of Hot Head Burritos and Rapid Fired Pizza, has launched a Regulation A+ stock offering to give fans, friends, guests, investors and…

Raw Jūce expanding via franchising

January 28, 2020

Raw Jūce, a fast casual concept that offers organic cold-pressed juices, smoothies, acai bowls and other organic foods, has launched a national franchise…

The Melting Pot owners launching fast causual Italian concept

January 28, 2020

Dan Bavaro, Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pasteria is getting into the fast casual game by launching Oronzo in Tampa Bay, Florida. The new Italian concept is…