Virginia getting second Jinya Ramen Bar

April 3, 2019

California's Jinya Ramen Bar is opening its second Virginia location by the end of the year at 11964 Market St., in Reston. After the opening of the first…

Captain D's opens 29th Mississippi location

April 2, 2019

Fast casual seafood brand Captain D's is continuing its expansion across the southeast U.S. with the opening of its 29th Mississippi location.

Mixt arriving in Cali's East Bay this month

April 2, 2019

Mixt will launch two stores in California this month, one in Uptown, Oakland, this Saturday, April 6 and one on Saturday, April 27 at San Ramon's City Center…

Flame Broiler adds Huntingon Beach location

April 1, 2019

Flame Broiler has opened a second location in Huntington Beach, California, at 7251 Warner Ave Suite G. It's celebrating by offering a $5 promotion on any bowl…

Vitality Bowls adds COO

March 29, 2019

Vitality Bowls, based in San Ramon, California, has hired Dave Malinowski as COO.

The Halal Guys arrives in London

March 29, 2019

The Halal Guys has opened its very first European location.

The Little Beet opening first Florida location April 1

March 29, 2019

Plant-inspired fast casual The Little Beet will open the doors to its first Florida location on April 1.

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers launching locations across Midwest

March 28, 2019

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is expanding into the nontraditional sector with the opening of five locations across the Midwest, including Old…

Curry Up Now entering Utah

March 28, 2019

Curry Up Now has secured its first restaurant location in Salt Lake City, Utah, at The Shops at Fort Union. It marks the first of 20 units planned for Utah and…

Pork & Mindy's launching two Chicago restaurants this year

March 28, 2019

Pork & Mindy’s is getting ready to open two stand-alone locations in Chicago this year.

Chicken Salad Chick prepping second Oklahoma location

March 27, 2019

Chicken Salad Chick will open its second Oklahoma store on April 2.

Pepper Lunch opens first NYC location

March 27, 2019

Pepper Lunch, a fast casual Japanese teppan brand, opened its first New York City location, at 243 West 54th Street, on March 21.

Is Fatburger rebranding as Skinnyburger?

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

March 27, 2019

Fatburger is reportedly changing its name to Skinnyburger, according to a press release from the brand's parent company, FAT Brands.

Blaze signs 3-unit deal for Pennsylvania

March 26, 2019

Blaze Pizza has signed a multi-unit deal to open stores throughout Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, where the state's capital is located in Harrisburg, a news…

Shake Shack's renovated Covent Garden opening this week

March 26, 2019

The renovated Shake Shack Covent Garden in London will celebrate its 'second' opening on Thursday, March 28.

Ginger Sushi + Poke Shop opening Charlotte location

March 26, 2019

Ginger Sushi + Poke Shop has signed a franchise deal with husband and wife team, Rajat and Anu Bedi, to open a Charlotte, North Carolina location.

Rocket Restaurants Group readying for international growth, hires on new leaders

March 25, 2019

Rocket Restaurants Group, an Ireland-based fast casual and diner group, has named Adrian Crean as managing director and James Walker as international…

Thai Express opening in North Carolina

March 25, 2019

Thai Express, a Canadian restaurant franchise that provides made-to-order Thai food cooked in front of customers, has signed a multi-unit development agreement…

Press Waffle Co lands deal with 'Shark Tank's' Barbara Corcoran

March 25, 2019

The founders of Press Waffle Co. — Bryan and Caleb Lewis — had the sharks from ABC's television series, "Shark Tank," in a frenzy during Sunday's episode when…

I Heart Mac & Cheese opening in Georgia

March 22, 2019

I Heart Mac & Cheese has signed an agreement with G5 Services to open a location in Augusta, Georgia, according to a company press release. Under the…