Pita Mediterranean Street Food adding units 5 units in 2020

February 13, 2020

More than 30 locations of Pita Mediterranean Street Food have opened in the Southeast since the chain launched in 2012, in Peachtree City, Georgia, and it's…

Blaze to add 3 stores to Florida's Treasure Coast

February 13, 2020

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza is has signed a multi-unit deal to add three stores in Florida's Treasure Coast, spanning the area north of Palm Beach to around…

Coolgreens names VP of business development

February 12, 2020

Mary Beth McGehee Mary Beth McGehee, who spent more than 23 years working for Aramark Refreshment Services, has joined Coolgreens as vice president of…

Gusto opening in Atlanta

February 12, 2020

Seven just may be a lucky number for Gusto founder Nate Hybl as he opens his seventh location this summer. The restaurant is part of Avalon, a mixed-use…

Curry Up Now opening in Sacramento

February 12, 2020

Curry Up Now, founded in 2009 as a food truck, is celebrating the grand opening of its first Sacramento location February 21, in the Ice Blocks center at 161…

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 — Editor, 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…