Best Bison making debut in Omaha

March 15, 2018

Best Bison, a new fast casual concept opening next month in Omaha, is hosting a job fair from 1 to 4 p.m., today at the Ralston Arena, 7300 Q St., in…

Newk's opens 2nd Austin unit

March 15, 2018

Newk's Eatery has opened its second Austin restaurant at 408 Congress Ave. Operated by franchise partner, Austin Eateries, the 5,161-square-foot restaurant…

Noodles & Co execs predict improved financials for 2018

March 15, 2018

Although Noodles & Company reported this week that revenues were down for the fourth quarter in 2017, as well as the full year, the leadership team also…

Juice it Up has new owner, CEO

March 14, 2018

Juice It Up has a new owner and CEO; SJB Brands LLC bought the brand and appointed Chris Braun as company CEO. Purchased from longtime owner and former…

New York upscale restaurant goes fast casual

March 14, 2018

New York's Rouge Tomate Chelsea is jumping on the fast casual bandwagon, launching Rouge Tomate Cafe, a fast casual menu available for breakfast, lunch and…

Zippy's betting on Vegas

March 14, 2018

Zippy's Restaurants is on the hunt for the perfect Las Vegas location to open its first location outside of Hawaii. Although the Vegas opening will mark…

Mod Pizza reports 81% increase in system-wide sales

March 14, 2018

Mod Pizza finished 2017 with a 5.2 percent growth in same-store sales and reported that system-wide sales grew 81 percent to $275 million. Company net revenue…

Veggie Grill opening 30th unit

March 14, 2018

California-based Veggie Grill is opening its second Chicago location Monday in the Loop at the corner of Lake and Wells Streets. The area's first Veggie Grill…

Biscuitville names president

March 13, 2018

Biscuitville has named Kathie S. Niven as its president, having most recently served as the company's chief brand officer. Kristie Mitchell has been promoted…

CoreLife Eatery signs multi-unit deal for Ohio

March 13, 2018

CoreLife Eatery has signed a deal to bring 21 restaurants to Cleveland and several surrounding markets. Franchisee Billy Lewis, president and CEO of Red…

Rush Bowls opening in St. Louis

March 13, 2018

Rush Bowls, based in Colorado, is opening in St. Louis later this month.

Fork & Salad signs franchising agreement with Fransmart

March 8, 2018

Fork & Salad, a health food fast casual based in Maui, has partnered with Fransmart to bring its concept from the Hawaiian islands to the mainland U.S. The…

Blaze 'brings it on home' for CEO Mizes in the Gateway City

March 8, 2018

In a real-life version of "hometown boy makes good," Blaze Pizza President and CEO Jim Mizes is getting his wish this Friday, March 9, when the fast-growing…

Top 5 reasons you'll suffer from FOMO if you don't join us at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Why suffer the "fear of missing out" when you can join us in Louisville for one of the industry's most inspirational events of the year?

4 ways to make Gen Z love your brand

When it comes to the 22 and under age group, marketers have their work cut out for them. This group of individuals born after 1996, referred to as Gen Z…

Cauldron opening in San Diego

March 6, 2018

Cauldron Ice Cream, an Orange County-based shop known for its made-to-order nitrogen ice cream, will open its first San Diego store in April. The shop, 464…

Noodles & Co expands employee benefits, adds chief brand ambassador

March 2, 2018

Noodles & Company has upgraded its employee benefits package to include six weeks of fully paid maternity leave, $10,000 in adoption assistance, expanded…

Blaze opens north LA county store

March 2, 2018

A Northeastern Los Angeles County community, Glendora, is home to the latest Blaze Fast Fire'd Pizza.It opened March 1 on South Lone Hill Avenue, a news…

Canada-based Hopscotch adds 3rd unit

March 2, 2018

Ontario-based Hopscotch has opened its third location at 224 Queen St., West in Toronto,  donating all opening proceeds to Toronto Foundation for Student…

Ono Hawaiian BBQ opens 69th location

March 2, 2018

Ono Hawaiian BBQ opened its 69th location today in Inglewood, California, located in Los Angeles County.  "Los Angeles County has always been a very strong…