Introducing FastCasual's 2023 Perfect Pitchers

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Founders of Haven Hot Chicken, Mahana Fresh, Pizzawala, Pucci Brothers Fresh Italian and Sankranti Indian Kitchen will take the stage on Oct. 9 to pitch their…

Sankranti spices things up at Georgia Tech

August 9, 2023

Sankranti Indian Kitchen will soon open its third restaurant next month near Atlanta-based Georgia Tech in West Midtown at 85 5th Street in the Technology…

Crisp & Green expanding in Chicago

August 8, 2023

Crisp & Green, owned by Steele Brands, has entered the Illinois market, opening at 899 N. Milwaukee Ave., in Vernon Hills and marking the brand's entry…

Mountain Mike’s Pizza Proudly Opens New Restaurant in McKinleyville

Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Continues Growing Along California’s Northern Coast

Craveworthy launches Lucky Cat Poke Company

August 7, 2023

Craveworthy Brands has created Lucky Cat Poke Company, a fast casual poke restaurant concept opening its first brick-and-mortar location Thursday at the…

Slim Chickens adding location in Leeds, UK

August 7, 2023

Arkansas-based Slim Chickens is adding a restaurant in Leeds, U.K., under the direction of long-time partner Boparan Restaurant Group, which owns several other…

Johnny Rockets lands 20-unit Texas deal

August 7, 2023

Thanks to a deal with Texasb-based Brame Holdings LLC, Johnny Rockets, owned by FAT Brands Inc., is opening 20 locations over the next 10 years in Texas with…

Wing Zone launches hot chicken concept

August 4, 2023

Wing Zone opened Wing Zone Hot Chicken and Wings Restaurant last week in Las Vegas featuring two Nashville Hot Chicken-inspired menu items: Hot Chicken Tenders…

Sweet Paris opening in Coral Gables

July 31, 2023

Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café is opening next month in Coral Gables, Florida, at 3005 Ponce De Leon Blvd.

Dig: 'No sleep til Brooklyn'

July 27, 2023

Dig, a chef-centric eatery based in New York City, is opening its second Brooklyn restaurant in September in the mixed-use City Point development.

Trashy Dawg barking into Alabama

July 27, 2023

Trashy Dawg, an eclectic take on fast casual dining created by Epic Brands, is opening next month in Huntsville, Alabama.

KC natives bringing Goodcents to Texas

July 26, 2023

Kansas City-based Goodcents is expanding into Texas by year's end with a 10-unit area representative agreement with Jax and Chad Johnson, two Kansas City…

Father-son duo bringing Clean Juice to Austin

July 26, 2023

Clean Juice, a USDA-certified organic juice and food bar franchise, is opening its first Austin location this weekend, thanks to a deal with father-and-son duo…

Mountain Mike's Pizza Expands Significant Bay Area Presence with New Restaurant in East Palo Alto

Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Continues Adding Locations Throughout San Francisco Bay Area

Slim Chickens talks 'Turkey'

July 25, 2023

Slim Chickens is opening in Istanbul, Turkey, under the direction of the Boparan Restaurant Group and Ulus, which are opening a location inside the Istanbul…

Honeygrow adds to Maryland presence

July 25, 2023

Honeygrow, a 33-unit Philadelphia-based fast casual brand known for made-to-order stir fry, salads and honeybars, is opening next week in Baltimore County…

Big Chicken adding 3rd Florida location

July 25, 2023

Melbourne, Florida, is the next destination for Big Chicken, founded by basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal.

Fatburger riding into Six Flags

July 24, 2023

Los Angeles-based FAT Brands Inc., the parent company of Fatburger and 16 other restaurant concepts, is opening Fatburger in San Antonio at Six Flags Fiesta…

Mother-daughter duo opening 2nd Farmer Boys unit

July 21, 2023

The mother-daughter team of Leeza Brazier and Leila Bakkali are launching their second Farmer Boys location in Perris, California, following their 2018 opening…

Freddy's adds several locations to growth pipeline

July 21, 2023

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, based in Wichita, Kansas, is kicking of Q3 with several openings, including an agreement for eight locations in…