LA fast casual launches with focus on sustainability

February 8, 2022

Bagel+Slice, created by food scientist, chef and business owner, Brad Kent, is more than just another restaurant opening this month in Los Angeles. The…

Next Level Burger leveling up growth plans

February 7, 2022

Portland's Next Level Burger, a fast casual concept specializing in vegan burgers, is on the fast track to expansion hoping to quadruple its footprint by the…

Pop's Italian Beef exploding into Joliet, Illinois

February 4, 2022

Chicago's Pop's Italian Beef and Sausage is adding its 17th store this week in Joliet at 1866 W. Jefferson St.

Native Foods debuts brand's refresh

February 3, 2022

Native Foods, a vegan fast casual brand, is debuting its third Colorado location Monday. Opening in the suburb of Lone Tree in the Lincoln Commons Shopping…

Philippines-based bakery expanding US footprint

February 3, 2022

Philippines-based Red Ribbon Bakeshop, which specializes in sweet and savory baked goods inspired by authentic Filipino flavors and ingredients, is opening…

Dog Haus coming to Florida

February 2, 2022

Pasadena, California-based Dog Haus is kicking off 2022 by getting ready to bring its hot dogs, sausages and burgers to communities across Florida.

Salad Station expanding across US

February 2, 2022

Despite challenges spurred by the pandemic, Salad Station was able to keep open all 26 locations and is now expanding with recent openings in New Orleans…

Slim Chickens hatches in New Mexico

February 2, 2022

Fayetteville, Arkansas-based Slim Chickens has opened its first New Mexico location at 3475 East Main St., in partnership with Desert Slims. It's the first…

Frutta Bowls expanding grocery store concept

February 1, 2022

Frutta Bowls, a WOWorks brand, has expanded its grocery store-within-store locations via multi-unit franchisee partners Curtis High and Jordan Rideout. The…

Velvet Taco opening 6th Houston unit

February 1, 2022

Dallas-based Velvet Taco is opening its sixth location in the Houston metro area in The Woodlands located at 9120 Gosling Road.

Kate Hudson launches plant-based smoothies at Bluestone Lane

February 1, 2022

Bluestone Lane, an Australian-inspired coffee brand, is partnering with Inbloom, a holistic nutrition powder and supplement brand founded by actress and…

Juice It Up squeezes major growth from 2021

February 1, 2022

For Juice It Up, 2021 was the best year in its history as it ended the year with same-store sales up 26.3% over 2020. Total system sales also climbed to a…

Ike's making Hollywood debut

February 1, 2022

Ike's Love & Sandwiches, which has 80 units across the west, is ready for stardom. It's opening this week in Hollywood between Hollywood and Sunset…

The Habit opening 5th Cambodian location

February 1, 2022

The Habit Burger Grill, which was founded 50 years ago in Santa Barbara, California, is opening its fifth location this week in Cambodia in Chamkar Mon, the…

Chicken Salad Chick ends 2021 on upswing

February 1, 2022

Alabama-based Chicken Salad Chick spent the past year growing, opening over 30 locations and awarding 32 franchise agreements. The chain also celebrated a…

Big Chicken expanding through LA County

January 31, 2022

Big Chicken, founded by Shaquille O'Neal, has signed a franchise agreement with chiropractor Pat Khaziran and his business partner and Southern California…

Friendly's getting friendly with fast casual prototype

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Friendly's CEO describes why it was time for the brand to join the fast casual world.

Freddy's lands airport location

January 27, 2022

Witchita, Kansas-based Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has opened its first airport location at the Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City.

Improving Dining and Shopping Safety in the Pandemic

Powerhouse Dynamics Increases Support for Restaurants and Food Retailers

Heisman Trophy finalist opens 2nd Killer Burger

January 26, 2022

Former football player LaMichael James is opening his second Killer Burger location. Located in Lake Oswego, Oregon, at 9 Centerpointe Dr., the restaurant is…