September 11, 2013
Two Madres Mexican Kitchen, the latest concept by the Galardi Group, has opened its first fast casual unit in Mission Viejo, Calif. With an emphasis on bold…
read nowby Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Arianne and Scott Bennett say consumers will embrace unique food if presented to them correctly.
read nowSeptember 9, 2013
Plow & Harvest, a Canadian-based "fresh-casual" restaurant is now open to the general public in Edmonton. Plow & Harvest has modified the fast casual…
read nowSeptember 3, 2013
Freshii, a fast casual chain specializing in healthy menu items has partnered with a Toronto-based innovation firm, Kinetic Café, to launch a vertically…
read nowby Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
The concept's CEO is on a mission to demonstrate that the fast casual dining experience and fresh, nutritious, home-style cooking are not mutually exclusive.
read nowAugust 28, 2013
Juice It Up!, a raw juice bar and hand crafted smoothie franchise, has added a new line of bowls and smoothies featuring the colorful Pitaya fruit, commonly…
read nowAugust 28, 2013
Asian Box announced today the launch of a new beverage program, heavily focused on naturally gluten-free hard ciders. Asian Box, which will test the program in…
read nowby Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
The 1-year-old concept is gearing up for growth.
read nowAugust 13, 2013
Known for serving naturally raised meat, Chipotle Mexican Grill may change its standards and allow beef treated with antibiotics into its restaurants amid a…
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Top That! Pizza has added an all-natural, gluten-free crust to its menu. The product is currently available in select locations and is slated to roll out…
read nowAugust 6, 2013
Jamba Juice Company and GENYOUth Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing child health and wellness, have entered into a multi-year…
read nowAugust 6, 2013
Despite efforts to get U.S. consumers to eat healthier at restaurants, just 24 percent say they eat healthy when they dine out, while more than half of…
read nowAugust 2, 2013
Jamba Juice customers can now add an easy-to-blend version of whole grain Quaker Oats as a boost to any of their drinks. The Quaker boost, available for 2…
read nowJuly 30, 2013
New York City's "soda ban" was ruled unconstitutional today by a state appeals court.
read nowJuly 26, 2013
CEOS and other top executives from the fast casual segment will meet in New Orleans to discuss the industry's top strategic issues.
read nowJuly 23, 2013
Chicago-based Gluten & Allergen Free Expos, a privately held consumer trade show company, has acquired the Find Me Gluten Free website and smartphone…
read nowJuly 23, 2013
Robeks is now offering three Almond Milk and Date smoothies for a limited time. Options include Strawberry Splendor, which features tender strawberries, nutty…
read nowJuly 23, 2013
GRILLiT, a Miami-based fast casual chain specializing in healthy cuisine, has named Ghazi Hajj as its CEO and also elected him as its first chairman of its…
read nowJuly 23, 2013
Hoping to take advantage of more customers demanding healthy menu options from restaurants, Skynny Kitchen opened July 9 in L.A.'s NoHo Arts District…
read nowJuly 23, 2013
Celebrating its two-year anniversary this week, the National Restaurant Association's Kids LiveWell initiative has grown to more than 41,000 restaurant…
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