Sanguich: From startup to influencer-worthy concept

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Daniel Figueredo and Rosa Romero describe building a viral brand without spending a single dollar on influencer marketing.

Blaze Pizza to celebrate Pi Day with BOGO for $3.14

March 6, 2025

Blaze Pizza is offering fans a buy one 11-inch pizza, get a second 11-inch pizza of equal or lesser value for $3.14, according to a press release.

Revolutionizing Kiosk Maintenance: Setting the Standard for Being Successful in the Kiosk Industry!

Discover market disrupting leadership driving the kiosk service and support industry, equip your business with the critical armor for service success, and…

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Women in the Lead 2025: Spotlighting 21 fast casual leaders

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Designated by the National Women's History Alliance, this year's theme is "Moving Forward Together," spotlighting "women educating and inspiring generations.…

How Spagato turned equipment challenges into sweet success

by Sasha Staton — Marketing Director, Parker Stark

The gelato, which looks like spaghetti, has garnered a lot of social media attention.

Ellis Winstanley joins Founderology to discuss scaling success through innovation, leadership

On this episode of Founderology - Built to Breakthrough, Kathleen Wood chats with Ellis Winstanley about his entrepreneurial journey through the hospitality…

Speaker Spotlight: William DiPaola, president, The Lime Truck

William, DiPaola, president of The Lime Truck, shares a look at his career, his achievements and industry trends ahead of his appearance at Restaurant…

Dickey's sausage available in 400 grocery stores

February 27, 2025

Dickey's and Rancher's Premium Sausages are now available in over 400 grocery outlets. Consumers may purchase Dickey's Original and Spicy Cheddar Links…

How Big Chicken is changing the franchise business

Big Chicken's Sam Stanovich stops by the Fast Casual Nation podcast to discuss how AI is changing franchise operations.

Cava doubles earnings, misses expectations

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

February 26, 2025

Cava reported Q4 earnings of 5 cents per share Tuesday, which was twice as high as last year but it fell short of the 7 cents on revenue of $223.3 million…

Tariffs...no tariffs: What’s a restaurant business to do?

by Phil Kafarakis — President & CEO, IFMA Food Away from Home Association

Even without imposed tariffs, it seems very likely that food prices will soar beyond the current accelerated levels. We clearly see that those prices are…

Dave's launches catering

February 25, 2025

Dave's Hot Chicken has launched a catering program in partnership with ezCater.

Lion's Choice CEO offers secrets to brand's success

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Lion's Choice CEO Fred Burmer offers secrets to the brand's operations and cooking up delicious roast beef sandwiches.

Savor Capital launches to fund early-stage restaurants, food tech companies

February 25, 2025

Savor Capital & Advisory, a specialized firm leveraging the expertise of industry veteran Paul Barron, has launched to address the unique challenges faced…

Actual Veggies lands $7M in funding

February 25, 2025

Actual Veggies, which provides chef-crafted veggie burgers and vegetable-forward products to the foodservice industry, announced its $7 million Series A round…

Golden Corral closing, rebranding fast-casual concept

February 24, 2025

Golden Corral has shuttered Homeward Kitchen, its first iteration of a fast-casual spinoff and is reopening it in April as Golden Corral Favorites.

Shake Shack beats Q4 earnings despite cold weather, LA fires

February 21, 2025

The California wildfires and freezing January temperatures didn't stop customers from visiting their favorite Shake Shacks, according to CEO Rob Lynch, who…

Speaker Spotlight: Yasaman Stewart, director of marketing for Friendly’s Restaurants

Yasaman Stewart, director of marketing for Friendly's Restaurants, shares a look at her career, her achievements and industry trends ahead of her appearance at…

How to dominate restaurant data

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

A panel at the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit will discuss how to use data to drive growth and profitability.

Lucky Cat's poke added to Genghis Grill menus

February 19, 2025

Lucky Cat Poke Co., a virtual brand created in 2023 by Craveworthy Brands, is introducing in-store dining at nearly 20 Genghis Grill restaurants from Columbus…