Dough Boy Pizza teams up with Harlem Hops in Atlanta

September 20, 2024

Fast casual pizza brand Dough Boy Pizza has partnered with craft beer bar Harlem Hops to open a second Atlanta location at Lee + White Food Hall on Sept. 22.

Tim Hortons US president, Church's Chicken COO headlining #QSRNEXT

September 18, 2024

The virtual talk show airs Nov. 13 and features c-level leaders from White Castle, A&W, Taco John's, FAT Brands, Haven Hot Chicken, The Halal Guys and Smalls…

MOD Pizza rolls out menu refresh

September 17, 2024

MOD Pizza has refreshed its menu to streamline the ordering process and give guests options, according to a press release.

BurgerFi files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

September 12, 2024

BurgerFi International, Inc., owner of the BurgerFi and Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings brands, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, according to a…

Smalls Sliders adding 6 units in Fort Worth

September 6, 2024

Smalls Sliders, which has more than 300 units — dubbed "cans" by the company — under development, has inked its latest multi-unit deal with entrepreneur Brett…

KPOT entering NYC

September 6, 2024

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot, an all-you-can-eat dining experience that merges traditional Asian Hot Pot with Korean BBQ flavors, is opening its 80th location…

Jeni's former CEO launches fund for emerging restaurants

August 29, 2024

A team of veteran leaders in the restaurant and consumer packaged goods industries, including former CEO of Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams John Lowe, has created…

Chipotle Teamsters demanding 'fair contracts'

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

August 28, 2024

Laurie Schalow, Chipotle's chief corporate affairs officer, said the Union is delaying bargaining meetings but her company is committed to ensuring a fair work…

Kona Ice awarded $500K in patent infringement lawsuit

August 22, 2024

Kona Ice, which has over 2,000 trucks serving shaved ice, was awarded $532,905 from a 2017 patent infringement lawsuit against Florida-based competitor…

Tropical Smoothie partners with CMI to fill foam cup needs

August 19, 2024

Tropical Smoothie Cafe has tapped Custom Made Inventory to produce its 12- and 24-ounce foam cups, marking the first time CMI has ventured into foam products.

Papa Johns franchisee joins Lunchbox as adviser

August 19, 2024

Papa Johns franchisee Nadeem Bajwa, who began his career 30 years ago as a delivery driver and now owns over 200 locations, is joining Lunchbox as an adviser.

Sun Holdings acquires Freebirds

August 19, 2024

Sun Holdings, a restaurant company managing a portfolio of over 1,500 restaurants and retail locations, has acquired Freebirds World Burrito, a Texas-based…

Heinz investing $1M in Black-owned restaurants

August 19, 2024

In its fourth year of issuing Black Kitchen Initiative grants, HEINZ is committing an additional $1 million to preserve the legacy of Black-owned restaurants…

Pinky Cole saving vegan eatery

August 15, 2024

Restaurateur Pinky Cole, the owner of Slutty Vegan and Bar Vegan, is taking over The Boujee Southerner, a Black-owned vegan restaurant that recently closed its…

Walmart 'Craves' hot dogs, barbecue

August 14, 2024

Charlotte, North Carolina-based Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ is opening within Walmart stores throughout the United States. The first location will be in…

Starbucks appoints Brian Niccol as CEO, chairman

August 13, 2024

Starbucks has named Brian Niccol as chairman and CEO, replacing Laxman Narasimhan who has stepped down.

Nominations open for FastCasual Top 30 Movers & Shakers in Catering

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

August 12, 2024

Nominations are open for the inaugural Top 30 Movers & Shakers in Catering in partnership with Lunchbox. Closing Sept. 1, the list will highlight the…

IFMA: Fast casual traffic is 'bullish'

August 6, 2024

Although the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association began the year projecting that the food-away-from-home industry would grow .9% in 2024, the…

Sweetgreen opening automated location in California's Fashion Island

August 5, 2024

Adding to its Orange County locations, Sweetgreen is opening Tuesday at Fashion Island in Newport Beach, California.

Operators prioritize tech, training amid economic headwinds

August 2, 2024

Restaurant operators are grappling with persistent food and labor cost increases, but they're also investing heavily in technology, training and marketing to…