I Love Juice Bar launches redesign

January 12, 2021

I Love Juice Bar has launched a brand refresh for the first time since its inception in 2013. In addition to a new menu of juices, smoothies, superfood bowls…

Schlotzsky’s testing 2 drive-thru formats

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Schlotzsky's has designed two drive-thru models to focus heavily on off-premise orders.

El Pollo Loco's redesign caters to off-premise dining

December 2, 2020

El Pollo Loco Inc. has unveiled its "restaurant of the future," designed to enhance off-premise dining powered by a more robust and frictionless digital…

la Madeleine launching mini-size prototype

December 2, 2020

La Madeleine French Bakery & Cafe is debuting a smaller prototype when it opens in February 2021 at 15125 Montfort Dr. in Dallas. The "Petite Market and…

Captain D's 'Express' model reduces start-up costs

November 11, 2020

Captain D's has created a restaurant prototype, called Express, featuring a significantly smaller footprint than its traditional models.

[Fast Casual Executive Summit 2020] Getting Down to Business with Contactless

Execs from Ballard Brands, Firehouse Subs, Fazoli’s Restaurant Group, and NCR Hospitality share how they incorporated the contactless experience without…

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Six Benefits of a Wireless Security Solution for Restaurant Operators

Restaurants face a unique set of challenges in today’s business climate. A security solution can help them cope with many of those challenges.

Penn Station reveals rebrand, redesign

September 14, 2020

Penn Station East Coast Subs is updating its 35-year-old brand with the rollout of PS 2020 — a restaurant redesign and new menu.

How Urban Plates negotiated for more outdoor space

John Zagara, the co-founder of Urban Plates, reveals how he secured more space from his landlords to expand patios at 10 of his locations amid COVID-19.

Juice It Up debuts redesign

August 24, 2020

Juice It Up's flagship location in Costa Mesa, California, is now open and is the concept's first to sport a refreshed store design. Located on the border of…

Al fresco dining: Are you leaving money on the table?

by Steven Starr — President, starrdesign

Part One of our series on outdoors space, we tasked restaurant operators to answer several questions about their outdoor dining space. Part 2 will feature…

Dickey's Barbecue Pit, Fazoli's tap ghost kitchens to advance business

August 14, 2020

Dickey's Barbecue Pit is launching virtual kitchens as its latest franchise opportunity and plans to open the facilities in Chicago, Houston, Orlando and…

Pandemic speeds up operational changes at Sweetgreen

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Like so many other restaurants around the world, Sweetgreen shifted into crisis mode COVID-19 hit but is now preparing for its version of the "new normal."

Fresh Stack Burger Co launches in Chicago

May 15, 2020

The Fresh Stack Burger Co concept, a collaboration from Sean Thomas and Chef Fabio Viviani, is up and running in its first location, in suburban Chicago, and…

Buffalo Wild Wings opening 'Go' store model this week

May 12, 2020

Buffalo Wild Wings will open the doors of its first 'Go' restaurant May 13 designed specifically for takeout and delivery orders. The store is located at at…

BurgerFi expanding delivery via Reef Kitchens

May 6, 2020

BurgerFi International will enter several markets by year's end including Seattle, Nashville, Minneapolis and Houston thanks to a licensing agreement with Reef…

Miami Grill launches next-gen franchise model

April 23, 2020

Miami Grill, a South Florida-based fast casual brand, has created a next-generation business model in direct response to what the company believes will be an…

Benefits of Kitchen Displays Systems

The kitchen represents the heart of a restaurant. Of course, the front counter and dining areas play pivotal roles in the operation as well, feeding into the…

Chicken Salad Chick pivots to 'Quick Chick' operations model

April 16, 2020

Chicken Salad Chick has quickly adapted operations to adhere to mandates across the nation suspending restaurant dine-in services by introducing online…

Seafood fast casual casts franchising net

February 17, 2020

Wharf Hospitality Group Inc., a five-unit fast casual seafood concept based in Alabama, has launched a franchising program to help expand its presence via…