Restaurant design: How to be 'on trend, not trendy'

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Being on trend with décor is great until the trend is over and an operator is left with a restaurant that shows its age. The best way to keep that from…

Johnny Rockets to debut fast casual concept

September 25, 2015

Although Johnny Rockets has dabbled in the fast casual space with counter-service prototypes of the brand, it’s now launching a separate fast casual concept…

Penn Station celebrates 30th birthday with new design

September 17, 2015

Penn Station East Coast Subs is celebrating 30 years in business this year and will launch a new restaurant design this fall.

The name game: Why one CEO rebranded his 'new' burger concept

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Bo’s Steak & Grill closed its doors for several days and re-opened last month as Cole’s Backyard Grill.

Cheeseburger Bobby's hopes makeover will attract Millennials

July 14, 2015

Cheeseburger Bobby’s is trying to attract and retain the newest wave of consumers — the coveted and discerning millennials — with a redesign.

Salata unveils restaurant makeover

July 9, 2015

Salata founder releases details about the restaurant’s renovation.

Restaurant branding expert to launch bagel concept in Florida

July 8, 2015

Tim Holcomb, one of Florida's restaurant branding and marketing consultants, and his agency, TCreative, are developing a prototype for a new fast casual…

2015 Fast Casual Top 100

FastCasual.com's tenth annual review of the restaurant segment's Top 100 movers and shakers takes a look at the brands, marketing campaigns, menu trends and…

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Garden Fresh announces best monthly sales in the last six years

February 26, 2015

The increase includes and 8 percent bump from refreshed restaurants located in southern California.

Fazoli's hits refresh with menu overhaul and elevated service

With guest frequency below where he wants it to be, Fazoli's CEO Carl Howard asked his customers what it would take to get them in the door more often. The…

HMSHost to open Starbucks Reserve Evenings at LAX

December 23, 2014

HMSHost has signed an agreement with Westfield to bring four new restaurants to Los Angeles International Airport's Terminal 6.

Mission Burrito rebrands as 'Überrito'

December 19, 2014

The name change is the first step in a three-step process that will include revamping the décor in four existing Houston-area units and developing new markets.

Starbucks China opens new reserve store, rolls out partner exchange program

December 18, 2014

The Chengdu Taikoo Li store features Sichuan-inspired tiles, silk artwork by local craftsmen, and a warm wood tone interior similar to the materials used in…

Feast BBQ opens 2nd location

December 17, 2014

Indiana-based Feast BBQ is jumping the Ohio River to open a second location in Louisville, Kentucky.

Fuddruckers plants flag in Delaware

December 12, 2014

The remodeled 6,430-square-foot space is located at 40 Geoffrey Drive in Newark.

Maui Wowi Hawaiian surfs into West Palm Beach, Florida

December 4, 2014

The location at the Palm Beach Outlets is located on the east side of the shopping center in front of the New York & Company Outlet.

Genghis Grill opens at DFW

December 3, 2014

The new restaurant represents Concessions International's second Genghis location and the franchise's second Dallas airport location.

Secrets to successful restaurant site selection

Tour prospective sites in order from worst to best, which will allow you to become more confident, ask better questions and be more in control of the leasing…

Buffalo's Express added to LA-area Fatburger location

November 26, 2014

Buffalo's Express brings chicken wings with 13 different sauces to the combined location's better burger-based menu.

Sip Savvy, Einstein Bros., Red Mango land at San Jose airport

November 25, 2014

The three new restaurants, operated by airport concessionaire Mission Yogurt, will operate in Terminal A.