Biscuitville opens in Winston-Salem

May 18, 2018

Biscuitville Fresh Southern has opened its Winston-Salem location that includes the concept's new design, according to a company press release.    "Our new…

Pincho Factory names former Papa Murphy's exec as president, raises funding for expansion

April 2, 2018

Pincho Factory is reporting major growth initiatives this week, naming Jason Tipp — formerly CDO of Papa Murphy's — as its president, closing its first round…

Giada De Laurentiis' latest restaurant mixes fine dining fare with fast casual flair

March 6, 2018

Pronto by Giada, which is chef, author and television personality Giada De Laurentiis’s first fast casual concept, is now open at Caesars Palace Las Vegas. The…

Starbucks gives inside look to newest Reserve store in Seattle

Starbucks has opened the doors of its Starbucks Reserve in Seattle, where customers can sample small-lot Starbucks Reserve coffees and Princi food.

Why Smiling Moose is betting on full-service concept

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Smiling Moose Rocky Mountain Deli — based in Colorado with 16 units in seven states — unveiled a prototype last month in Denver for a casual dining version of…

Verts Mediterranean Grill announces 2nd name change

November 29, 2017

After changing its name in 2016, from Vertskebap to Verts Mediterranean Grill, the chain announced this week that it's trying on another identity — Noon…

Chuck E. Cheese 'schools' fast casuals on appealing to millennials

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Chuck E Cheese feels like a safe place for my family, and that's saying a lot these days.

Shake Shack launches kiosk-only location in NYC

October 2, 2017

Shake Shack will introduce its first cashless kiosks at a new restaurant in New York City this month, according to a press release. Located at 51 Astor Place…

Tony Packo's creates new fast casual brand

September 14, 2017

Toledo-based Tony Packo's has spun off a fast casual brand to serve its Hungarian hot dogs. Packo's Eastern European Kitchen, now open at 3348 Secor Road in…

Ono Hawaiian says 'aloha' to Hemet, California

September 8, 2017

Ono Hawaiian BBQ continues its Southern California expansion with an opening in the city of Hemet. The chain's 65th location, which opens Friday at 2461 West…

Why Burrito Beach is investing 'hundreds of thousands of dollars' on remodel

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The six-unit brand has created a fresh new look and feel to adapt to consumers' constantly evolving needs, CEO Greg Schulson told FastCasual.

Chipotle remodels first location

September 7, 2017

Chipotle Mexican Grill reopened its first unit's doors today following a summer-long renovation, according to a press release. The original Chipotle opened in…

Houston's Bellagreen launching in October

August 23, 2017

Houston-based Ruggles Green has rebranded to Bellagreen and will open with the new branding in October in the city’s Vintage Marketplace. The other five…

Fast casual burger joints increasing Texas footprints

August 9, 2017

Texas is richer by two fast casual burger joints this month. Austin's Hopdoddy Burger Bar opens its first Fort Worth location Aug. 21, while Florida's BurgerFi…

Pork & Mindy's debuts menu items, restaurant design

August 3, 2017

Pork & Mindy's was developed by Food Network Star and Executive Chef Jeff Mauro and recently launched a Chicago location, as well as a kid's menu…

Pie Five Plano launching updated restaurant design

August 2, 2017

In an effort to spice up its offering, Pie Five debuted has debuted a new restaurant design in Plano, Texas, and released a 14-inch pizza, wine, wings and…

Seattle's Kidd Valley opens on waterfront

July 28, 2017

Seattle-based Kidd Valley is opening the doors to its newest waterfront location next week on Pier 54 in Seattle. Located next to Ivar's Acres of Clams and…

A sneak peek at Martina hits Instagram

July 21, 2017

Danny Meyer's new fast casual pizzeria concept, Martina, was teased in a July 19 live video on the restaurant's Instagram page, according to an Eater article.

Back Yard Burgers re-enters Jackson market

July 14, 2017

Back Yard Burgers opened a location in Jackson, Tennesee, after its first location in the area closed in 2012.

Legacy Hall serving fast casual fare in upscale food court vibe

by Matthew Harper — Intern, Networld Media Group

A group of fast casual concepts, including a brewery and a restaurant specializing in wine, are opening this fall in one building in Plano, Texas. Legacy Hall…