Fast Casual

May 24, 2013

Fast Casual

featured articles

One to Watch: Bullritos Texas-based brand offers its own take on the Mexican fast-casual category.	One to Watch: Zoës Kitchen Fast-casual concept focuses on healthy options with a Mediterranean twist.
The Rise, Fall, and Rise of Sbarro Sbarro will use new pizza recipe and fast-casual rebranding to fight back from bankruptcy.	Flex Casual: The Best of Both Worlds More quick serves are entering the flex-casual market, attracting fast-casual customers by day and full-service diners by night.
The 5 in 5 A look at the five segments everyone will be talking about in 2017.	Stepping Up to Fast Casual Quick-serve companies roll out fast-casual concepts to serve new demographics.
The Great Spin-Off More fine-dining and casual brands are opening fast-casual sister concepts in an effort to capture a new customer base.	One to Watch: Roti Mediterranean Grill Serving healthy Mediterranean food through quick service has proved successful for this fast-casual concept.
Sloco, Jeremy Barlow & Food Fast QSR's columnist and self-labeled “determined capitalist” is convinced sustainability and local sourcing are the future of foodservice.	Fulfilling Generation Next Diversity and authenticity are key when trying to attract complex Millennials.

industry headlines

Salsarita's Signs on for 3 in KY; Acquires 5 in NC

2013-04-23

Salsarita’s, the Fresh Mexican Cantina with locations across the country, has announced a development agreement that will bring three new...

Elevation Burger Helps to Raise Awareness of Celiac Disease

2013-04-22

Elevation Burger, the rapidly growing, national fast-casual restaurant known for its burgers, reaffirms its commitment to providing gluten-...

Smashburger Makes its Way to Panama

2013-04-22

QSR International, the master franchisee of Smashburger fast-casual branded restaurants in Central America and the Caribbean, has entered into a...

For the First Time, Mooyah Dips Its Toes in Int'l Waters

2013-04-18

MOOYAH, a fast-casual, “better burger,” fries and shakes chain, announced a three-tiered geographic objective to its next phase of...

Burger 21 Builds Bigger Presence in Orlando, FL

2013-04-18

Burger 21, a new better-burger franchise founded by the owners of The Melting Pot Restaurants, announced it is targeting additional areas in the...

Cowboy Chicken Adds Franchise Development Director

2013-04-17

Cowboy Chicken-Wood Fire Rotisserie, the popular seven-unit Dallas-based fast casual brand, has named Kathy Davidson as their new director...

Former Applebee's Vet Signs On for 10 Pie Five Units

2013-04-09

The Kansas City, Missouri, area will soon welcome its first Pie Five Pizza Co. restaurant in a 10-unit franchise agreement with former Applebee...

Veggie Grill Plants New Roots in San Fernando Valley

2013-04-03

Veggie Grill, the popular West Coast fast casual restaurant concept, announces that its brand new Encino location will open its doors to the...

Uncle Maddio's Tosses Up New Pizza Joint in Tennessee

2013-04-01

Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint is scheduled to open its first Knoxville, Tennessee, location in May, with two more to follow.

Due to its...

Mooyah Fans Play Chef to Create the Ultimate Burger

2013-04-01

Mooyah, a fast-casual, “better burger,” fries, and shakes chain, is calling on its guests and social media fans to show off their...

OPERATOR RESOURCES

Smart Chain Reports

Smart Chain Reports

Articles by Issue