Top Fast Casual News

The Big Biscuit Teaming Up with Pajama Jam

The Big Biscuit, a modern All-American breakfast and lunch franchise concept known for its classic comfort food served with genuine hometown hospitality, is BIG on community and rising to meet the needs of area children facing homelessness and poverty. The restaurant is teaming up with Q104 for Pajama Jam, an annual pajama collection drive. Starting […]

Nothing Bundt Cakes Taps Joel Larkin as Chief Development Officer

Nothing Bundt Cakes, the nation’s largest specialty cake company, has appointed franchise development veteran Joel Larkin as chief development officer to lead the fast-growing, 635-unit brand’s continued expansion. Larkin brings over two decades of franchise development and operations expertise to Nothing Bundt Cakes. He most recently served as chief franchise and development officer at European […]

TooJay’s and Lilly Pulitzer Introduce Limited Edition Cake

In a unique, sweet partnership between two iconic Florida-based brands, TooJay’s Deli, and Lilly Pulitzer have teamed up to create a limited-edition Lemon Coconut Cake, celebrating Lilly Pulitzer’s 65th anniversary. This delicious cake is now available at all 20 TooJay’s locations across Florida. Marking the first-ever partnership between Lilly Pulitzer and a restaurant, the celebratory […]

Hawaiian Bros to Open Franchise Location in Wichita, Kansas

Hawaiian Bros is opening its first island-inspired franchise location in Wichita. This will be the second Hawaiian Bros restaurant opened by Ohana Restaurant Group under their recent franchisee agreement. The restaurant’s simplified menu showcases the delicious flavors of Hawaii, including island-inspired plate lunches with fresh, flavorful meats like slow-roasted pulled pork and marinated teriyaki chicken, paired […]

Cilantro Taco Grill Opens First Franchise Location

Cilantro Taco Grill, the nation’s fastest-growing authentic Mexican fast-casual franchise, recently celebrated the grand opening of its 18th Chicago location—and its first franchise location—in Wheeling, on November 9th. Located at 749 N. Milwaukee Ave., converted from an old Dunkin’ Donuts, the event drew huge crowds, with guests enjoying a festive ribbon-cutting ceremony, live Mariachi music, […]

District Taco Announces New Menu Lineup

District Taco, the premier Mexican fast-casual restaurant known for its authentic Yucatán flavors, announced a new lineup of menu items designed to bring value, convenience, and flavor to customers during a time when every dollar counts. The brand’s newest release, Churritos, are now available across all locations, while the eagerly anticipated Fiesta Box bundle is […]

Potbelly Finalizes Multi-Unit Deal in Georgia

Potbelly Corporation, the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop, announced plans to open its first shops in Georgia after finalizing a multi-unit development agreement with franchise partner Royal Restaurant Group. Through the agreement, Royal Restaurant Group, a national franchise group that successfully operates restaurant locations for global brands, will bring 15 Potbelly shops to Georgia, all in […]

Tropical Smoothie Cafe Opens 1,500th Location

Tropical Smoothie Cafe, one of the nation’s leading fast-casual restaurant brands consistently recognized for its long-standing commitment to quality, innovation, and franchisee success, announced today that the brand has reached a significant milestone by officially opening its 1,500th cafe. Located in the brand’s home state of Georgia, the new cafe will host its grand opening on […]

Slim Chickens Signs 10-Unit Deal for Northern Atlanta Suburbs

Slim Chickens announced a 10-unit development agreement in the northern Atlanta suburbs. The expansion will bring the brand’s signature chicken tenders to several counties, including Floyd, Gordon, Bartow, Cherokee, Forsyth, Hall, Jackson and Clarke with the first location opening by April 2026. Leading the development are Lance Burns and Mike Waller of Peach State Slims. […]

Culver’s to Host Concretes for a Cause Fundraiser in November

An astounding 18 million U.S. households experienced food insecurity last year, and Culver’s restaurants nationwide are coming together once again to help uplift those in need. From Nov. 18-22, the chain will host its Concretes for a Cause fundraiser, donating $1 from every Concrete Mixer sold to local food banks and hunger relief initiatives. Concretes […]

Orange Leaf to Hold Grand Opening in Pharr, Texas

Orange Leaf is celebrating the grand opening of its newest co-branded Humble Donuts location in Pharr, Texas near the Rio Grande Valley. The Orange Leaf grand opening event will feature fun activities and unbeatable offers for the whole family including: The new Pharr location will provide locals in the Valley with a fun and familiar space to […]

Which Wich Honors 21st Anniversary with Multiple Promotions and Giveaways

Which Wich Superior Sandwiches is commemorating its 21st anniversary with a series of promotions and givebacks through the end of the year. The sandwich brand is inviting guests to celebrate with scratch-off prizes, a Thanksgiving charity initiative and a new “Bag of the Day” weekday promotion, offering customers value-driven deals on their favorite sandwiches.  Daily Deals […]

QDOBA Accelerates Growth with 22 Franchise Deals in its Fiscal 2024

QDOBA, America’s #2 restaurant brand in the Mexican fast-casual category, celebrates today a banner year of growth, achieving 14 consecutive quarters of positive same-store sales and 22 new franchise signings nationwide. For its fiscal year ending September 2024, QDOBA posted a 7.7% comp sales increase on top of last year’s 6.3% comp sales increase.  As […]

Dave’s Hot Chicken Partners with Qu to Enhance Guest Experience

Dave’s Hot Chicken is turning up the heat with innovative technology, keeping the bar high for operational efficiency in the fast-casual dining industry. As one of the nation’s fastest-growing fast-casual chains, Dave’s Hot Chicken is continuing its upward trajectory by enhancing operational capabilities with the integration of Qu’s unified commerce platform. Designed to streamline the brand’s ever-expanding […]

Blaze Pizza Inks Deal to Grow in SoCal Market

Blaze Pizza is firing up its growth engine thanks to a partnership with a multi-unit franchisee with extensive fast casual and quick service experience. Blaze Pizza’s latest development plan targets the Southern California market, covering Ventura, Santa Barbara, and the Upper San Fernando Valley—all areas west of Los Angeles. This five-unit agreement is with Red […]

Golden Krust Releases Limited-Time Jerk Turkey

Golden Krust, a Jamaican fast-casual restaurant chain, announced the launch of a limited-time Thanksgiving offering: Jerk Turkey. Available at select locations in Georgia, Florida, and New York City, this unique holiday dish combines the bold, aromatic flavors of Golden Krust’s signature Jamaican Jerk Chicken with the festive appeal of turkey. Golden Krust’s Jerk Turkey is […]

Jan’s Health Bar Announces Opening in Long Beach, California

Orange County-based Jan’s Health Bar announced the opening of its seventh location in Long Beach, marking a new chapter in the brand’s more-than-50-year legacy of serving fresh, simple, and nutritious food. Located just a mile from California State University, Long Beach, Jan’s Health Bar brings its beloved menu of sandwiches, salads, and smoothies to a […]