Top Fast Casual News

Potbelly is kicking off the first day of summer with a one-day-only BOGO sandwich deal.  On Friday, June 20, all Potbelly sandwich fans and newbies can purchase any Original or BIG sandwich and get a second Original sandwich free. This exclusive promotion is available for everyone, but only with orders placed through the Potbelly app […]

MilkShake Factory, the neighborhood dessert destination known for its handspun milkshakes and small batch, premium chocolates, is opening its first-ever Virginia location in Chesapeake on Saturday, June 28. Located at 648 Grassfield Parkway, Chesapeake, VA 23323, the new store will celebrate its Grand Opening with a festive lineup of giveaways, music, and sweet treats from […]

French-inspired bakery and café la Madeleine celebrates the “Summer of Salade Samplers,” with the launch of fresh, seasonal offerings that include three new salades for mixing and matching, plus four Refresher beverages and a delectable Brioche BLT, all perfect for warm-weather dining. With the new summer lineup, la Madeleine’s famous Salade Sampler offers 560 ways […]

Local Kitchens —the fast casual restaurant brand known for collaborating with acclaimed chefs to create one-of-a-kind, regionally inspired menus —is opening its first Los Angeles location in Studio City on July 2, 2025. Known for uniting visionary chefs from diverse culinary backgrounds, each with a rich regional food story to tell, Local Kitchens is putting a […]

Penn Station East Coast Subs, the fast-casual sandwich franchise known for its craveable variety of made-to-order hot and cold subs, fresh-cut fries, and fresh-squeezed lemonade, is celebrating 40 years of flavor by giving back to the customers who made it all possible. To mark the occasion, the brand is launching Penn Station Rewards, a new […]

&pizza, a mission-driven, culture focused pizza concept dedicated to better flavor, quality ingredients and societal betterment, today announced its first D.C. franchisee, I WILL PIZZA. Coming just two months after the brand announced its intentions to franchise, I WILL PIZZA has acquired three of &pizza’s restaurants in Washington, D.C. including Navy Yard, U Street, and […]

bb.q Chicken, one of the fastest-growing Korean fried chicken brands in the U.S., is approaching its 300th location – and its newest stop is Dublin, CA. Set to open its doors on Monday, June 16, this exciting new restaurant is ready to bring bold Korean flavors and a fresh dining experience to the community. The […]

To celebrate the longest day of summer, CAVA is turning up the heat with a one-day-only offer. On Friday, June 20, CAVA will be gifting all CAVA Rewards members an order of free pita chips, either in the beloved Classic flavor or the bold new Hot Harissa flavor.

Beyond Juicery + Eatery is celebrating its 20th anniversary on Friday, June 20 — fittingly, on the first day of summer — with a series of limited-time offerings and experiences that reflect its evolution from a regional smoothie shop to a fast-growing lifestyle brand rooted in flavor, function and wellness. The brand was born from […]

Bikky, a customer data platform built exclusively for multi-unit restaurants, announced its partnership with Tiki Taco, a fast-growing, neighborhood taco joint specializing in Southern California-style tacos and burritos inspired by the flavors of Polynesia, Thailand, and Mexico. Tiki Taco was founded by three entrepreneurs, just prior to the pandemic. The team weathered COVID with a […]

After a sizzling start to its first-ever breakfast pilot this Spring, Portillo’s is expanding access to its morning menu to even more fans. Beginning Tuesday, June 17, the brand is rolling out its limited-time breakfast offerings to five additional locations within the Chicago area – Summit, Skokie, Glendale Heights, Harwood Heights, and the North side […]

Pinkbox Doughnuts and Live Nation have partnered for a one-day only promotion this Friday, June 20,to offer customers a chance to win tickets to see New Kids on the Block: The Right Stuff Las Vegas Residency at Park MGM on Thursday, July 3. Pinkbox Doughnuts will be bringing back a fan favorite, The Caramelo doughnut, a […]

This July, D.C.-based Timber Pizza Co. is opening its signature neighborhood pizza joint in downtown Charleston, South Carolina’s, booming East Central District. It’s the brand’s first in the state, second in the Carolinas and seventh nationwide. Customers living in or just passing through this bustling epicenter of southern charm can expect a new generation of […]