Top Fast Casual News

The wait is over. Huey Magoo’s — the fast-casual brand famous for its bold flavors and hand-crafted chicken tenders — is expanding its presence in Springfield with the grand opening of its newest location. The restaurant marks Huey Magoo’s fifth location in Missouri, third in Springfield and 95th nationwide, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to bold flavors, fresh ingredients and made-to-order meals. Every tender starts […]

One beloved Orlando restaurant is passing the torch to another rising culinary concept in the College Park neighborhood.  Pacchioni’s, the popular food truck known for taking the classic Philadelphia cheesesteak on a flavorful trip around the world, is preparing to open its first brick-and-mortar location in the former Pizza Bruno space at 2429 Edgewater Drive, […]

 Smalls Sliders, the industry-disrupting cheeseburger slider brand, has signed a new three-Can development agreement with Keystone Management Group to bring the rapidly growing concept to Northwest Indiana. The agreement marks Keystone Management Group’s second development deal with Smalls Sliders, building on the five-Can agreement the group signed for Louisville, Kentucky, in late 2025. With its latest […]

Paris Baguette, a top-ranked global bakery café franchise and the No. 1 bakery café in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 for six consecutive years, continued to grow across North America in the third quarter of 2026. The brand signed new franchise agreements, secured leases for future locations, and opened new locations while continuing to see steady guest demand. […]

MOD Pizza will offer veterans and active-duty military members 50 percent off a regular-size pizza or salad at participating locations on Wednesday, November 11, in recognition of Veterans Day. The offer is available in-restaurant only and is limited to one per person. A valid military ID is required.

Mountain Mike’s Pizza, a leading family-style pizza chain for nearly 50 years, and home of the legendary crispy, curly pepperoni, massive 20-inch Mountain-sized pizzas and dough made fresh daily, is bringing back its fan-favorite Heart-Shaped Pizza to salute National Veterans and Military Families Month. For the second straight year, the brand will donate $1 from […]

The holiday season is back and so are the treats guests wait for all year long. Bahama Buck’s is unwrapping the return of two fan-favorite holiday creations: the Santa Sno and Christmas Tree Sno. These limited-edition favorites bring festive flavor and a little extra holiday cheer to Bahama Buck’s shops nationwide.Starting Friday, November 16, guests […]

The holiday season has arrived and Dutch Bros is serving up its most festive menu yet! Featuring two new seasonal sips, a first-ever themed food item and a pair of beloved returning classics, the drive-thru specialty beverage company is turning up the magic all season long. The Merry Magic, Sprinkle Cookie, Hazelnut Truffle, Candy Cane beverages and Holiday […]

A fresh stop for hot subs, cold drinks and laid-back vibes is getting ready to roll into Norman. Cheba Hut “Toasted” Subs, the counterculture sandwich shop known for its chill atmosphere, cottonmouth cures, and bold flavors that hit just right, opens its doors at 1800 24th Ave. NW on Thursday, Nov. 5. To mark the […]

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast-casual chicken salad restaurant concept, is continuing its  impressive pace of growth, surpassing 350 restaurants across 27 states. Building on a record-breaking 2025, Chicken Salad Chick is still trending for record growth in 2026. The brand has awarded more than 100 franchise units so far this year, remains at […]

On November 12, Golden Dynasty, an elevated Chinese takeout concept dedicated exclusively to pickup and delivery, will make its Fort Lauderdale debut. Developed by the team behind local favorite Casa Sensei, a six-time winner of Fort Lauderdale Magazine’s “Best Asian Restaurant,” Golden Dynasty draws on the comfort and nostalgia of traditional Chinese takeout, bringing a […]

Houston TX Hot Chicken has introduced a Friendsgiving Sandwich, available Nov. 1 through Dec. 31 at all locations. The limited-time sandwich features a chicken breast seasoned with Thanksgiving stuffing spices, topped with spiced cranberry sauce, sage aioli, and crispy fried onions on a toasted brioche bun. The offering incorporates traditional Thanksgiving flavors into the brand’s […]

Nash & Smashed, the fast-growing franchise known for hand-smashed burgers and halal-certified Nashville hot chicken, has selected Qu’s intelligent commerce platform to run its restaurants as it expands. Founded less than three years ago, the brand now has 35 franchise locations with more in the pipeline, including new markets in Richmond and Delaware. Each Qu-powered […]

Raising Cane’s plans to open 12 restaurants across 10 states in November, including its first locations in Brick, New Jersey; Fayetteville, North Carolina; and Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The expansion also includes restaurants in Alabama, California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, and Utah. “Opening 12 new Restaurants in November is another exciting milestone in Raising Cane’s […]

Chronic Tacos is making Halloween a little sweeter with a special treat for its loyal guests. On Saturday, October 31, 2026, Chronic Tacos loyalty members can enjoy a free order of Churro Bites as part of the brand’s Halloween Day promotion.  The one-day offer will be sent directly to the Offers section of the Chronic […]

Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop, home of The Bobbie, the original Thanksgiving sandwich, honors the season’s tradition of giving this November with the return of CapsGiving, a national monthlong initiative that puts gratitude into action in local communities.  Throughout November, franchise partners and corporate teams across the country will give back to causes that matter to them […]

TOUS les JOURS, the bakery café known for its freshly baked breads, handcrafted pastries, cakes, and beverages inspired by Korean traditions, is introducing a limited-time Shine Muscat collection featuring three bakery creations made with premium Shine Muscat grapes. Available October 29 through November 25 at five participating corporate locations in California and New York, the […]