Top Fast Casual News

Paradies Lagardère, a leading airport concessionaire, announces the successful openings of several new restaurants at major U.S. airports during the second quarter of 2025. The new restaurants in Asheville, North Carolina; Detroit, Michigan; Sarasota, Florida; and Palm Springs and San Francisco, California, reflect the company’s strategic focus on delivering innovative dining options that enhance the traveler experience […]

Habit Burger & Grill, the California-based restaurant company renowned for its award-winning Charburgers grilled over an open flame, signature sandwiches, fresh salads, and more, announces today the launch of their latest restaurant opening in Lake Elsinore, CA. The new restaurant is located at 18310 Collier Ave., Lake Elsinore, CA 92530. Their famous “Habit Hospitality” will […]

Fast-growing Shipley Do-Nuts, the nation’s largest donut and kolache brand, will open its first shop in Missouri by early 2026 at 2715 W. 76 Country Blvd. in Branson. Founded in 1936 in Houston, Shipley offers more than 60 varieties of fresh donuts, handmade daily. These include its signature plain glazed, cut in the iconic Shipley […]

SAMBAZON, the pioneer and industry leader in Açaí, is bringing its purple-powered superfood bowls to New York with the opening of its first franchise location at 1175 Fulton Street in Brooklyn. Located in a growing health and wellness hub on Fulton Street across from Blink Fitness and Lincoln Market, the new store is owned and operated […]

Newk’s Eatery, the fast-casual brand known for craveable, made-from-scratch food and category-defining menu innovation, has announced the return of Chris Cheek as chief development officer. A familiar face with deep ties to the brand, Cheek previously served in the same role from 2014 to 2019 — a period of strong growth during which the brand […]

Shah’s Halal Food, the world’s fastest-growing quick-serve halal brand, announces the grand opening celebration of its milestone 100th U.S location in Edison, New Jersey. The company will host a community celebration on July 12, 2025, featuring complimentary chicken and lamb over rice platters for guests who come by between 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM. Attendees […]

We’re excited to announce the new opening of bb.q Chicken Nutley on June 30th in New Jersey! Whether you’re craving a family dinner, a quick lunch between meetings, or a solo food date, bb.q Chicken has you covered with to-go and delivery options. bb.q Chicken is proud to share not just food – but a […]

Habit Burger & Grill, the California-based restaurant company renowned for its award-winning Charburgers grilled over an open flame, signature sandwiches, fresh salads, and more, announces today the launch of their latest restaurant opening in Folsom, CA, marking their second location in the city. The new restaurant’s address is 3290 E. Bidwell St., Folsom, CA 95630. […]

Pure Green, the functional wellness brand on a mission to build healthier communities through clean, nutrient-dense smoothies, açaí bowls, cold-pressed juices and wellness shots, is rapidly expanding its footprint and closing in on a major milestone: 100 open locations by early 2026. In just six months, the juice bar has grown from 43 to 70 […]

The Melt, the fast-casual brand redefining comfort food with its signature World’s Meltiest Burger, announces the opening of its newest restaurant in Tempe, Arizona. Located at 777 Building Rd. in the bustling Novus Place center, adjacent to Arizona State University (ASU), the eagerly anticipated restaurant is The Melt’s second Maricopa County location, following a successful […]

Currito, a fast-casual franchise fueling communities through their globally inspired menu, is thrilled to announce its plans for continued national expansion with six newly signed development deals in key markets across the U.S. The brand recently secured a three-unit area development agreement in the Newark, DE area, has added on two new units to an existing […]

Cowboy Chicken, the beloved fast casual restaurant known for its wood-fire rotisserie chicken and hearty Southern sides, announced the signing of a lease agreement with Vesta Restaurant Group to open a new location in Plano, Texas, in late fall. The new restaurant is located at 8245 Preston Road in the heart of Plano’s thriving dining […]

Blaze Pizza, the nation’s leading fast-casual, build-your-own pizza brand, is officially fired up its ovens in Boiling Springs, South Carolina, with a brand-new location opening at 861 Double Bridge Rd., Unit B. Operated by local father-son team Stewart and Will Coates of Sliced by Coates LLC, this is the first of several Blaze Pizza locations […]

Since opening its first Restaurant in Texas 20 years ago, Raising Cane’s has supported thousands of local Communities across the state in times of need. Today, Raising Cane’s owner and founder Todd Graves announced a $1,000,000 donation to the American Red Cross in the wake of the severe devastation across the Texas Hill Country following […]

Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks announced that Suhel Ahmed, a successful franchisee in the Quick Service Restaurant space, has joined the company as a strategic adviser. With years of experience building and scaling franchise operations across the Northeast, Suhel will work closely with the Big Dave’s executive team to guide the brand’s next phase of national growth. […]

Your Pie Pizza, the original down-the-line, customizable brick oven pizza brand, is embracing the peak of peach season with the return of its beloved Summer Peach Craft Series, launching June 29 at participating locations nationwide. A longtime guest favorite, this limited-time menu celebrates the season’s juiciest ingredient with five handcrafted offerings that blend summer sweetness […]

Nékter Juice Bar is turning up the heat this summer with its biggest guest celebration yet. Today the brand announced its Summer of Savings Celebration, featuring exclusive value for Nékter Rewards Members, including 20% off purchases of $20 or more* plus surprise weekly deals designed to keep guests feeling refreshed, nourished and on track with their wellness goals […]

Barberitos, known for its better-for-you, Mexican-inspired dishes, is encouraging its guests to Guac ‘Til You Drop in its summer sweepstakes in partnership with Avocados From Mexico. The promotion gives avocado fans a chance to win big, just for enjoying their favorite avocado-packed menu items. “We’re thrilled to partner with Avocados From Mexico to give our […]

California Tortilla, a unique fast-casual restaurant franchise that serves “California style” Mexican food, honors the memory of longtime fan Ethan Joshua Schwartz this July with a fundraiser benefiting Happy 2 Be Home. Participating locations will donate a portion of Chips & Queso sales throughout the month to support the organization in Ethan’s name. To celebrate […]

Jeff’s Bagel Run, the cult-favorite bagel brand known for its scratch-made bagels and devoted fan following, has announced the signing of five new multi-unit franchise agreements, adding 24 stores to its rapidly growing footprint. With this latest wave of development, the brand now has 118 locations open or in the pipeline across the United States.  […]

Fresh Kitchen, where healthy food is fast, flavorful and customizable, is writing the next chapter of its story with a brand-new flagship location set to open in early 2026. The new restaurant is taking over the former Ducky’s Sports Lounge space at 1719 W. Kennedy Blvd. and will be the largest Fresh Kitchen yet, doubling […]