Top Fast Casual News

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 […]

Wayback Burgers, America’s favorite hometown burger joint and one of the nation’s fastest-growing burger franchises, is kicking off summer in the sweetest way—with the return of its annual Free Shake Day on Friday, June 20. Known for its hand-dipped milkshakes made to order with Blue Bunny ice cream and milk, the brand is celebrating the […]

Portillo’s, the fast-casual restaurant concept known for its menu of Chicago-style favorites, today announced the appointment of Eugene I. Lee, Jr., a respected veteran of the restaurant industry and award-winning foodservice leader, to Portillo’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. “Gene has dedicated his career to the restaurant industry,” said Mike Miles, Chairman of the Board […]

bb.q Chicken is opening on Saturday, June 14, in Shrewsbury, MA, and the team is excited to welcome the community with our promise of “Best of the Best Quality.” With a carefully curated menu that includes crispy, double-fried chicken, signature sauces, and savory sides, the brand aims to offer something special for everyone – whether […]

The Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism has announced the launch of a new $100,000 initiative—The Flourish Fund, created in partnership with Jersey Mike’s Subs to further expand resources for people and families with autism. The Flourish Fund provides financial support to families caring for a loved one with autism to cover essential autism-related items and services […]

Juice It Up!, one of the nation’s leading açai bowl, handcrafted smoothie and raw juice chains for 30 years, is entering Nevada through a newly signed development agreement. The deal was inked by local franchisee and Marine Corps officer Sukhbir Toor, who will open the brand’s first Silver State location in Gardnerville by late summer. […]

California Tortilla, the unique fast-casual restaurant franchise known for its bold “California-style” Mexican food, is turning 30 this year and is celebrating by turning back time to 1995. On Wednesday June 18, fans can head to any California Tortilla location and score $5 burritos and bowls all day long. “We’ve been proudly serving our guests […]

Cheba Hut, the “Toasted” sub shop known for laid-back vibes, next-level sandwiches and the sweet taste of childhood in a cold cup of Kool-Aid, is rolling up another joint in the DFW area. Opening soon at 2301 E. Broad St., Bldg. 100, Suite 141, the shop is just down the road from Methodist Mansfield Medical […]