Top Fast Casual News

Angry Chickz Signs Area Development Agreement in Illinois

Angry Chickz, the rapidly growing Nashville-style Hot Chicken brand, is bringing its signature heat to Illinois through a new area development agreement with Anand Patel. This marks another pivotal milestone in Angry Chickz’s strategic expansion into untapped markets across the United States. With more than a decade of experience in his family’s Dunkin’ operations, Patel […]

Birdcall to Enter McKinney, Texas

 Birdcall – a burgeoning fast-casual craft chicken chain that specializes in all-natural chicken, award-winning sandwiches, and more – is getting ready to open its second Dallas-Fort Worth area location in McKinney. Located at 4702 West University Drive, the new restaurant is set to open on Monday, February 17 at 10:30 a.m. The first 50 customers will have a chance […]

Rusty Taco Refreshes its Menu

Craving something new? Rusty Taco is delivering a new menu with bold flavors. The new menu launch at Rusty Taco debuted on Jan. 28 at Rusty Taco’s flagship restaurant located at 4802 Greenville Ave in Dallas. In the weeks to follow, the rollout will expand to four additional locations: 775 Grapevine Hwy. #400 in Hurst, Texas, 210 […]

Mountain Mike’s Pizza Opens in Moorpark, California

Mountain Mike’s Pizza, a leading family-style pizza chain for over 45 years, known for its legendary crispy, curly pepperonis, massive 20-inch Mountain-sized pizzas and dough made fresh daily, opened in Moorpark, California, marking the brand’s second location in Ventura County. The Moorpark location is owned and operated by longtime multi-unit franchisees Aamir and Bashir Khan, […]

Biscuitville Celebrating Black History Month with Special Spotlights

In honor of Black History Month, Biscuitville is celebrating renowned chef, iconic cookbook author, teacher and preservationist – Edna Lewis (1916 – 2006). In following tradition of years past, Biscuitville also is highlighting one of its own team members, Alon Vanterpool, Biscuitville’s Director of Internal Communications. “We are grateful to celebrate two such talented individuals […]

Wing Snob Announces ‘Any 2 for You and Your Boo’ Combo for Valentine’s Day

Wing Snob spreads the love this Valentine’s Day with a deal for two. Introducing the ‘Any 2 for You and Your Boo’ combo, a special meal designed for couples (or besties) looking to share their love for great food. Known for their wide variety of bold and unique sauces and dry rubs, the national chicken wing brand delivers […]

Island Fin Poké Co. Announces Opening in South Tampa

Florida-based fast-casual poké concept Island Fin Poké Co. announced the soft opening of their new location in South Tampa, Florida. Island Fin’s newest location will mark the franchise’s 10th location in Florida and 22nd location overall in the United States. Island Fin’s newest location will bring the poké craze to South Tampa with the franchise’s […]

Dickey’s Launches New Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Sandwich

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is bringing the heat – and the honey – with its all-new Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Sandwich, available for a limited time in February and March. This mouthwatering creation combines Dickey’s legendary barbecue flavors with the trending sweet heat of hot honey, delivering a bold twist on the brand’s classic smoked and crispy chicken […]

Crimson Coward Nashville Hot Chicken Announces Customer Appreciation Events

Crimson Coward Nashville Hot Chicken, known for its mouthwatering Nashville-style chicken sandwiches, tenders and more, announced customer appreciation events at its Columbia, Owings Mills and Pasadena locations in Maryland. From 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on February 1 Crimson Coward will be showing love to the locals with free food and discounts. The first 25 […]

Cousins Subs Brings Back Reuben Sub and Mint Shake

Cousins Subs announces the return of its popular Reuben sub and mint shake for a limited time. Available at all locations, the sub and shake can be ordered in-store, online and through the Cousins Subs app through Sunday, March 16. “We’re excited to bring back these fan favorites just in time for St. Patrick’s Day,” said […]

PDQ Chicken Gets Ready for Big Game with Super Offer

The Big Game is almost here and PDQ Chicken has an exciting new Super offer for this year’s matchup on Sunday, February 9. For every 25 Tenders or 50 Nuggets ordered on February 8 or 9, Guests will receive a $10 Loyalty reward through the PDQ Rewards App. And for every 50 Tenders or 100 […]

Ziggi’s Coffee Enters the Dirty Soda Game with Colorado Test

Ziggi’s Coffee, one of America’s leading specialty franchised concepts dedicated to serving only the finest roasted coffee, uniquely handcrafted beverages and wide variety of eats and treats, has announced the trial launch of its new Dirty Soda menu at its Mead, Colorado, location. The brand plans to expand this offering to 13 additional pilot locations starting […]

Schmackary’s to Open Location in NYC’s Union Square

Lights! Curtain! Action! Schmackary’s, the bakeshop star of Broadway, is making its off-Broadway debut with a new location in Union Square (129 Fourth Avenue, NY, NY, 10003). Opening on February 1st, the new location will be the first New York City franchise of 13 that Schmackary’s has planned for the New York City and Northern […]

Vitality Bowls Rolls Out First Food Truck

Vitality Bowls, the leading health-food café concept that specializes in açaí bowls, smoothies, salads, wraps, grain bowls and more, made with antioxidant-rich and nutritious superfoods, announced the exciting debut of its first-ever food truck “café” in Modesto. Spearheaded by local Vitality Bowls owner and entrepreneur, Silvana Robin, the new mobile location will serve as another […]

Juice It Up! Achieved Major Growth Milestones in 2024

Celebrating three decades of leadership in 2025 as a pioneer in the acai bowl, smoothie, and juice segment, Juice It Up! achieved remarkable milestones in 2024 that set the stage for continued success. The brand reported impressive Same Store Sales (SSS) growth of 8.1% and a 10.8% increase in Total System Sales (TSS), surpassing $50 million for […]