Top Fast Casual News

Fazoli’s Opens New Location in Anderson, South Carolina

Fazoli’s, FAT Brands’ fast and fresh Italian chain, has officially opened a new location in Anderson, SC in partnership with Impact Hospitality Group. Located at 3091 Liberty Hwy, Anderson, SC 29621, the new restaurant marks the third location for Fazoli’s in the state. “The greatest form of growth is when you continue to expand with your existing […]

Huey Magoo’s Opens Second Springfield, Missouri, Restaurant

The wait is over. Huey Magoo’s – the fast-casual brand famous for its bold flavors and hand-crafted chicken tenders, is bringing its fan-favorite tenders to a second location in Springfield, Mo. with the grand opening of its Battlefield Road location. Huey Magoo’s expands its commitment to bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and made-to-order meals with the opening of its […]

Angry Chickz to Open First Texas Location

Angry Chickz, the beloved Nashville hot chicken brand that has captivated food lovers across the West Coast, is bringing its bold, spicy flavors to Houston. The brand’s first Texas location will open on April 25, 2025, at 18207 Egret Bay Blvd. in Webster, just a short drive from the bustling Clear Lake area and a […]

Bubbakoo’s Burritos Opens in Johnson City, Tennessee

Bubbakoo’s Burritos, the award-winning Mexican-fusion concept, has announced its latest location coming to Johnson City on April 7th with the first 50 customers receiving free burritos in celebration.  Located at 1120 West State of Franklin Road, located next to Alumni Hall, this new Bubbakoo’s Burritos is owned and operated by Vick Patel, marking his first location. As a […]

Giordano’s Unveils $100K Sweepstakes

Giordano’s, Chicago’s hometown deep-dish pizza brand, has teamed up with Shared Sweeps to provide online patrons a life-changing, once-in-a-lifetime Chicago vacation and a new Ford Bronco. Just as Giordano’s is passionate about pizza and Chicago, they are granting one lucky winner a dream Chicago vacation when shipping their pizza on www.ship.giordanos.com.  The winner will receive […]

16 Handles to Launch Dubai Chocolate Flavor on April 16

National frozen dessert brand 16 Handles is set to launch a Dubai Chocolate frozen yogurt flavor April 16, playing to the viral dessert trend now sweeping the globe.  Dubai Chocolate is a luxurious chocolate bar filled with layers of crispy knafeh and rich pistachio, offering a perfect balance of crunch, nuttiness and smooth chocolate. The […]

Dos Toros Reopens in NYC’s Grand Central Station

Dos Toros Taqueria, the beloved mission-style eatery, will open its relocated Grand Central location on Tuesday, April 8, at 10:30 am. This reopening marks a new chapter for the brand in Midtown Manhattan, just steps from Grand Central Terminal.  While breakfast will not be served on opening day, the morning menu featuring the classic breakfast […]

Happy Joe’s Looks to Grow in Iowa Markets

Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream, the legendary family-friendly brand known for bringing pizza, ice cream and big smiles to generations of Midwestern families, has officially reopened development opportunities in a trade area rich with history and brand loyalty: eastern and central Iowa. For decades, Happy Joe’s was a staple across cities like Ames, Cedar […]

CAVA Opens First South Florida Location in Hialeah

CAVA on Tuesday opened its first restaurant in South Florida to bring a taste of the Mediterranean to the community. The restaurant is located in the Shoppes at Highland at 3645 West 84th Street, Unit 5, Hialeah, FL 33018 and will be open from 10:45 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. CAVA Hialeah is a 2,200-square-foot location […]

South Block Opens in Springfield, Virginia

South Block, the fast-casual brand known for açai bowls, smoothies and cold-pressed juices, is opening its 20th store this weekend in Springfield, Virginia. Located at 8402F Old Keene Mill Road in the Old Keene Mill Shopping Center, this milestone is a key step in expanding its presence across the DMV area. “It’s been 14 years […]

Playa Bowls Opens 300th Location

Playa Bowls, the nation’s largest and leading superfruit shop specializing in acai bowls, smoothies, juices, cold brew, and more, is celebrating a major milestone with the opening of its 300th location. What began as a simple idea sparked by founder Abby Taylor’s love for surf culture and the healthy superfruit bowls she discovered on tropical adventures […]

Slim Chickens Announces Two More U.K. Openings

Slim Chickens, a leading fast casual franchise in the better-chicken segment featuring dine-in and drive-thru service, announced today two new locations in Edgware Road and East Midlands. The openings are spearheaded by multi-unit operator Boparan Restaurant Group, who has successfully grown the brand’s footprint in the UK with over 60 locations. The better-chicken brand has […]

RangeGoats Golf Club Partners with Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

RangeGoats Golf Club has announced a team partnership deal with Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers through the remainder of the 2025 season. With the LIV Golf schedule turning toward U.S. markets, this strategic partnership focuses on cross-promotion amongst brands, helping drive both consumer sales and brand awareness through creative content and storytelling. As an official […]

honeygrow Opens 12th Maryland Location

honeygrow, the popular Philadelphia-based fast-casual restaurant known for its fresh, customizable stir-fry, salads, and honeybars, opened its 12th Maryland location at 15475 Annapolis Road in Bowie, MD. The opening is part of the brand’s ongoing expansion, with a 13th location planned in Glen Burnie later this year. Located in Bowie Marketplace, the new honeygrow is perfectly […]

3Natives Acai and Juicery Readies for More Growth in 2025

3Natives Acai and Juicery, where health-conscious consumers go to enjoy freshly prepared and healthy bowls, smoothies, salads and wraps made with sustainably produced ingredients, is celebrating remarkable 2024 success that positions the franchise brand for even more expansion in 2025. The brand achieved 40 percent store growth, adding 13 locations and breaking into three new […]