Top Fast Casual News

Tampa-based Little Greek Fresh Grill is forecasting continued growth in 2018 including openings in the Chicago area, according to Nick Vojnovic, Little Greek president. “Little Greek is on target for steady expansion,” says Vojnovic. “We have our eyes set on expanding into the Chicago area market, including Schaumburg and Quincy. Florida and Texas will continue […]

Taco Bueno is kicking off 2018 with new menu items, including a perfected queso, inspired by loyal customers and committed fans, affectionately known as Buenoheads. Taco Bueno’s Innovation Team talked Tex-Mex with thousands of customers, meeting face-to-face with many of them over the last six months, to understand what they want in great-tasting food. “Serving […]

Rachel’s Kitchen—a Las Vegas-based fresh casual restaurant concept that offers a carefully crafted menu, from the healthy to the indulgent—is eyeing Phoenix for its first wave of expansion outside of its Las Vegas hub. While there are no set locations at this point, company founder and CEO Debbie Roxarzade believes the greater Phoenix metro can […]

Zaxby’s is highlighting its Boneless Wings Meal, paired with popular Spicy Honey BBQ Sauce, from January 8 through April 1, in all locations throughout 17 states. In addition to Spicy Honey BBQ Sauce, guests are encouraged to try all nine Tossing Sauces to customize the Boneless Wings Meal according to their individual tastes. The meal […]

Mama Fu’s Asian House, an Austin, Texas-based, privately held fast-casual restaurant, unveiled the featured ingredient for their latest Spice Market Menu offering: Chili Peppers. The limited-time-only menu will be available at all Mama Fu’s locations beginning January 1 through March 31. Inspired both by dishes throughout Asia and classic bites from Texas, Mama Fu’s has […]

Rubio’s Restaurants, the brand known for its coastal cuisine and popularizing the fish taco, is adding Wild Argentinian Red Shrimp to its award-winning seafood menu. The grilled shrimp will be available in a new Two Taco Plate and Bowl beginning January 3. Sourced in South America off the coast of Argentina, the Wild Argentinian Red […]

Snappy Salads, the award-winning, nutrition-focused restaurant, wants your receipts. Both Houston locations are launching a “Salad Swap Challenge.” From January 2–31 guests who dine at other Houston restaurants can submit their salad purchase receipts and Snappy Salads will match the price up to $8 to be used towards any Snappy Salads purchase. “For most of […]

Mamoun’s Falafel, the fast growing Middle Eastern fast-casual restaurant, is bringing their iconic falafel to Chicago. The popular Middle Eastern concept has announced the sale of a multi-unit franchise deal with franchisee Sagar Patel to bring five Mamoun’s Falafel stores to the Chicago area over the next five years. Patel is an experienced franchisee with […]

1000 Degrees Neapolitan Pizza announced a major development deal that will expand the brand into key markets in South Carolina and Georgia. This marks the concept’s entrance into both states, joining the 34 locations based nationwide. Galloway, New Jersey-based 1000 Degrees—the customizable fast-casual brand igniting cravings for Neapolitan pizza across the country—has signed the multi-unit […]

Nestlé Toll House Café by Chip, the popular international bakery café chain, has begun baking its signature treats and serving up hot Nestle Milano coffee, in the Tanger Outlets, located at 4635 Factory Stores Blvd. in Myrtle Beach. The café serves up freshly baked cookies, brownies, and customized cookie cakes. “We are the perfect one-stop-shop […]

Rachel’s Kitchen—a Las Vegas-based fresh casual restaurant concept that offers a carefully crafted menu, from the healthy to the indulgent—has set its sights on Reno for expansion. While there are no set locations at this point, company founder and CEO Debbie Roxarzade plans to open a couple of restaurants in the greater Reno market over […]

Four existing franchisees of fast casual restaurant brand Newk’s Eatery will expand their franchise agreements. Citing confidence in the brand’s continued growth and the strength of its offering, the franchisees will open new locations in Florida, Tennessee, and Georgia, all booming markets for the brand. Known for its culinary-driven menu featuring made-from-scratch soups, fresh tossed […]

Wienerschnitzel is heating things up on the first day of 2018 by offering its popular Chili Cheese Fries for just 99 cents on January 1. Chili fans can add French fries topped with Wienerschnitzel’s world-famous chili recipe and cheddar cheese to their New Year’s Day celebration plans for just 99 cents. The special price is […]