Top Fast Casual News

Gatti’s Pizza is spreading holiday cheer in the month of December, rolling out chicken wings as a permanent addition to the menu, as well as a variety of daily specials available for a limited time. The chicken wings will be offered as a choice of oven-roasted wings or boneless bites, tossed in a choice of […]

To the good fortune of all sandwich fanatics in “Music City,” Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop officially opened its doors at its first restaurant in Tennessee, located in capital city of Nashville. Capriotti’s brings its 40-year tradition of slow-roasting whole, all-natural turkeys in-house and hand shredding them every morning to feature in a variety of fan-favorite subs. […]

Zoës Kitchen, a fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant group, announced its holiday gift card program benefitting No Kid Hungry, a nonprofit organization that is ending childhood hunger in America. For every $25 gift card sold now through December 31, Zoës Kitchen will donate enough for No Kid Hungry to connect kids in need to 25 nutritious meals. […]

SweetFrog Frozen Yogurt, the nation’s leading frozen yogurt chain, named America’s Best Frozen Yogurt by The Daily Meal, and a Top New Franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine, will welcome in the new year with a new store in Timonium, Maryland. This is sweetFrog’s 28th location in Maryland and the fifth in the Baltimore area.  sweetFrog’s newest […]

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers released highlights of the company’s 2017 performance. Estimates for record-setting systemwide sales and charitable giving boost the company’s momentum headed into the new year. “We measure many things in the restaurant business. Among them at Freddy’s, we like to keep a close eye on how many guests we serve and […]

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit lovers in the state of Texas now have the ease of enjoying five flavors of Dickey’s beans at home by purchasing them at Brookshire’s locations across the state. The partnership between Dickey’s Barbecue Pit and Brookshire’s allows for guests to purchase Dickey’s Original Barbecue Beans, Brown Sugar Hickory Barbecue Beans, Jalapeno Beans, […]

16 Handles is partnering with Mochidoki, the premium mochi ice cream brand, to open a new collaborative frozen dessert shop in Turnstyle Underground Market, Columbus Circle. It’s an entirely new way to #handle your frozen desserts with a unique selection of flavors and products exclusively available at the Turnstyle location. 16 Handles x Mochidoki Turnstyle […]

Mrs. Winner’s Chicken & Biscuits, a southeastern quick-service restaurant brand, is re-establishing its brand footprint in Atlanta with the help of experienced restaurant veteran Gyrone Hilliard. Located at 4350 Fulton Industrial Blvd SW next to the Waffle House, Hilliard’s new location marks the third Mrs. Winner’s restaurant in the greater Atlanta area. Mrs. Winner’s strong […]

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers’ steady expansion in the Southeastern U.S. continues with the opening of three new franchised locations and the announcement of a new franchise development agreement. Located at 8115 Camp Creek Rd in Olive Branch, the new Mississippi restaurant is the company’s first location to open in the state. The same franchise […]

Rachel’s Kitchen—a fresh casual restaurant concept that offers a carefully crafted menu, from the healthy to the indulgent—has set its sights on expanding beyond its Las Vegas Valley hub. Having blossomed to eight unique locations since 2006, including a coveted spot at McCarran International Airport, Rachel’s Kitchen plans to sell five new locations in 2018 […]

Salata, a Houston-based fast-casual salad restaurant, announced the appointment of Iris Campos to the role of Chief Operating Officer. With a long-standing commitment to excellence, Campos plays a vital role in the continued growth and ongoing stabilization of the brand including over 70 corporate-owned and franchise locations in Texas, Oklahoma, Illinois, Southern California and Georgia. […]

Hot off the heels of announcing nationwide expansion plans, California Tortilla, a fast-casual Mexican-inspired restaurant franchise, has signed an agreement to bring its fresh, made-to-order dishes and innovative restaurant concept to Raleigh. This deal marks the brand’s first expansion into North Carolina. Planning to open late 2018, California Tortilla is currently looking for available retail […]

Creamistry—a California-based chain that specializes in made-to-order liquid nitrogen ice cream using all-natural and organic ingredients with more than 60-plus flavors and toppings—has announced the opening of a new location slated for mid-December in Houston’s Town & Country Village. The new store, located at 791 Town & Country Blvd. Suite 140, will be owned and […]